Klarinet Archive - Posting 000193.txt from 1997/01

From: Claudia Zornow <claudia@-----.COM>
Subj: Selmer bass clarinets
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 11:53:18 -0500

Hello again everyone,

I'm back after a month off the list due to assorted travel;
were there any fun discussions while I was gone?

I have a question about bass clarinets. I was reading the
following message from Clark Fobes on Mark Charette's
clarinet info page:

Spring 1995 was the announcement and release of the
new Selmer model 37. "OH NO!!" I thought. Typical of
(SEE: Mark VI/ Mark VII, Series 9* clar/Series 10, and
mentioned bass clarinet fiasco.)

Well, I have been proven wrong. The Model 37 has the
improved intonation of the last "33"'s and some
excellent redesign in the mechanism. The extension
mechanism has been simplified and the formerly weak
right hand linkages have been reinforced and feel very
positive. The only flaw that I have noticed so far is that
the lowest E is very flat. The tone is robust and has an
excellent core. In fact, I prefer the sound in the upper
clarion to my beautiful 1976 Selmer 33. I have not had a
chance to play one extensively, but overall my
impressions are excellent!

Just as a bit of wild fantasy, I called The Woodwind and
asked about Selmers. They said they carry the model 37
for $4995 (low C) and the model 35 for $4495 (low Eb).
Does anyone (Clark?) know if there are any other differences
between model 35 and model 37? And is it true that low C
instruments sacrifice some resonance or other qualities
in order to get the extra notes?

Claudia

   
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