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Author: norris14
Date: 2005-01-17 22:18
...how I can identify roughly when my clarinet was made. It's a Selmer Signet Soloist....serial #176xx. I've searched the various serial number lists, and can't seem to find this model.
Thanks!
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Author: Michelle
Date: 2005-01-18 06:52
I can't answer your question but I can add to it... I have one with a serial #313xx. I bought it barely used and I love it.
I don't know anything about when it was made and can't find anything about it on the web, though not for lack of trying!
Must be a mystery model
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2005-01-18 13:52
It seems re: most of the intermediate [and beginner] cl's, that the best dating comes from other owners who purchased new horns, via ser # estimation/interpolation. Also, for estimating re-sale value, playability, condition and "going" EBAY price exceed age in importance, at least to me. Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: John O'Janpa
Date: 2005-01-18 15:00
I don't know whether the Signet Specials and Signet Soloists used the same set of Serial numbers or not.
I have made a rough list for the Specials, and if the Soloists were in the same series, 17000-18000 would have been in the early 50s.
If anyone out there knows for sure when a Signet Special or Signet Soloist was manufactured or purchased new, please e-mail me the details so I can use it to calibrate my list.
Post Edited (2005-01-18 15:01)
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Author: susieray
Date: 2005-01-18 22:39
I have a Signet Soloist which the previous owner said he bought new in 1994...serial number is 37795.
Sue
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Author: Dori
Date: 2005-01-19 00:02
I have a Signet Special serial # 803xx purchased new in 1970.
Dori
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Author: John O'Janpa
Date: 2005-01-19 14:29
The 803XX - 1970 Special fits pretty well into my table of Specials, but obviously the 37795- 1994 Soloist doesn't.
It's looking more like Soloists may have had their own serial numbers, but I still am lacking enough info to be sure.
John
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