Klarinet Archive - Posting 000780.txt from 2002/03

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Selmer's
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 17:50:11 -0500

At 08:12 AM 3/26/2002 -0700, tianshiwushendu wrote:
>I have no experience with Selmer Bb clarinets, however when I move away
>to college, that is the only brand of instrument I will be able to rent.
>Any suggestions on this horn?

Rent? You don't already own one? OK. Remember, there are Selmer USA
instruments and Selmer Paris instruments. Except that they are sold
through the same dealer network, there is really NO commonality between
them (mouthpieces, sometimes, depending upon whether the store blows the
buck to order the Selmer Paris mouthpieces with their US-made
horns). Selmer Paris clarinets are professional-grade instruments. I play
a Series 10 myself, and have no complaints, and get compliments on my
tone. Selmer USA (and older Bundy) clarinets are all based on the same
student-intermediate design. There are several different bore sizes
available, but the keywork is a constant. The more deluxe models, like the
CL210, have silver plated keys. Basic Selmer USA clarinets, like the CL330
(plastic) and Signet/100/103 are adequate student horns, with slightly odd
key feel, but they are generally sturdy and capable. I use a large-bore
(.590) Bundy/Selmer 1400 for jazz playing.

I don't know what your local dealer will do, although the store where I
work DOES rent (rent-to-own) pro-grade instruments.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.net
451 Old Orchard Drive
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

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