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Author: Corey
Date: 2001-06-05 18:46
Do many proffessionals play Selmer Paris Clarinets? i would think they would butsome of the famous clarinetists that i've heard of play Leblanc's and Buffet's .Just curious to see
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2001-06-05 18:54
Most professionals that I work with use Buffet R-13s or Buffet R-13 Prestiges. Second most often used in my experience is the Leblanc Opus. Personally, I like the Opus much better than the R-13, but that's personal opinion. I think the Yamahas and Selmers would come in about 3rd and 4th. But, there are some really fine Selmer pro line instruments--such as the new Signature, the Recital and their R-13 clone--the Series 10G. It's a matter of where you play, with whom, what kind of sound you're wanting, etc.
Many pros have several clarinets, depending on what they're doing or the mood they're in. I also have a Leblanc Symphonie VII and a Buffet R-13. I use the R-13 when I'm working with someone who wants everyone to play Buffet--but I don't like it nearly as well as the Leblancs.
If you buy a Selmer you will have a good instrument--likewise with the Yamaha pro clarinets. But, if you're buying one thinking you'll resell it later, stick to Buffet R-13 or high end Leblanc. Again, this is my personal experience and opinion.
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Author: Bart Hendrix
Date: 2001-06-05 19:24
Something else you may want to consider relative to the use of some of the "older" Selmers like the series 9's and 10's . . . .
I contacted Brannen about working on an older Selmer and received (in part) the following statement:
"As Buffet clarinets have been the instrument of choice in this country for the past 50-60 years we don't have any Selmer parts (screws, springs, etc.) going back that far. Because of this, we have had to limit our Selmer work to clarinets that were made in the last 15 years."
While 50-60 years may be a bit of a stretch (30-40 years ago Slemer was king in my area) the point is a valid one that may impact more than one of the top repair houses. That could also influence the choice of instruments for people planning to keep a horn going for a long time. Since my favorite horns range from thirty to eighty years old and are not Buffets, this situation causes me some emotional pain.
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Author: David Spiegelthal
Date: 2001-06-05 20:50
Funny, I remember a time not too long ago when the top two clarinet brands were considered to be Buffet and Selmer, with Leblanc slightly below and Yamaha not even in the running. It's still the case in the bass clarinet world, I think, that Buffet and Selmer are considered the true professional horns, with Leblanc not quite there yet. I also remember those rookies Drucker and Gigliotti, at least, playing Selmer clarinets for a living......
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Author: pat
Date: 2001-06-06 19:19
THere are a few that use selmers. I know gigglioti of course uses them. he was the one that is associated with the 10g. i've heard loren kitt in the nation symphony uses a 10g from a selmer rep, and one of my old teachers said the principle of pittsburgh uses a selmer recital.
i bet if you looked hard enough you could find people who use selmers. clarinets are just a personal thing
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Author: Bill
Date: 2001-06-07 13:29
James Campbell plays a Selmer Recital. And don't foget all those Eurpoeans, who don't even know what a Buffet R-13 is, busy playing Peter Eatons.
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