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Author: mcbrewalot
Date: 2014-03-14 03:22
I have a Selmer series 10 that I love and sounds great. I've had it for the last 20 years. I've been offered a series 10g for $600 as a back up horn. Unfortunately, I can't play test the 10g, but it's been promised to be in excellent condition, and it's serial # starts with D. Is this a fair price?
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Author: jparrette
Date: 2014-03-14 03:27
I'd say it's a fair price, as long as you can return it if you're not happy.
Selmers of that era were built very well, but were prone to cracking - usually through the side keys on the upper joint. If it's cracked, I wouldn't pay that much.
John Parrette
CLARION MUSICAL SERVICES
john@clarionmusical.com
914-805-3388
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2014-03-14 03:35
I wasn't overly impressed with the D series (mid to late '80s) Selmers I had.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: mcbrewalot
Date: 2014-03-14 03:56
The seller told me it doesn't have any cracks and it has been recently refreshed. I can return it, but it will be on my dime. I worry about the D serial number series. What are the good serial numbers to look for in 10g?
I currently play on a Selmer 10 with a X serial number, and I played a friends 10g in the Z range that was fantastic. I guess I don't know how much these horns changed in serial number series. Is the later horns that much worse?
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Author: ruben
Date: 2014-03-16 12:42
The 10g clarinets, made for the American market, were very different from the 10S. Their sound was a lot smaller and "narrower". They never took off here in France. The ones I tried weren't all that well in tune either.
rubengreenbergparisfrance@gmail.com
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Author: mcbrewalot
Date: 2014-04-04 05:29
I received the clarinet and it wasn't anything close to special. It was freshly re-padded, and looked great, but the intonation was horrible, and I didn't care for the sound. I sent it back and I'm going to look for a 10 or 10s to hold me through while my main horn gets a much deserved overhaul. Thanks everyone for the info and opinions!!
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