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 Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: dlbarber 
Date:   2013-12-07 17:26

I just picked up a used Selmer clarinet. I am trying to find out the model and age. I have searched lists and unable to find it. Serial number P0038704. Thank you.



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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: MichaelW 
Date:   2013-12-07 17:31

http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/Equipment/HowOld/Selmer.html

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: dlbarber 
Date:   2013-12-07 17:55

It does not seem to fit with the numbers beginning with P unless I am looking at the list wrong.

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2013-12-07 21:00

Selmer Paris clarinet serial numbers are either a plain number up to four figures long and then a letter prefix followed by a number, usually up to four figures long (eg. A1234) - the serial number is stamped by the C#/G# tonehole on the top joint and on the lower joint above the tenon.

Selmer London clarinet serial numbers depend on whether it's a French, Italian, Czechoslovakian or Chinese clarinet.

Selmer USA clarinet serial numbers go into the millions (eg. 1002345) and the serial number is usually stamped on the top joint by the C#/G# tonehole.

If you could post a photo of the clarinet in question, then we will be able to determine which Selmer it is.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: dlbarber 
Date:   2013-12-08 13:01

Having trouble posting a picture. I will keep trying.



Post Edited (2013-12-08 13:05)

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: dlbarber 
Date:   2013-12-08 13:06

One more try here. The clarinet has no markings other than the serial number.
OK, it is saying the file is too big to add as an attachment, I have the picture in "My Pictures" on the computer, how can I get it on here?



Post Edited (2013-12-08 13:11)

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: chris moffatt 
Date:   2013-12-08 13:24

No markings other than serial number. What makes you think it's a Selmer? If it's a Paris Selmer it'll have markings indicating that. Is it wood?

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2013-12-08 13:39

See if you can reduce the photo by 50% and try again.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: dlbarber 
Date:   2013-12-08 15:18
Attachment:  IMG_1135-001.jpg (498k)

OK, last try, then I give up! My tech savvy son is not here!

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2013-12-08 22:58

That's a Selmer USA clarinet - same model of clarinet as a Bundy or a Signet.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: dlbarber 
Date:   2013-12-08 23:02

Thanks Chris. Hopefully worth the $50 I paid for it!

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: Ken Shaw 2017
Date:   2013-12-09 01:06

If it's in playable condition, $50 was a good price. Bundys in rough condition go for a little as $35. One cleaned up and with tight pads will usually go for more.

Ken Shaw

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: clonestar 
Date:   2013-12-10 21:32

Chris: You mentioned Selmer USA clarinet serial numbers. Are you aware of a good cyber-resource for Selmer USA serial numbers and manufacturing years? Many tnx.

Don

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2013-12-10 22:07

Conn-Selmer used to publish serial number lists on their site, but the site has since been scrapped like so many others since the company has yet again changed management.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: Ken Shaw 2017
Date:   2013-12-10 22:59

Chris -

If you have the URL for the site that used to show the serial numbers, you might be able to find the information by going to the Internet Archive http://archive.org/web/web.php.

Ken Shaw

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2013-12-11 00:47

Found it:

http://web.archive.org/web/20110709152702/http://www.conn-selmer.com/content/resources/serialno.php

Unfortunately they don't have the serial number listings for Selmer USA instruments.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: Mgager 
Date:   2023-04-03 03:34

I'm trying to find out about a Bundy Clarinet.

The bell has Bundy Resonate The Selmer company USA.
The serial number is 1083700.

What can you can tell me?

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: Mgager 
Date:   2023-04-03 03:34

I'm trying to find out about a Bundy Clarinet.

The bell has Bundy Resonate The Selmer company USA.
The serial number is 1083700.

What can you can tell me?

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: donald 
Date:   2023-04-03 15:48

That it is a Bundy student clarinet. Has no link to "Selmer Paris" other than the name having the same spelling.

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2023-04-03 16:42

Probably from the mid to late '80s if the serial number is in the 1000000 mark.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

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 Re: Help with Selmer serial number and model
Author: Geezman 
Date:   2023-11-20 07:44

Have inherited a Clarinet. My son is more interested in guitar & trumpet.

Jennifer Robinson

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