Selmer (Paris) bore and barrel information (M = actual measurements by MRO Saxophones) : Here's the serial number list of these clarinets, with the addition of a list of the various bores and barrel sizes. But there were also changes during the production. There are many different types of clarinets built by Selmer (Paris), each with their own special features.

Gino Cioffi, the greatest pure clarinetist.

The Leblanc Opus Clarinet, (my history).

Stravinsky Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo.

Richard Hawkins, 'S' and 'R' mouthpieces.

The Selmer Series 10 Clarinet, worth now.

Recital (1980s-20**) totally chnanged, thicker wall, smaller bore, best tuning of all, except for low F, for which you can get an extra venting key) Preferred by, Morales ,but he changes a lotĪrtys(was on sale at closeout price of $1395 at wwbw) Series 10G (1970s and 80s ) Smaller bore than 10S. Series 10 (1970s – cylindrical bore) (better in tune than 9*) (not all that large) Series 9* (1960s) with undercut tone holes and reducing bore diameter.(First smaller bore Selmer Paris) Series 9 (1960s, 70s and 80s) large bore clarinets. 1954-1960) large bore clarinets.(all Boston Symphony Players from approximately those years, including Mazzeo)Cioffi, Cardillo Mazzeo,Viscuglia.

1939) (gino cioffis preferred model)Ĭentered Tone (ca. Master Model (metal clarinet) (1927-ca.1939)(Gorgeous clarinet, full Boehm minus low Eb, beautiful player)ĥ5 (ca. The Brèveté mark and the Déposé mark were never meant to describe or label the clarinet they are just French terms meaning, roughly, “certified” and “registered”, respectively. A “Déposé” from the N-series will have characteristics very different from those of one from the K-series. “K-series”, “L-series”, “M-series” or “N-series”.

No model name, often called “Brèveté” (1900s, 10s and 20s)

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