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Re: Soprano Selmer Privilege

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-07-01 18:24

Perfect intonation in the low register, or anywhere else for that matter? I'm a Selmer performing artist, Selmer Signature Bb and bass, (Buffet A and Eb), and I don't believe any instrument can honestly make that claim. First of all, so much depends on the way the player voices. There are so many factors involved in obtaining "perfect" intonation but the bottom line is that the player gets it not the horn. Or at least as close as possible. Even the above comment about the Yamaha getting impeccable intonation. What it boils down to is that player is able to play that instrument well in tune.
I bought my Selmer Signature three years ago while helping a student choose a Buffet R13. I decided to try the Selmer's just to see how they were. I didn't care for the Recitals, to heavy and I didn't like the tone I got with them but when I tried the Signature I was in love. I tried five but always came back to the same one. I've never tried the privilege so I can't speak to it but it's worth a two hour trip to see. The other thing you can do is to contact some of the mail order stores and see if they will send you a couple on approval. Remember though, every clarinet is different in the same make and model so if you like something about it you should try at least four or five. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com

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