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Re: Old Selmer Paris Brevete

Author: Molloy
Date: 2009-09-27 01:48

Brevete translates roughly as 'certified' and it did indicate something or another about a patent. I believe what you say about SGDG is correct.

"... it would be wrong to state that a "Brevete" was an inferior model, as it tells you nothing about the model"

It is definitely not the name of a model, but common usage has made "Brevete" the standard way to refer to the old Selmers. Also, except the later ones with K serials and the modern wreath logo, the Brevetes seem to have consistent structural and acoustic characteristics. So when somebody says Selmer Brevete you really do know something about the clarinet.

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