i need some help

**Christopher** · 09-23-2011, 02:30 AM

I have a Buffet Crampon BC 1102.NI (1994) and it is an understate to say it needs pretty close to a complete overhaul.The reason for this is because a neo tech strap failed on me. So, what would you value this instrument at knowing these factors.

**bandmommy** · 09-23-2011, 02:32 AM

Put up some photos. The guys can't give you a 'value' if they can't see 'condition'.

**Christopher** · 09-23-2011, 02:56 AM

If I had a digital camera I would, but it was a rather good player. Bright tone, with my current pieces. Has a few very small dings, no dents. E flat key gaurd is slightly bent. Low end definitely needs some work,can't identify the reason, but sounds like a leak. Octave key mechanism also needs to be replaced. It needs to to be cleaned up a bit as well since it has been in the closet since it was dropped. I t has if I had to guess about 95% of it's lacquer and a bit of corrosion.

**Christopher** · 09-23-2011, 03:00 AM

I will get some pictures up when I can talk to my dad.

**bandmommy** · 09-23-2011, 03:00 AM

Do you have a cell with a decent camera? Those would even be better than nothing.
Are you looking for a price to sell it, or to have it repaired?

**Christopher** · 09-23-2011, 03:08 AM

A price to sell minus the repair costs.

**bandmommy** · 09-23-2011, 03:11 AM

Ok. Until you can get some pics up you might be able to find something 'similar' that sold on ebay and see what they got for it.
I know it's not much help right now, but it's something to do while you're waiting...