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 Clarinet Upgrade?
Author: David A 
Date:   2008-03-17 11:59

Hi,
Im currently playing on a old Selmer 10S.
Would it be worth upgrading, and If so, what model and such?

Thanks

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 Re: Clarinet Upgrade?
Author: skygardener 
Date:   2008-03-17 12:07

What do you play? Whose sound (if anyone's) do you wish to be like? What do you feel you can't do on your current setup?

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 Re: Clarinet Upgrade?
Author: David A 
Date:   2008-03-17 12:21

Im currently play classical with it, but probably will start using it a bit for jazz.
It's not exactly that I'm feeling restricted, It's just that the clarinet is starting to become old, and problems are starting to arise, such as; sticking keys, tenon corks expanding, the thumb rest is starting to actually come out of the clarinet, and such.

Thanks

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 Re: Clarinet Upgrade?
Author: skygardener 
Date:   2008-03-17 12:24

Those are all problems that can be fixed easily by any good repair person.

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 Re: Clarinet Upgrade?
Author: Tobin 
Date:   2008-03-17 14:35

Hello David,

As skygardener suggests, a competent repair tech could overhaul that clarinet and it would play better than when you first bought it.

If you're set on buying a new horn, however, you'll find as many reccommendations as there are people on this board. You should either narrow your criteria (for us) and/or use the search function above (this is a topic covered quite regularly).

James

Gnothi Seauton

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 Re: Clarinet Upgrade?
Author: Sylvain 
Date:   2008-03-17 15:05

If you like your clarinet then a good repairman will overhaul it for anywhere between 500-1000USD.

If you want a new clarinet, there are in my opinion only two ways of buying one:
1- Go to a store that has a lot of clarinets and try them all, until you find the "perfect" fit.
2- Have somebody you trust select a clarinet for you (in the US, Lisa Argeris or Walter Grabner offer these kinds of services).

The problem with (2) is that you must already know what you are looking for, and that it usually costs extra $$. The problem with (1) is that you have to find a well stocked store.

--
Sylvain Bouix <sbouix@gmail.com>

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 Re: Clarinet Upgrade?
Author: rtmyth 
Date:   2008-03-17 16:18

Sylvian summed it up. Only a small per cent of the most expensive clarinets made by any manufacturer, of any model, are of artist quality. Snavely, in his article on selecting an artist quality clarinet, recommended trying at least 20 unculled ones at a time. Professionals such as Portnoy would spend days at the factory, trying out all . Happy hunting.

richard smith

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 Re: Clarinet Upgrade?
Author: Jkelly32562 
Date:   2008-03-17 19:01

Hey there,

About a month ago I was in the same boat you are in. I had been playing on a "Selmer Series 10 S" and I loved the horn, but I yearned for something new. I contacted Kessler music a little weary about ordering an instrument online, and he reassured me that when the clarinet left his shop it was in perfect playing condition and if not he would replace it. I said all of that to say this, HE HAS on closeout some "SELMER SERIES 10 S II". Thats right a brand new release of the selmer 10 series for only $1399.00 and they list for $3600. He sent me one and I bought it the same day. It was everything he promised. And since he played the clarinet that also ease a little pain from buying online.

http://www.kesslermusic.com/SelmerParis/html/clarinet.htm

Here is the link, I would offer his services to anyone, he was very helpful and provided an amazing Selmer horn at an amazing price!

Jonathan Kelly
jkelly32562@troy.edu

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 Re: Clarinet Upgrade?
Author: C2thew 
Date:   2008-03-17 19:16

an overhaul would be the way to go. but whoever quotes you more then 500 is taking advantage of you. overhauls usually go around $225

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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 Re: Clarinet Upgrade?
Author: Merlin_Williams 
Date:   2008-03-17 23:41

I have an old Selmer 10s which I put into semi-retirement. It's still the greatest horn I've ever used for playing over a big band, but since the majority of my playing these days is in a pit, I switched to a newer instrument.

I now play a Jupiter Parisienne with an Orsi & Weir cocobolo barrel or a Pascal Veraquin grenadilla barrel.

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 Re: Clarinet Upgrade?
Author: Tobin 
Date:   2008-03-18 00:41

Those who charge $500 are not necessarily taking advantage. You should inquire in detail what they will do for your horn before engaging them.

Here is a link to a lengthy discussion between several repair experts as to what you should get for your money!

http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=224429&t=224189

James

Gnothi Seauton

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