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Selmer Series 10

Author: Gerry
Date: 2002-04-12 21:11

As a very amateur clarinetist - I can play "Stranger on the Shore - I am interested in finding out a bit more about the Selmer Series 10. My son gave me his "New" untouched Series 10 that he bought some 25 years ago and just kept it in its case. (He does these things) It had never been played. The decorative rings are a bit loose, and when I did play it, it was fine except for the notes that required the pads on the lower joint to be covered required me to blow a bit harder. I guess that it needs some adjustment.

I was trying to compare the sound against my Buffet R13. It is reputed to have a "Darker" sound, but I could not tell much difference.

I believe that this is a supurb instrument, and I will be taking it to a Semer dealer to have it checked and adjusted. The dealer advised me to make up a small humidifier out of a moist sponge placed in a 35mm film cannister with holes drilled in it and put it in the case, also to play it about 15 minutes ad day - I guess to get it accustomed again.

I would appreciate any comments.

Thanks,

Gerry.

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