Newer models are better! # 91970 has a lot better intonation, the high register is significantly better with the 1990, #219571. My barrels have a smaller bore size, so didn't work well on that horn. I was unable to see if a tuning barrel would work well with # 181585 to even out the intonation. The player will need to lip up on some throat tones when they are played loudly, and might not be able to play them as loudly as he wishes if they are sustained. With how most groups play sharper than A-440 pitch, # 181585 will be considered in tune. Without the ring, the throat tones become too flat. We have no information on Selmer clarinets made before the L Series. Example: Selmer, Series 10S, B0478 is a B Series made in 1980. The Series: is the letter in the serial number itself and not the model Series. # 91970 is reasonably well in tune when pulled out 1.5mm and using a barrel ring. Granlund Woodwind Repair serial number list for Selmer (Paris) clarinets Selmer (Paris) clarinets Professional clarinets since 1885. The newer Signet 100s seem to be designed to use a fairly long 66.8 or 66.4mm barrel.
James Gray says he has found one that is 15.1mm at the top of the LH joint and 14.5 at the bottom. So this new of a model 100 has a poly-cylindrical bore! Probably Selmer was catering to jazz players at that time. This takes 9.5mm pads on the upper joint.īore: Serial # 181585 is around 15.1mm or even 15.2.
