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Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2009-04-07 21:56
Any ideas on the market value for a used Selmer Bass Clar to low C? Year of manufacture is approximately 1978. Playing condition is good. Thanks
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-04-08 03:54
If it plays pretty well in tune and will not need a lot of work, pad replacements etc. I would pay 5K for it. But it really does depend on the condition. ESP
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Author: tonyl
Date: 2009-04-09 02:18
I wish I knew. But, does anyone know where I can get a replacement case for one?
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Author: Terry Stibal
Date: 2009-04-09 02:31
I don't post here any more, but I will step in on this one to say that any attempt to get a replacement case from Selmer is futile. They will send you a case that looks like the one that the horn came in, but the horn pockets are not correct for the 1970's version of a low C bass clarinet.
I attempted this twice, first through a mail order house (Fred Weiner) and then through Selmer and one of its dealer. Fred's firm sent out what they had, which did not fit. He took it back gracefully, by the way.
The second time a retail order was placed with a Selmer dealer, this after assurances that the case that would be sent would fit a horn with my serial number. This effort returned an identical case, one which I had much more trouble returning once it was clear that it did not fit.
(In the end, I had my old case rebuilt - new handle, new nails and screws, and contact cement to secure the badly frayed leather trim. Not the same as new, but it has worked thus far.)
My previous custom case buying experience with Selmer was completely different. I bought an A clarinet, and they not only threw in a double case, it was a double case with the Bb pockets rebuilt to fit my full Boehm horn. And, they did it for free - hard to argue with that.
leader of Houston's Sounds Of The South Dance Orchestra
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Author: tonyl
Date: 2009-04-09 03:53
Thanks Terry. These are fine horns but the old case just does not hold up any more. It keeps throwing the keys out of alignment.
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Author: Geirskogul
Date: 2009-04-09 04:57
I'd get something like a Pro-Pac case. It isn't anything like the stock one, but a nice alternative.
Also, 5K? Really? I've got a 70's Selmer and I paid 450 for it. I've been thinking of selling it and I don't think I could get any more than 1k at most (it's been repadded/polished/corked, but may need some tuning done, there are no local woodwind techs).
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Author: Terry Stibal
Date: 2009-04-11 01:28
Tony, in addition to any problems with a deteriorating case, the stock Selmer case as it came from the factory was defective. The template for the Plywood profile that outlined the lower joint section was improperly cut, and the lowest of the side key cups on the lower joint would hang up on the wood and then be knocked out of alignment as the cased horn was carried.
Despite taking extreme care with my new horn at all times, I found that the same key was being knocked out of line consistently. After the third trip to the technician, I took a close look at the case and found this little problem. We (my father and I) "degutted" the case, trimmed back the offending section of the wood so that there was a clear space surrounding the key cup in question, and then put it all together again. Problem solved.
If the horn you are considering is of a similar vintage, I'd recommend taking a very close look at the case. On the only other one of similar vintage that I've seen over the years, the same problem was found.
I'll bow out now.
leader of Houston's Sounds Of The South Dance Orchestra
info@sotsdo.com
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