Klarinet Archive - Posting 000792.txt from 1999/03

From: Chris R Stein <bud1237@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] OFS: Vintage (1930's) Selmer Bb/A Pair Extended Boehm
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 21:01:21 -0500

On Thu, 11 Mar 1999 20:34:53 -0500 dhughes@-----.com (David Hughes)
writes:
>I have recently come into possession of an A-Bb pair of Selmers (only
>identifier is "Depose SELMER LOGO France) from the 1930's. In my
>opinion,
>these horns are in extraordinarily good condition: a real "find."
>
>The instruments come from the estate of Jim Russell (an East Bay,
>California, teacher and player who passed away last Fall). I am
>helping to
>"find good homes" for these (and other horns: a Buffet Bb/A "pair"
>from the
>late 1950's) and to get good prices for Jim's widow.
>
>The serial numbers of these horns are "L3976" (Bb) (1933) and "L5585"
>(A)
>(1935) (thanks Sneezy!). The A is in great condition (it looks like
>it has
>hardly been played), the Bb has a loose post in the lower joint. I
>have
>played both horns (after tapping in the post on the Bb) and they are
>wonderful. All pads cover, but a new padding, cleaning, oiling, and
>regulation should make them superb. The key work has a goldish,
>clean
>patina: there is some dirt between keys and a spot or two, but no
>corrosion. There are quite a few minor scratches on the wood, but no
>cracks, checks, bands, or pins.
>
>To my surprise, they play (dare I say it) like Buffets. I have no
>trouble
>playing them in tune. The throat tones are not stuffy when using
>modern
>barrels.
>
>The set appears to have the original barrels for both horns. However
>the
>Bb barrel (65 mm) has probably been bored out (the bore gauge falls
>right
>through!). Both rings on both bells are loose, but I expect they
>would
>tighten up if played.
>
>The A is interesting, in that it uses a 68 mm barrel (as opposed to 64
>mm),
>meaning that the upper joint is much shorter (about 1/4") than modern
>A
>clarinets. (It took me a while to notice: I was really playing
>sharp!!)
>The original A clarinet barrel is adequate to play in tune, but you
>would
>want to get a new one for serious playing (I got a great sound with a
>Buffet 68 mm barrel). There are tuning rings.
>
>Both horns have both low Eb keys and alternate "spatula" keys for
>Ab/Eb.
>They do not have articulated C#/G# keys.
>
>The French oboe-style (looks like a Loree case) double case appears to
>be
>original and is in very good condition. Included is a new Cavallaro
>"fleece" cover (which I have removed because I like the old case
>better).
>The original leather handles are slightly frayed, and there are some
>scuffs. The blue velvet inside is a little faded, but not torn. The
>Selmer logo on the case looks brand new.
>
>If interested, please e-mail or telephone. I would expect to sell
>them to
>a clarinet player only after a satisfactory trial period, presuming
>shipping can be arranged. I can e-mail a picture.
>
>David Hughes (703-560-7835)
>
>Hi David, my name is Chris. I am interested in both sets of clarinets
that you re selling. I was wondering how much you would sell each set, or
if you would sell them seperately. Thanks for your time, I would really
appreciate you emailing me back. Thanks again
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Chris Stein

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