Author: DougR
Date: 2019-12-10 04:49
I've had a Series 9 bass for probably 25 years; it's a terrific instrument and good lord, what a sound. I used to take it to Jimmy Yan, who did bass clarinet work for most of the top NYC pros, and he'd always beam when I opened the case, and say, "Ahh, wonderful instrument!" (Maybe he said that to everyone, but somehow I don't think so.)
I managed to get hold of a Selmer Privilege, so that's my main bass now, and it's not really comparable to the Series 9; but if I didn't need notes below low Eb, I wouldn't hesitate to use the Series 9 on a high-profile gig. The sound is rich and robust, and it'll do anything you need it to do.
(I know that the late Bob Tricarico, one of the first-call recording and film scoring players in LA, used a Series 9 bass; his came up for sale a few years ago.)
You might check above the thumb rest for filled cracks; that tenon ring is kept tight by a set screw, and if it loosens enough the socket will crack when the horn is put together. (the instrument is perfectly playable, assuming the crack is professionally dealt with; might save you some money on the purchase price, though.)
I've seen a couple of them on *that* auction site recently, after a few years of not seeing them at all. Good luck with the purchase, if you decide to do it!
Post Edited (2019-12-10 18:57)
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