Author: zizala
Date: 2024-02-23 20:48
Hello all,
Has anyone directly compared something like a mid 60’s Selmer Series 9 low Eb bass clarinet with the current Selmer Privilege Model 65?
If you could share your thoughts on this it would be appreciated.
I have been wondering about the differences and improvements that have been made between these two models but have never had a chance to play either one.
Of special interest is comparison of mechanism performance and design and how well they speak and balance throughout the registers.
I’m looking to move up from my ’41 Conn low Eb model 484n Bass.
My well maintained old Conn has an early version of a double venting system so is not too bad, but I can still imagine something playing and sounding more open in the Clarion register.
I am not a classical or orchestra player, but like to use and explore the full range of the bass in jazz and spontaneous free improv.
I do put lots of time into traditional tone and technique exercises and etudes. Some of this has me wondering how much the older mechanism design might be holding me back.
Of course the expense of the Privilege is on my mind, yet I’d still consider it, but then the Series 9 might get me where I want to be.
Thanks for your help and input.
Di
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