Are old clarinets worth any money?

Are old clarinets worth any money?

Older clarinets can sometimes even be worth more than newer ones because they might have some history behind them. As well, a newer used clarinet will be of less value than the same clarinet brand new.

What is the price of a clarinet?

Beginner clarinets usually range in cost from $500 to $1100. Intermediate, or step-up clarinets usually range in cost $1,300 to $2,800 and entry level pro clarinets (still largely played by advanced students) around $2000 and up.

How much does it cost to have a clarinet Recorked?

While this job can vary in final cost based on the condition of the tone holes and the pads in the lower joint, most clarinets in decent condition can have this service done for around $150.

How much should I pay for a used clarinet?

Used student clarinet prices can range greatly from around $25 to $700, depending mostly on its condition, material, and brand. For comparison, the price of a new student clarinet can vary from $250-$1000 but also depending on the brand, material, and what type of clarinet it is.

Are older clarinets better?

I personally find older clarinets to be much much better than the newer ones.. Older clarinets were made with much more care and the wood was better..now they are just mass produced and that care for the clarinet craft is just not there. The better wood aids in that rich sound.

What is the best clarinet brand?

This is a fine instrument for any student and is going to last them through the early years as they improve. It comes with a great fitted case. A good student clarinet is more expensive than some of its competitors, but Jupiter is one of the best clarinet brands. High-quality build and good materials for a student.

How much is a brand new clarinet on eBay?

A brand new $1200 clarinet you would be lucky to get around $650 for it on eBay. So in our pricing guide, which you should take as a Guide and not as a defacto standard is based on observations of clarinet price sales from a variety of locations.

How much is a Noblet 40 clarinet worth?

That should give you a good indication of how accurate their appraisal is. As an example, a customer asked me the value of her Noblet 40 clarinet. eBay-wise it is worth about $60 – 120 depending upon condition and the market but someone told her it was worth $1,200 and she was shocked.

How much is a 1960 Buffet clarinet worth?

Clarinets are a dime a dozen, and like cars they lose half their value once purchased, no matter if you drove it or not. After that it’s mainly downhill. Of course over time you may recover value such as a Buffet R13 from say 1960 was bought for $180 is now worth $800 in undamaged and playable condition.

When did clarinet values start to go down?

The Chart Below this one was based on 2008 through 2009 values. Since then, actually since 2008 clarinet values for the most part have been going down. The second chart below this one was the original one compiled from 2008-2009.