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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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Author: Fred
Date: 2002-04-12 23:27
I wouldn't play it with the tenon rings loose. You could end up with a crack in the wood. They may tighten up with some moisture added - make sure you have them in place before you humidify.
The Series 10 was good, but lost the popularity war. This may be due to the increased popularity of its predecessor - the Series 9 - as a great jazz horn, and its successor - the Series 10G - being such an improvement.
Others may see it differently . . .
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Author: jbutler
Date: 2002-04-13 01:18
The Series 10 is a nice instrument. Selmer did make some changes in the key design from the Series 9. I find that the Series 10 doesn't feel right to me in my left hand. It feels a little cramped and my wrist is not as relaxed as my Series 9/Centered Tone/ or Balanced Tone. Have have fairly large hands. I'm sure that I would get used to it after playing one for a while. These are just my personal judgments as to how the clarinet "feels" to me. It is a very good clarinet.
jbutler
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Author: Mark M
Date: 2002-04-14 18:22
I have three series 10s. Two Bb and one A that date back to the late sixties. They are great horns. I've played several R-13s (don't know what vintage, however, some were brand new) and always went back to the 10s. I prefer the 10 to 10G, 10S. Although the 10R is a very nice horn for orchestral work. One of my Bb and the A were stored for quite a while (twenty years??)before I bought them and started playing them. They will change over time. If the rings are still pretty tight ie. have to use some force to put them on, then I would play it and I think you'll find that the horn will change in size and they would tighten up. I had mine completely gone through when I first bought them and they've had to go back several times as the horn changes after being played. This is over about an 8 month time frame.
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Author: Gerry
Date: 2002-04-20 21:44
Thank you for all your help. It is much appreciated. I will follow advise and love the instrument.
Gerry.
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