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Author: Aures22
Date: 2006-03-03 19:58
Hello, I am looking for information regarding the playing sound qualities, the accuracy of tuning, various improvements, or changes regarding these three models of Selmer clarinets.
If you can state what is objectively or subjectively better in your view among them that would be nice. Are they progressively an improvement or NOT and are the changes, subtle or significant in your view. I am looking for that hard to find instrument that is: very accurate in tuning and has a very homogenous in sound; easy and even response through the different registers; keys that are silver-plated, look crafty and elegant and mechanisms that are comfortable, dependable, and facilitate quick action.
I am tired of clarinets that play sharp in the throat, although that can be adjusted , flat in the bottom E, F, and F# and the left-hand E and F, and have wide 12th throughout. I have played several series 10 Bb that are near perfect in my view, and would love to buy one of them.
IMO the newer models such as the Signature and Recital have features and playing characteristics that I do not like, so I am not considering them for future purchase.
Thank you for any replies.
Post Edited (2006-03-05 00:06)
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Author: buedsma
Date: 2006-03-04 12:49
selmer 10SII : very correct tuning , maybe a bit clear in the altissimo ( watch out wit certai mouthpieces and ligatures ) . Very resistant at the beginning of the tube ( near mouthpiece and barrel ==> small bore clarinet ! ) F altissimo is a bit resistent on my instrument
Very nice chalumeau - heavy instrument - wide fingerplacing
Also liked the 10 s : this one plays a bit easier for those short on breath . Also very nice even sound : watch out for the pinched Bflat in the throat : you can have the impression that it sounds somewhat to low when not blowing the right way ( angle / air speed seem to be important )
Can be m e: i'm 10Sii player most of the time.
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2006-03-04 15:18
Why not expand your search a bit?
The Series 9 (not 9*) can be amazing horns.
Most of the first 10 and 10S horns I've played were uninviting.
The 10SII is a VERY close cousin of the current designs...
I would still play my Ridenour TR147 over any of those choices, however.
(And think of all the money you'll have left for reeds!)
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Author: nickma
Date: 2006-03-04 20:42
Best intonation I've come across is Peter Eaton clarinets, followed by the new Buffet Vintage model, which is excellent for less money.
Selmer 10 models are in my experience no better than Buffets, just different. However the throat notes on 10Gs are usually pretty good. You need to adapt your playing to bring down the altissimo a bit, which is easy. I found 10G models to be much better than straight 10s. The best 10 models for my money were the early ones, with no S. I've heard the 10R is pretty good though I've never played it, also known as the Recital model: same family with smallest bore.
Nick
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