Klarinet Archive - Posting 000739.txt from 1998/02

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: hello!
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 1998 19:47:12 -0500

At 12:29 PM 2/19/98 -0600, Syndie Jones wrote:
>I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Syndie and I haven't
>played the clarinet in about 15 years. I have an old Selmer Signet B
>flat (model 100) that I used when I was in band (way back when). I
>decided that I wanted to learn how to play again so I subbed to this list
>to learn as much as possible about clarinets. :>
>
>I do have a few questions....
>
>Does anyone know where I can find the value of my clarinet and is it a
>good choice for a beginner? I believe Selmer discontinued this model. I
>would really appreciate any info on mouthpieces as well since mine needs
>to be replaced ASAP. Any recommendations?
>
Welcome to the list, and welcome BACK to playing clarinet!

The Signet (now known as the Selmer USA 100) is still around. It is one of
the standard choices as a student wood instrument. Current list price new
is $960. You can often find them quite inexpensively at garage sales,
etc., but used retail they go up to around $600 depending on age and
condition. Make sure yours is functioning OK before you start. It will
save a lot of grief. The pads will probably be shot after 15 years in a
closet! Take it to a pro for repair.

Vandoren B45 seems to be highly preferred around here, with good reason.
You will also hear a lot of people suggest J & D Hite and some others. I
also like the Selmer C85 series mouthpieces (I have the 115 facing). Find
a place to try them if you can (after the instrument is fixed).

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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