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Re: full-boehm selmer 9

Author: Chris P
Date: 2018-01-26 01:13

I've got an early Series 9 full Boehm A (S prefix) and a late '70s Bb (A prefix). They're both excellent instruments and don't have any unexpected tuning/intonation issues if you're used to playing Selmers.

http://www.woodwindforum.com/clarinetperfection/galleryclar/Keywork/FB/07.jpg

Depending on their age, the top joint toneholes are either inline or offset. The ones from the mid to late '70s (around Y to A prefix) having the offset LH3 tonehole/ring key, so they'll feel better for most players who aren't accustomed to inline toneholes. But the ones from the '70s aren't built as nice as the earlier ones - they're still good players, but you can clearly see the differences in the keywork.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

Post Edited (2018-01-26 01:15)

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