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Re: Selmer Soloist Clarinet

Author: Michelle
Date: 2007-08-03 02:17

My first "real" clarinet was a Selmer Signet Soloist, and I still have it. It's beautiful - nickel-silver keys that don't seem to tarnish, nice wood, good sound - the only complaint I've had is a little quirky intonation. I thought about getting it "tuned" but haven't done so, as it's not my primary instrument at this point.

$1,300 seems high - if it's not too late, I'd try to negotiate. Usually they go for $300-$600 on the auction site, repadded.

I have found it very easy to play, very accepting of various mouthpieces and an all-around pleasure to own. If the one you chose tunes well and sounds as nice as mine, you've done well regardless of the price. I don't think I'll be able to part with mine for sentimental reasons, and who knows - maybe my daughter will end up playing it in high school. You could definitely do worse.

As far as I know they stopped making them in the early 90s... I think mine was made in the mid to late 80s. I do believe the "new" Selmer Soloist is plastic, but I'm willing to be corrected.

Good luck...
Michelle

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