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Information on Selmer 10, 10S, 10S II

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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