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Re: How to buy a new, professional clarinet

Author: Selmer Buff
Date: 2023-08-17 22:51

Not sure if I'm allowed, as I'm not a professional.

I bought a new pro Selmer two years ago. I wanted the "Selmer sound". I had other Selmers and like their keywork, too. They fit my bent pinkies well. As there are no dealers nearby where one can review all Selmers or other brands, this would be a blind choice; therefore I was sure to get return privileges. I watched and read every review I could find. My climate is hot dry summers and soggy winters. With all the talks of cracks, something crack resistant was probably a good idea.

Price was a concern. I had watched a review from Dawkes in London comparing several Selmers. This lead me to shopping around Europe for clarinets. My new clarinet was to be a mail order purchase, regardless, so it didn't really matter from where it came.

I selected a Selmer that has the lined upper joint with a 10-year warranty against cracking. Shipping was free. Import tax was minimal. Delivery was 3 days. Price as about 60% of what it sells for in USA. I'm happy. Good sound. Easy to play.

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