Apologies in advance... I know this is a fairly common thread but just wondering if anyone out there has or knows of an old grey b/c or c/c#. Come on. It's a recession !!!!!!
In recessions, people hang onto things of value and invest in counter-intuitive things that gain in value. I never would have though it but boxes seem to be following that.
Have you seen the price trend on good boxes and the old Sopranis over the past few years?
In fact, look at the prices on the better boxes this year compared to last. It you bought a good box last year you could have made 30%-35% on your investment!
Doesn't mean you can sell them quickly though. Most musicians are usually not independently wealthy unless they are supported by a sweet young thing with a rich daddy.
have you considered the Grey jubilee three voice? great box. They are around €2400 new. Bobby Gardiner has one and its a cracker. A few other great players have bought them also and say they compete favourably with the old Paolos... You could pick one up second hand I'd say if you keep your eyes open. I have a C#/D one for sale if anyones interested.
True, you could get a nice red for that money but for some reason everyone wants the grey even a new one if they cant get the old...John Brosnan told me that the new greys will be as good as the old after they have been played in and I respect his opinion when it comes to these boxes.
There is no doubt that he is the man to talk to whatever you are looking for! He is as honest and down to earth as you will come by and he will always give sound advice on boxes. A true gentleman.
All old boxes needs to be re-worked - no matter what colour. Well worth spending 500 euros getting a good OLD red fixed up.
The jubilee is like any new box - it needs to be fully adjusted and tuned to the way YOU like it. But from what i've heard, the grey 3v jubilee is just GREAT. Not as great as an old one, but still a great box.
I just received a 2nd hand grey Jubilee. Might have been from csparpd? It's a couple of years old and very nicely played in. John Brosnan lightened the action on the keybord and sweetened the reeds a bit and I have to say it's gorgeous. Very easy to play. Great machine all around.
Wanted : grey paolo soprani
Wanted : grey paolo soprani
Apologies in advance... I know this is a fairly common thread but just wondering if anyone out there has or knows of an old grey b/c or c/c#. Come on. It's a recession !!!!!!
# Posted on February 3rd 2009 by colmh
Re: Wanted : grey paolo soprani
Grey Soprani box or Bodhran?? I know the bodhrans come in red.....
# Posted on February 3rd 2009 by seaniemcg
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the recession.org
# Posted on February 3rd 2009 by seaniemcg
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Good man sean. Thanks for your valuable input
# Posted on February 3rd 2009 by colmh
Re: Wanted : grey paolo soprani
In recessions, people hang onto things of value and invest in counter-intuitive things that gain in value. I never would have though it but boxes seem to be following that.
Have you seen the price trend on good boxes and the old Sopranis over the past few years?
In fact, look at the prices on the better boxes this year compared to last. It you bought a good box last year you could have made 30%-35% on your investment!
Doesn't mean you can sell them quickly though. Most musicians are usually not independently wealthy unless they are supported by a sweet young thing with a rich daddy.
# Posted on February 3rd 2009 by zippydw
Re: Wanted : grey paolo soprani
And where can one get one of those?
# Posted on February 4th 2009 by Splendid Isolation
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the rich Daddy in this case being the guy who just sold the grey Paolo...
# Posted on February 4th 2009 by csparpd
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Join the Q c h
# Posted on February 4th 2009 by Button Box
Re: Wanted : grey paolo soprani
have you considered the Grey jubilee three voice? great box. They are around €2400 new. Bobby Gardiner has one and its a cracker. A few other great players have bought them also and say they compete favourably with the old Paolos... You could pick one up second hand I'd say if you keep your eyes open. I have a C#/D one for sale if anyones interested.
# Posted on February 4th 2009 by csparpd
Re: Wanted : grey paolo soprani
2400? You could get a good old red for that money
# Posted on February 4th 2009 by Button Box
Re: Wanted : grey paolo soprani
True, you could get a nice red for that money but for some reason everyone wants the grey even a new one if they cant get the old...John Brosnan told me that the new greys will be as good as the old after they have been played in and I respect his opinion when it comes to these boxes.
# Posted on February 4th 2009 by csparpd
Re: Wanted : grey paolo soprani
Thats funny I got my old red of him!
# Posted on February 4th 2009 by Button Box
Re: Wanted : grey paolo soprani
There is no doubt that he is the man to talk to whatever you are looking for! He is as honest and down to earth as you will come by and he will always give sound advice on boxes. A true gentleman.
# Posted on February 4th 2009 by csparpd
Re: Wanted : grey paolo soprani
Thats for sure, I will mail you about your grey
# Posted on February 4th 2009 by Button Box
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I don't know. The reds I have seen needed their guts reworked. At that point you might as well buy new
# Posted on February 4th 2009 by zippydw
Re: Wanted : grey paolo soprani
All old boxes needs to be re-worked - no matter what colour. Well worth spending 500 euros getting a good OLD red fixed up.
The jubilee is like any new box - it needs to be fully adjusted and tuned to the way YOU like it. But from what i've heard, the grey 3v jubilee is just GREAT. Not as great as an old one, but still a great box.
# Posted on February 4th 2009 by Larshansen
Re: Wanted : grey paolo soprani
What about the new Jubilee wooden ones any thoughts on them are they just "Greys" in wood?
Here's one being played:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkXL02jfvsg&feature=channel_page
# Posted on February 4th 2009 by upmine3
Re: Wanted : grey paolo soprani
I just received a 2nd hand grey Jubilee. Might have been from csparpd? It's a couple of years old and very nicely played in. John Brosnan lightened the action on the keybord and sweetened the reeds a bit and I have to say it's gorgeous. Very easy to play. Great machine all around.
# Posted on April 10th 2009 by Eulic McGee