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Author: selmerplayer
Date: 2009-05-22 00:28
I sent a Selmer Recital back to WWBW because of a problem so I ordered a Selmer Signature. This baby is expensive and I have to ask, what did I get for the money as compared to their other pro horns? I have been comparing it with my Selmer 10S II and I hate to say this but the 10S II sounds better. Maybe I need to find the right mouth piece. I had to do that with the 10S II. A Selmer C85 115 seems to be the best match for it. But I thought this Signature would just blow me away. It really hasn't yet but I would like to think it has potential.
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Author: Clarinetcola
Date: 2009-05-22 00:41
It usually takes a while to get used to any clarinet. Because you have been playing the 10S for quite a while (i assume) you are more accustomed to the tonal features and quirks. For any instrument I'll give at least two weeks for myself to get used to it. Take it to rehearsal, try it out in different acoustics and see what other people think of it.
Nathan
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Author: C2thew
Date: 2009-05-22 05:22
the selmer signature is inherently more resistant (at least the one i tried) and is aimed to compete against leblanc clarinets which have similar playing characteristics (both are usually as a rule of thumb resistant, though leblancs tend to run slightly sharp after warmed up)
only you can make the necessary call to keep or send back. the balance on the selmer signature is very good, perfect for studio/gig setups where you are mic'd.
Our inventions are wont to be pretty toys, which distract our attention from serious things. they are but improved means to an unimproved end, an end which was already but too easy to arrive as railroads lead to Boston to New York
-Walden; Henry Thoreau
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Author: Jeroen
Date: 2009-05-22 08:16
Ah, you play the 10S II.
Well, I don't think any of the current Selmer horns will blow the 10S away, except may be for the Recital (if you like it).
The Signature has a very distinghuished, rather dark, somewhat covered sound.
It is a very good instrument but for me the tonal concept is too 'boring'.
Indeed, perfect for recordings or chamber music.
The Odyssee and Artea have a more brighter and lighter character but certainly not 'better' than the 10S II. With the Saint Louis or Privelege I have no experience.
BTW, did you play the Recital before you sent it back?
Jeroen
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Author: Ed
Date: 2009-05-22 11:55
The Selmer Signature is an excellent instrument. You may have to choose a slightly different reed than you might on your other instrument. They are great for all settings. You can check out Todd Levy or Sean Osborn to hear players who use them very successfully.
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Author: clarinetcounsel
Date: 2009-05-22 13:04
As compared with my Buffet Festival and RC, my Signature is less flexible but has a more consistent warm tone. Set up for Festival or RC may no be suitable as Signature needs to have a softer reed and MPs like M15, 5RV Lyric or C85 (I use 105 more often).
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Author: selmerplayer
Date: 2009-05-22 17:44
BTW, did you play the Recital before you sent it back?
Yes I did and the upper range was great as compared to my 10S II. A lot easier to control. But it was a little dull on the mid and lower range and it had a serious flaw in the bore of the upper joint that I have no doudt will develop into a crack.
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