With its original case, this is a rare find and full of potential for a lucky musician or collector.Ĭontact Adam’s Music for more information about this Selmer Centered Tone clarinet. From its body to its keywork, everything has been checked to ensure function and quality. This high-quality woodwind also comes with its original, vintage case, making it a complete package for any Selmer aficionado.ĭespite being nearly 70 years old, this Selmer CT remains in great condition. The Selmer CT can project clearly from the lowest to highest notes in its range. This clarinet can fill a room with a full-bodied, clear, and warm tone. The Selmer CT has an excellent key mechanism, which allows the musician to play expressively.
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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. On the technical end, this instrument has a wide bore and large tone holes, which gives it a luxurious tone. There are many different types of clarinets built by Selmer (Paris), each with their own special features. It’s in great condition and ready for someone to pick up and play it again. Made from fine black grenadilla wood and sporting a nickel-plated keywork, this clarinet looks and plays like a dream. It’s hard to argue with the judgment of a jazz giant. Selmer instruments were notably played by Benny Goodman, who loved his Centered Tone Clarinet. That makes it one of the most sought-after clarinets of the last century, not only for its high quality and unique sound but also its historical value. This particular instrument was crafted during the “Golden Era” of Jazz clarinets. Serie 9* (sn A0150 full boehm) 15.10 / 14.45 (M) 64.5 and 67.Selmer Centered Tone (CT) clarinets are some of the finest Jazz clarinets ever made, especially ones made in the 1950s. Type / serial : Bore size (in mm): Barrel lengt (in mm) : 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.