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Author: JayC
Date: 2007-05-05 23:55
I just accquired a Selmer 10G that plays moderately well but has some insane intonation quirks. I did a quick search through this site's archives and found out this wasn't all that uncommon for the earlier models. On my particular horn, low E through G are all stuffy and VERY flat. Then it gets progressively sharper the higher you go until you cross the break. Middle B through D are, once again, stuffy and flat but by the time you reach the clarion range pitch soars through the roof (20 to 30 cents sharp). I pulled out my screw driver and did some adjustments that opened up the stuffy notes and raised the pitch a little but the rest of the range is still very sharp. Can an experienced tech do something about all of this or is this just how the instrument plays?
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Author: sherman
Date: 2007-05-06 00:18
One I know can do something about the tuning. Tom Ridenour. His site is on the web.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2007-05-06 01:13
sherman wrote:
> One I know can do something about the tuning. Tom Ridenour.
There are quite a few other people who can also fix intonation problems. The biggest problem is the amount of money you're going to part with.
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Author: sherman
Date: 2007-05-06 03:56
Mark, there may be those who are capable, but the amount of money with which you are willing to part was both your point , and mine.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2007-05-06 13:15
sherman wrote:
> Mark, there may be those who are capable, but the amount of
> money with which you are willing to part was both your point ,
I'm sorry, I don't see that in your point at all, just one name.
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Author: sherman
Date: 2007-05-06 17:35
Call it a typo Mark. Enough of this board is enough for one day.
bye
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Author: nickma
Date: 2007-05-06 20:08
Back to the question...
I have played, bought and sold many 10Gs. If your tuning is as bad as you say it is, perhaps you should sell it on and start again. Whilst 10G s can be a bit hit and miss, the best are absolutely fantastic.
Is your instrument in good playing shape, or leaking? This could contribute to the problems.
Nick
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2007-05-07 16:38
I absolutely recommend taking it to a technician and making sure the pads are all good and seated correctly. I also recommend your going beyond that to a reputable checkup with someone like Tom Ridenour. I vouch for his expertise. I've also used others on this board, as Mark mentions, there are many wonderful technicians out there who can do a good job for you in checking out the situation. I've also used the Brannens and John Butler and highly recommend all three.
If there is a problem that is unsolvable any of these three experts will know how to advise you.
I've owned a Selmer 10G in the past and found the same problem. I decided to go back to the Buffet R-13, which is what Selmer was trying to imitate anyway. (disclaimer) I now play a Leblanc.
Use the link on the side of this page marked "Service" and find the information you need.
Post Edited (2007-05-07 16:40)
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