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RE: Let's discuss Selmer clarinets

Author: larryb
Date: 2001-04-18 19:57

In addition to the above, Goodman also played a Buffet - at least briefly. It's on display at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art in the musical instrument collection (along with a number of other historical clarinets).

As to the original question in this chain,

I own a Bb Signature and an A Recital. I bought the Signature over a year ago when I was getting back into playing. While I had previously played a R13 (which was stolen), I sought out the Signature based on its alleged even intonation, tone hole placement and design, and tone quality. I'm very pleased with all these. I understand the comment about stuffiness - it could have to do with the mouthpiece reed set up, improper pad coverage (mostly a problem on early Signatures like mine - but fixable), or leakage in the tone hole inserts (also fixable). It does need some adjustment, but will play beautifully. I think my sound is much better focused and in tune than it was on the Buffet, but I was never unhappy with that one either. I did try an Opus, liked it, but it was too expensive.

As for the Recital, I tried it after buying the Signature because I was curious about its small bore and big feel. I was also concerned about cost after paying over $2000 for the Signature (above budget). The Recital is a great instrument too, and I'd consider buying a Bb to match, but don't have much problem switching back and forth - you need a perfect reed though to do it completely comfortably.

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