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RE: Selmer Signet 100

Author: Debbie
Date: 1999-06-29 04:21

My personal experience with the Selmer "Signet" line of clarinets is that they are classified as intermediate-level instruments; the 3 basic models of "Signet" were, from "bottom to top" as it were - the "Signet 100" model= your basic intermediate clarinet; next level up, the "Signet Special"= basically the same as the "Signet 100", only with a better-grade mouthpiece (usually one of the Selmer hard-rubber pro models such as the HS* or HS**, etc.) and perhaps slightly better-quality wood; and the top-line intermediate clarinet being designated the "Signet Soloist" model= the "deluxe rendition" of the basic "Signet 100"; basically the same clarinet, but a bit extra care taken with wood selection, key fitting, the better mpc selection, better wood, a bit more extensive play-testing & regulating, etc. and a few more options as far as keywork plating (instead of your basic nickel-plating, I've seen one or two with silver-plating & even a couple of chrome-looking ones!!!) The later models of Signet clarinets were produced in Resonite instead of wood, if I remember correctly. The Selmer Signet line was quite popular 20 to 30 years ago; some of the better models of the wooden ones were pretty decent horns & with proper upkeep & a good mpc and a good player could sound good enough to carry a musician thru high school & college and even into entry-level graduate, post-graduate & semi-pro positions. The Resonite models were more along the line of a "glorified" student instrument, but could be pretty decent in the right hands. There are still *ALOT* of Selmer Signet clarinets "out there"; I've seen ones in really good shape going for anywhere from $200 to $600; ones in fair shape going for $100 to $300 & everywhere in between. I once picked up a wood "Signet Special" in very good shape (only needed a few bug-eaten pads replaced & a few minor key adjustments) for only $200 from a private owner. Hope this helps you out some; wishing you all the best in your endeavors.

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