Klarinet Archive - Posting 000186.txt from 2001/08

From: Ed Wojtowicz <ewoj@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Selmer's new bass clarinet to low C
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 18:10:07 -0400

I have the model 37. Great instrument! They really did a wonderful job on
it.

Ed

> From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.com>
> Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
> Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 08:23:26 -0600
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] Selmer's new bass clarinet to low C
>
> Just had a chance to sample Selmer's new 37 bass clarinet to low C. I
> was interested because I have owned a 33 for many years and really love
> it.
>
> The low note extensions are quite different on their latest horn. Low Eb
> is back in the lower right hand corner, just like on a bass that goes to
> only low Eb. They still have the left hand Eb (G#/D#) lever. The right
> hand D is now on the top row, below the right hand C.
>
> If memory serves me, there is a left hand low C. The only low Db is
> below the thumb rest. There is a ramp for the thumb that goes to the low
> Db and the Db has a roller on it. The Db key is flat and the thumb can
> sweep downward onto a thumb low C. These changes and this configuration
> are much more logical than on my horn.
>
> The new clarinet plays better than my 33. The new Selmer is totally
> stunning in sound, evenness, tuning and in every other possible way. The
> extended low note machinery is simpler and easier to adjust and keep in
> adjustment. The stock mouthpiece aint' too bad either.
>
> Yes, they're a ton of money, but when compared to the price of a fine
> bassoon, they're still a bargain!

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