Klarinet Archive - Posting 001265.txt from 2000/05

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Omega Clarinets
Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 06:17:51 -0400

At 08:11 PM 5/29/2000 -0400, Jay Webler wrote:
>Is anybody familiar with the new Selmer Omega line of Clarinets.
>They are priced about the same as a YCL 34. I'm looking at some
>intemediate clarinets for a students. Frankly the Omega was
>the best at play softer volumes. The YCL 34 and a Leblanc Esprit
>was just not that responsive. The intonation seemed to be
>fairly decent. It was better in the throat tones that the 34. Eventually
>I will have my strudent try a Buffet E-12 but the store I teach at doesn't
carry
>Buffet. Any info would be appreciated.
>
The Selmer USA Omega clarinet (not to be confused with the Selmer PARIS
Omega, which is basically a Prologue with a different case) is based upon
the Selmer USA Signet/100/103 line. The model 295 has the same bore, .577.
There is another new, smaller-bore (.573) version as well (model 293 or
296 or something). The Omega does have a more natural finish to the wood
(better wood?), silver-plated keys, an adjustable thumbrest, laser
engraving on the bell, and a nice case.

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

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