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Author: RobRun
Date: 2023-12-24 00:49
Hello,
I've been doing quite a bit of research on clarinets recently and not finding much on the Yamaha SE line. My daughter tried the SEVR and liked it better than any other clarinet she played. We can't afford that so I'm wondering if we get the same or very similar sound with an older SE, or SEV. Thanks for your help
Post Edited (2023-12-24 00:51)
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Author: stevesklar
Date: 2023-12-24 23:54
from my notes and information ...
The original SE model has a similar bore to the Buffet RC.
Minimal resistance was designed through the use of larger toneholes, larger tonehole overcut and undercut.
The upper joint taper is also longer than the Buffet RC model.
Due to the larger bore the production and volume of sound is more easily
achieved. I prefer my RC Prestige (used it to replace my Selmer Centered Tones) over my R13s due to the more easily obtained dynamics. YMMV of course.
The SEV offered wider tone holes, tapers and undercuts for a warmer, rounder tone with rich overtones. The Bell taper was modified to be more open to provide a more round, full sound. Also a new bridge key design over the SE. Pads were a Lucien deluxe double skin.
The SEVR retained the traditional wide tone holes, tapers, and undercuts of the SE Series, the catalog states the SEVR Custom Clarinet offers rich tone and even greater freedom of expression. It not only blends beautifully in ensembles, but is a standout choice for solos as well.
The SEVR is just an evolution of the SE/SEV. I'm not sure what changes but I assume some new techniques and intonation improvements, etc. I do know the SEVR uses leather pads (from documentation that I've read)
There also was/is an SE-Artist model which has its tone holes designed from the development of the CSGIII.
I believe during the SE evolution they added the tone scallop chamber in the bell (like the RC) and also a raised C/G tonehole (in at least the Artist model).
What clarinets did your daughter try ?
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Stephen Sklar
My YouTube Channel of Clarinet Information
Post Edited (2023-12-25 00:11)
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Author: RobRun
Date: 2023-12-29 08:56
Thank you, Stephen, for your detailed reply.
We ended up buying a really nice, used SEV on eBay. We should have it to try out in the next day or so.
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Author: RobRun
Date: 2023-12-29 11:15
She tested 10 clarinets in one day. All of them were new. I made some notes while she was playing. Before this, she had only played plastic clarinets, and I don't play, so take these comments with a grain of salt.
Buffet E-11: 9th place. Sounded like a step up from her Yamaha YCL200 Advantage II plastic student clarinet, but not a big difference.
All of the clarinets listed below were a big step up in sound quality. Intonation was excellent, unless noted otherwise.
Backun Beta: 5th place. Flat across all notes. Intonation was even, but flat. Nice, warm sound.
Backun Model Q with Eb lever: 4th place. Nice, rich sound. Easy to play. I liked this sound better than the R-13's we tried, but she preferred the Mopane R-13.
Yamaha YCL-SEVR: 1st place: Very easy to play. Sound was incredible. Focused, with warmth and volume.
Buffet R-13: 10th place. Difficult to play smoothly. Lackluster sound. Extra effort needed to play.
Buffet R-13 (Mopane): 3rd place. Easy to play. Very nice, warm sound. Tried both R-13's back-to-back. It was unbelievable how different they were. This second one was really nice.
P. Mauriat PCL-821s: 7th place. Very easy to play. Low E and low F were flat. Nice sound.
Selmer Presence: 8th place. Sound and playing were good, but not a stand out.
Selmer Signature: 6th place. Very easy to play. Had some buzzing sounds. Did not have the richness of some of the others.
Selmer Privilege: 2nd place. This one was like magic. Easy to play. It sounded unreal. So rich and warm. The sound from this one and the Yamaha SEVR gave me a feeling that was on another level compared to all of the other clarinets. For me, the Privilege was the most incredible sound, but she preferred the Yamaha.
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