Klarinet Archive - Posting 001581.txt from 1999/01

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] selmer omega?
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 1999 07:25:35 -0500

At 06:38 AM 1/31/99 -0800, Karena wrote:
>I saw one of these in a store, but havent found a shred of info on it
>from searching the web. I think the store was marketing it as new, so
>shouldn't it be on their website if it's new? It's a very pretty
>instrument. to me, it had good sound, and it's unstained grenadilla,
>which I think looks really nice. I just don't know anything about it
>besides what I've gotten from playing it. I really couldn't find it
>anywhere. Any info about it would be appreciated. =) Karena
>
Oddly enough, there are actually TWO different Selmer Omega models. One is
made in USA, and is based on the Selmer 100/200/300 design. It is made of
unstained Grenadilla and has silver plated keys. It also has unique and
attractive engraving on the bell. It is the top of the Selmer USA line,
and distribution is limited to particular dealers. There is also a Paris
Omega, which I believe is similar, if not identical, to the Prologue. It
is priced as a step down from the other Selmer Paris clarinets. It has
silver plated keys and a fixed thumbrest. The one I tried played very
well. I wonder what the differences between it and the other Selmers
really are.

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