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Author: beth
Date: 2001-05-13 12:19
okay, ive been playing my friends series 9 for about 6 months or so...and i love the thing...but of course, the only other thing ive ever played before was a cheap chinese plastic crap thing. it's his uncle's, but they said no one in their family is going to put it to use, and they were thinking of selling it. they obviously offered it to me first. i just wanna know the specs. of the horn...like bore size and things like that. and how does the instrument compare to modern intermediate horns (what i would buy if i didnt get this) and professional horns...just as a reference. thanks for any info anyone has.
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Author: Dee
Date: 2001-05-13 12:41
The Selmer Series 9 is a professional level instrument. However, I don't happen to be personally familiar with them.
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Author: Fred
Date: 2001-05-13 12:54
It's an instrument that is highly sought after on the used market (they are no longer produced) by jazz artists. Typical selling prices on ebay range from $325 to $500 depending on condition and the marketing skills of the seller.
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2001-05-13 13:59
The Selmer Series 9 is a professional clarinet. So, you're really blessed to get one to play. They are known for their great, big tone and (as stated above) jazz clarinetists adore them. I don't know which of Selmer's lineup they would be like, but Ed Riley would answer that question for you if you check out the selmer website and go to the clarinet corner. He's very nice and has answered every question I've ever asked about Selmer clarinets.
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Author: William
Date: 2001-05-13 17:42
I seem to remember that the series 9 and 9* clarinets were Selmers answer to the Buffet R-13 and RC clarinets. I have a 9* and think that it has a tapered bore much like the RC, but I could be wrong--it's been 35 yrs since I used the Selmer (replaced it with a Buffet R-13). l Think that I will get it out of storge and see if it still blows--Joe Artley helped me select it at the factory in the early 60's.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2001-05-13 17:51
Also can anyone define the Selmer Balanced and Centered Tone cls as to series 9 or 10 etc?? I may have to "mic" the bores of my CT at least to suggest big-bore vs ?medium-bore? horns. TKS, Don
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Author: Robert Small
Date: 2001-05-13 18:38
I believe the series 9 is a large bore like the Centered Tone and the 9* is a small bore like the R13 and the 10G. Anyway, if the 9 that Beth is playing is in good shape and could be had for $500 or less she should jump on it.
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Author: Rob
Date: 2001-05-13 21:50
I think I read somwhere (maybe here on the BB) that the difference between the 9 and the 9* was that the 9* had undercut toneholes and 9 did not. I used to have a Series 9 and I wish I had never gotten rid of it. It was a pleasure to play and beautifully made.
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2001-05-13 22:03
I've heard good things from my friends who play Series 9. Could be a great one to get repadded and maintained to keep.
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Author: Mike B.
Date: 2001-05-14 15:48
I own and play a Series 9, and I like the horn a lot. But, I play mostly jazz, and don't like the modern (French) classical sound at all. You should check the intonation of the horn very carefully, and the condition. These sell on ebay all of the time for under $600.00. This horn is made far more carefully than modern intermediate horns, and is a better value for your money. If you play in college, you will most likely be pressured into eventually buying a modern professional horn (something to consider). The bore is straight, with no undercutting of the tone holes. I don't remember the bore diameter of the top of my head, but it is on the large side. Regards.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2001-05-14 19:55
Selmer kept the same, rather large bore for many years, from the Balanced Tone, the Centered Tone and the Series 9, all of which had straight tone holes. The Series 9* had a smaller bore and undercut tone holes and was designed to compete with the Buffet R-13. The Series 10G is a clone of Anthony Gigliotti's Moennig-modified Buffet R-13. I think, but am not sure, that the Series 10 and Series 10II have undercut tone holes and a bore intermediate between the Series 9 and 9*. The Signature is a new design with undercut tone holes and a modification of the Buffet R-13 bore.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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