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Re: Selmer Series 9 Basses

Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2019-12-09 21:57

Hi Kilo,

My backup bass, which I use for outdoor gigs and pit work, is a Selmer Series 9 Model 32 (articulated C#/G# and alternate LH Eb). I got it several years ago from a nearby university and it plays just great; actually, many of the pads are originals. The intonation is superb and the tone quality is all you might desire. Not as good as my main bass which is a Selmer Privilege but it is everything one would want in a step-up bass.

I doubt if you are going to find a Series 9 that goes to low C but any of these older Selmer's will play rings around your Yamaha 221 (nice instrument but it's most suitable for younger players and/or school programs).

Happy hunting,

HRL

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