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Author: Monia
Date: 2009-09-17 21:36
Hello everyone. All I wanted was a decent (wood) Selmer for my daughter who has been playing for nine years. Truly thought I had thoroughly researched the subject. My problem? My stupidity and e-bay. Received the clarinet...no identifying emblems but, there is a serial number on the upper joint P0022134. I can't find any info. Questions to the seller went unanswered. Yes, I did bid on the horn, but I thought I was low balling the auction. Now I'm the owner of (possibly) a no name Bb (I think) clarinet. I know, I know...buyer beware! I'm hoping, that with all the knowledge on this BB, someone can turn this disgruntled Mother into a happy clam! Thank you for your time.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2009-09-18 11:50
Does look fine to me - the key cups look Selmerish, and the three tenon caps are a sign of a quality instrument.
Dunno if the logos are usually engraved or just stamped-on and got washed away, somehow.
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Ben
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Author: DaveKessler
Date: 2009-09-18 23:11
Monia,
I sent an email to Selmer (Conn-Selmer) to find out for you for sure what model it is and when it was made per the serial number. I will let you know what their records show.
Dave Kessler
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2009-09-19 12:37
When did they change their keywork/touchpiece shapes so they don't look so utilitarian?
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: DaveKessler
Date: 2009-09-21 16:13
Monia,
Based on your serial number, your clarinet is officially a Selmer CL201EX made in March 2004. The "EX" simply means that it was a model made for Export outside of the USA.
Dave Kessler
Kessler & Sons Music
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Author: Monia
Date: 2009-09-22 14:23
Thank you so much Dave! Mystery solved, anxiety down, and I can't wait to hear my daughter express herself through her Selmer CL201! Many thanks to all of you that responded. Each of you made my days a bit calmer, to say the least. Perhaps, finally, I have beaten "Murphy's Law".
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