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Author: rodb
Date: 2007-02-02 21:54
got a silver king us but its not all there. I'm hoping someone will know where to find them or at least look?The body is fine, not bent, got the double walled bell. Also wonder if aNyone has played these a lot and knows if they are really lots better than "regular" ones?. Sure hope someone responds.
Thanx
Rod
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Author: C2thew
Date: 2007-02-02 22:37
what do you call regular? the h.n. white models sponsored by king?
Our inventions are wont to be pretty toys, which distract our attention from serious things. they are but improved means to an unimproved end, an end which was already but too easy to arrive as railroads lead to Boston to New York
-Walden; Henry Thoreau
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2007-02-03 03:08
I've played Jim Lande's (mint) Silver King, and it is a superb clarinet -- as are the other top-grade metal clarinets such as double-walled Haynes, the metal Selmer-Paris clarinets, the Penzel-Mueller "Artist Model", the Cundy-Bettoney "Silver-Bet", etc.
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Author: jbutler ★2017
Date: 2007-02-04 00:00
Silver Kings are very good clarinets, almost as good as the solid silver bodied Selmer clarinets.
jbutler
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Author: rodb
Date: 2007-02-09 18:15
Hey, thanx a lot. Anyone know where I might find parts for this. I tried to post pictures but site says I'm not the author if this thread. I also wonder if us or usmc horns are worn more from more use than the closet kind? suppose it's only natural but I wonder if you all avoid them?
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2007-02-09 19:24
My silver-plated Penzel-Mueller is ex-military (as indicated by the giant letters "US" engraved on the bell), but is in excellent shape. I wouldn't necessary expect ex-military metal clarinets to be badly worn.
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Author: John O'Janpa
Date: 2007-02-09 20:10
Most of the Silver Kings made for military (US) were a little cheaper cosmetically than the top of the line Silver Kings but play about the same. They usually have an NP stamp which I've been told stands for nickel plate. They don't have the sterling silver bell, and don't break down into as many pieces. Only the mouthpiece and barrel are removeable. The military wanted the playing characteristics but at a lower cost.
I have one in good shape and it plays well, and the keys feel great.
The value is pretty much determined by what the purchaser is interested in and the condition of the instrument.
Some people are into silver bells and lots of pieces, others are into collecting military items. Both should play well.
Parts are hard to find since these things haven't been made for decades.
You may have to buy another one as a doner, unless you can find someone with a cadaver lying around in a boneyard who will sell you pieces.
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Author: rodb
Date: 2007-02-11 16:30
Thanx for all the info. Still need lots o partz anyone know if the stantard has tjhe same bridge key mechanism I got a parts gladiator but it's not the same? btw by regular I mean all the rest of the not most highly sought after horns. Sometimes I'm wondering if it's a collection fetish , or a musician discrimination
RodB
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Author: Gandalfe
Date: 2007-02-11 17:59
The only way I know, besides good ol' fashioned luck, to procure a Selmer Paris silver clarinet is to use a search bot on eBay to let you know when one shows up. And even then, the instrument will probably be pretty pricy. Methinks the days of getting that particular Selmer for cheap are long gone.
Jim and Suzy
Pacifica Big Band
Seattle, Washington
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Author: jim lande
Date: 2007-03-19 04:35
Not unusual for part of the bridge key to be missing. Some metal clarinets had nifty devices for keeping a kid from breaking the bridge key. If just the tap part(s) are missing, a good tech can cut up keys from a junker and through artful soldering, get them to work. It won't be as nice, cosmetically, but it won't hurt the sound. Talk to Dave S. in this thread -- he has done this type of work, as have many others who are posters, here.
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