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Re: What Exactly is a Series 9 Bass Clarinet?

Author: Ken.
Date: 2020-07-04 09:15

Chris P wrote:

> I've always associated Selmer bass (and other harmony)
> clarinets along with their soprano models made in the same era
> going on the serial number letter prefix. So with that, I'd
> refer to a P to R series bass clarinet a 'Centered Tone era'
> bass or an S to A series bass a 'Series 9 era ' bass as I don't
> know the exact model numbers for their basses.
>
Makes sense. Thanks.

bradfordlloyd wrote:

> Yes, I think so. I have been a fan of Selmer Paris clarinets
> of that vintage and have owned several (and still own a few).
> Some have been marked Series 9, and others not. And yet all of
> them conform to the model numbers you list or their analogous
> models.
>
> Model 30 Bass Clarinet ca. 1970 not marked Series 9.
> Model 22 Alto Clarinet ca. 1962 marked Series 9
> Model 25 basset horn ca. 1967 not marked Series 9
> Model 40 contra alto ca. 1958 not marked Series 9
>
> Note that only the Bb Bass and Bb/A soprano clarinets have new
> model numbers since then. The others are basically the same
> designs/model numbers from the 1960s-70s. Apparently "Series
> 9" is just a marketing designation that comes and goes.
>
> At least that's my conclusion.
>
> (BTW, inexplicably, all of these instruments also feature lyre
> holders....for all the marching I do with my basset and
> contra!)
I wasn't aware some were actually stamped Series 9. I thought that was just what people called them because of the concurrent Series 9 soprano clarinet run.

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