Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2007-11-17 03:19
Selmer'53 wrote:
> Even in the 20's?
Yes. There are always lower priced instruments available for students.
> Also, why would Martin have produced Selmer instruments?
Martin also produced their own clarinets, none of which have been reported to be exceptionally good. Many companies contracted out work to other companies, both in the US and Europe.
> I saw a fella's list on the net that said he owned a Czech
> grenadilla wood Selmer Manhattan from the 20's. Could this
> have been a student/intermediate model?
Sure, it could have been. Never heard of a Czech Selmer, though.
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