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 Selmer 10S II, new
Author: rtmyth 
Date:   2007-09-26 21:04

Any experience, comments? New ones seem to sell at substantial discount from list. thanks, in advance

richard smith
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 Re: Selmer 10S II, new
Author: D Dow 
Date:   2007-09-27 01:55

My experience with the selmer 10s II model has not been positive..they are reverse taper bore clarinets which generally play quite sharp. Also they are no longer made by Selmer so I doubt the warranty is valid anymore on this model....that being said you may get some modifications done by your repairman to make this clarinet better. (ie.new barrell etc.)

David Dow
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 Re: Selmer 10S II, new
Author: buedsma 
Date:   2007-09-27 11:24

i do play one as my first instrument : very good sound in the lower registers , but indeed rather bright compared to my other instruments when playing altissimo.

Very good tuning .

Right hand pinky keys are rather high compared to other instruments.

Very good instrument though. A bit to much resistance in the beginning of the tube, you need a rather open mouthpiece and softer reeds. And yes , that makes the altissimo brighter

I did buy mine for 1200,- euros

You can ( very seldom ) find them at around 800 euros

But then , i think 10s would be a better choice
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 Re: Selmer 10S II, new
Author: saxlite 
Date:   2007-09-27 14:30

I like my 10S II very much- it is very well made and has been reliable. I have no major tuning problems with my Larry Combs LC3 mouthpiece and Van Doren 3 1/2 reeds. I let the band choose between the 10S II and my old Centered Tone- the 10SII has a nice "ping" and carries very well which the band greatly preferred.
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