Klarinet Archive - Posting 000785.txt from 2002/03

From: tianshiwushendu@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Selmer's
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 22:39:30 -0500

Nope, I sadly do not own one. The only Bb clarinet I have ever owned is
the dreaded Heimer. I never had the money really:( Renting is an easier
and more affordable option.

The store (in grand junction) rents (rent to own program) on Selmers, so
Selmer shall be the clarinet, which will leave me with a crash audition
in August since I missed the last one (damn Heimer). I do not know what
particular series the instruments are ( Signet etc) as the man I spoke
with was a trumpet player(-insert chuckle here-).

I guess I'll just have to fly by the seat of my pants on this one:)

Thanks,
D

On Tue, 26 Mar 2002 17:50:11 -0500 Bill Hausmann
<bhausmann1@-----.net> writes:
> 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
>
> If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!
>
>
>
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