Visually, they look like a Corton "Lafleur" from the mid-1970s, particularly the keyguards. in the right condition and at the right price these studenty horns can still be worth a pop. If you were to play a Selmer Mk VI and then a student-grade horn, you'd quickly notice the difference. That's no crime - but clearly it's not going to be outstanding or pro-grade. Maybe your pal just wants rid of it and to declutter? He might even give it away in return for a bottle of decent vino. Additionally, any lubricating oil/grease will have completely dried out and needs to be replaced. Shellac (used to glue the pads in) is a hot-melt adhesive, so the pads may have shifted, leading to air-leaks. That being so it's probably been "cooked" during the summer because lofts get very hot in June/July. You said the one you've borrowed has spent years up in a loft. Therefore, examine the horn very carefully and play-test it etc. Bear in mind that if it turns out that the horn needs an extra £150 spending on it to get it playing right then that's not good news at all. The more you paid above that price then the less attractive the deal would start to look. if it doesn't need a major repad and doesn't have any major dents/damage or wear to the action.Īssuming that it's in good nick, doesn't need much work and your pal is prepared to let it go for £60 - £70 max then it would be an OK buy. They generally sell for a max of about £120-ish in good condition i.e.
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