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Re: Selmer 9*

Author: John Peacock
Date: 2020-04-16 12:32

I have a 9* Bb. I agree with previous comments that the sound is rather different to that of a Buffet, and for that reason I enjoy practicing on it from time to time. But, slightly in contradiction to some earlier comments, I don't find that the tuning is really up to modern standards and I wouldn't play it with a group. I take Chris P's point about needing to give time to learn to play on something different, but I don't think this is ingrained Buffet habits getting in the way. I've had more recent Selmer instruments on trial (S10 and Privilege), and found the tuning pretty good. Conversely, I used to own a Selmer BT, where the tuning was much further out than the 9*. My impression is that the Buffet polycylindrical revolution of the mid-1950s raised the bar with clarinet intonation, and it took other manufacturers some time to catch up. The 9* is a stage on that journey for Selmer, but the process wasn't complete.

OK, as usual, individual instruments vary and possibly I've been unlucky. But my advice would be to give this 9* a very careful going over with a tuner before buying it.

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