Klarinet Archive - Posting 001261.txt from 1997/08

From: "Schoendorf, Kenneth C." <kxs2@-----.gov>
Subj: RE: Selmer models
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 1997 11:49:33 -0400

I too play a Selmer Centered Tone, ca. 1956, which I have had since the
early 1970's. Over the years I've had the opportunity to play a number
of instruments (most of them newer, not surprisingly) and, given my
modest abilities and indiscriminate ear, I think my Selmer's playing
characteristics and tone quality are among the best I've played.
Unfortunately, over time there has been an increasing amount of "slop"
in the keywork mechanisms; several attempts to improve the action have
not proven successful for any substantial period. Can anyone address
whether this is an expected problem with aging instruments, or have I
just not found the right person for the job.

Thank you,

Ken Schoendorf

-- [ From: the Grouch * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --

Mr. Hausman, and all -

I only own one clarinet, the Selmer Centered Tone I bought new. Sounds
as
though I hardly belong reading this list. But I see some comment that
there
are really some people who play Selmer out there.

I have not kept up with any of the various makes/models since buying my
own.
But recently saw a Selmer 10P in a store. It has not been mentioned
here,
what can be said about it? And can/will anyone tell me anything about
the
history of the series 10 horns, what is a 10, a 10G, a 10S, etc?

TIA to anyone putting up with my ignorance.

--
Wm Laubengayer TANSTAAFL and TANJ