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Author: Bill
Date: 2000-11-03 17:31
I'd like to get info about the Selmer Paris Omega clarinet, if anyone has any experience to share.
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Author: Francesca
Date: 2000-11-03 18:16
I've never personally played one, but one of my friends bought a Selmer Omega about a year ago. It's definitely a beautiful instrument, but he kept on having repair problems. Screws and springs would come loose pretty frequently. I don't know if it was purely the instrument because he didn't always take the best care of it. But that's also proof that the instrument is pretty sturdy because it took some hard hits and some cold nights in the car and never cracked once.
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Author: William
Date: 2000-11-03 22:29
Selmer introduced the "Omega" clarinet back in the Early 60s as it's premier, top-of-the-line instrument. Basically, it was a Selmer Centered Tone clarinet with interchangable register vents, silver-plated keys, and beautiful carvings on the bell. I don't remember if it had an alternate Eb key, but it sold at the outragious price of about $400.00. It never really caught on, but recently Selmer has re-introduced the "Omega" as an intermidiate grade instrument. Although I never really liked the original Omegas, I played on Selmer's newest version a couple of years ago and liked it. Hope this helps a bit--FYI, my instruments of current choice are the Leblanc Concertos. Good clarineting!!!!!!!!!
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Author: Erin :)
Date: 2000-11-06 03:01
I have a Selmer Omega that is about 6 years old. I got it for Christmas in 8th grade, and played it until the middle of my junior year in high school (then I began playing on an old Centered Tone). It is a very nice clarinet and it suited me well; it took me to all-state 3 times. I only quit playing it because it was time to move up. I still use it for my back-up clarinet, and it still plays great! It has silver keys, and unstained wood body, and they still put the pretty carvings on the bell. It's definitely a nice instrument. And to William- good choice with Leblanc! I play on the Opus model now. 
Erin
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Author: Bill
Date: 2000-11-06 11:28
I am interested in the Omega Paris model. I am not sure if the replies to my post are specific to the Paris model. I don't know how it differs from the US model, but this is secondary. The Paris model was suggested as an alternative to the R13, based on my current playing level, and future playing requirements. Both are the same price, about $1,800/$1,900. Basically, I'm looking for a high quality clarinet, that is not hard to "control" (may be a bad choice of term). I play for my own pleasure, and will never play with anyone else, including my wife who plays flute and piano. I know this sounds unbelievable, but I've played the flute for ten years, played in small groups with my teacher, and even tried an orchestra at my teacher's insistence. I found the experience unpleasant and frustrating. I know I'm, well "different", but I really do enjoy playing clarinet.
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