Klarinet Archive - Posting 000605.txt from 2000/02

From: chi chan <lokshing@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Re: Signature and series 10
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 02:04:03 -0500

Dear Fernando,

I have been played series 10 both B flat and A for so many years. I never got a chance to try the Signature. In the local store here they won't let you try it unless you buy it. So I just can't compare the difference. Anyway, we
all know that The middle B flat note of series 10 are sounds thinner, so as to many other kinds of clarinet, is the B flat note sounds better in the new Signature? When I was in college (48 years ago) I know a guy who had a
clarinet which I forgot the brand of it, its B flat note sounds much better. He told me the clarinet was especially built for that note, there is a particular name of that system, unfortunately I do not recall the name. Do you
know anything about it? Let me go back to the subject, I also want to know how much would it cost for the Signature. Thank you.

Best Regards.

Sincrely,

Wayne

Fernando Silveira wrote:

> Dear Wayne, I am sorry to try to answer it but, I have a litle expirience in that.
> The Selmer's serie 10 and Signature are diferent in concept.
> The Serie 10 have the "american" bore similar to the Buffet's R 13. It was desigened by Mr, Giglioti to Selmer several years ago.
> The Selmer Signature is a diferent clarinet. Its bore is similar to the Buffet "RC": "french" bore. The tone holes are up for better intonation and it is a product of a entire new research made by Selmer in the last few years.
> Both clarinets, serie 10 and Signature, are very good; the choose will depend of your personal felling about them.
> Nowadays I am playing with Selmer Signature. They are excelents for me. But, as I told you, the choose is a simple diference of felling.
> Before buy one or another, try both; just after that make your choose.
>
> All the best
>
> Fernando
> <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
> Fernando Silveira
> Clarinet Professor - Rio de Janeiro University - Brazil
> Rio de Janeiro Municipal Theater Symphony Orchestra
> Selmer/Vandoren Artist
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> De: chi chan <lokshing@-----.com>
> Para: klarinet@-----.org>
> Data: Segunda-feira, 14 de Fevereiro de 2000 01:41
> Assunto: Re: [kl] Buffet-Crampon
>
>
> Hi,
> It seems you are very experienced in clarinet. Would you please tell me is it
> worth to buy a new selmer signature for replacing the series 10 that I am
> playing.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Wayne
> Christopher Hill wrote:
>
> > I would not buy a clarinet like that without trying it. When my local
> > music store doesn't have any professional clarinets in stock for my
> > students to try, I order from International Musical Suppliers in the
> > Chicago area. Lisa, the owner, will try them out for you, and she does
> > know how to pick them well! Their # is 800-762-1116.
> > In answer to your question about how people feel about the R13, I'm
> > happy with my set of Buffet R13's, (my spares are Leblanc Concerto's.)
> > As far as I know, the R13 is still the most popular professional
> > clarinet in the US. (No, I don't have any polling data to back this up.
> > This has simply been what I've observed.) This doesn't necessarily mean
> > that they are the best for everyone in every situation. For example,
> > next month, I will be using my Leblancs for Brahms' Fourth Symphony.
> > BTW, I don't have any affiliation with IMS; I've just had good
> > experiences dealing with them.
> > Chris
> >
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