SELMER PARIS ST. LOUIS Bb + A CLARINET

SELMER PARIS ST. LOUIS Bb + A CLARINET

Reed and Squeak are delighted to offer this incredible pair of Selmer “Saint Louis” Bb + A Clarinets as a commission sale. Purchased new at considerable expense from “Woodwind and Reed” in Cambridge these beautiful instruments are still in As New condition. Fantastic quality of wood and the shining nickel-silver keys show no wear at all. Both instruments play with great ease and fluidity with a warm mellow sound. Original case, four barrels and the original Selmer guarantee card and gold instrument passport card.

To facilitate a quick sale, both clarinets have been serviced recently. All the original Selmer white leather pads seal perfectly and both instruments play extremely well with good intonation. Selmer original St Louis black leather double case included but can be upgraded to a Reed and Squeak Compact Double case by negotiation. Please note the Selmer case has NO handle- only backpack straps.

Very hard to find in this condition these wonderful Selmer clarinets represent tremendous value for money.

Selmer St Louis Clarinets

“The Saint Louis Anniversary model embodies all the progress achieved by SELMER Paris over the century. It is the successful outcome of 100 years of technical expertise and profound communication with artists. The Selmer Bb and A Saint Louis clarinets feature a versatile personality which will meet the needs of different playing styles. Rich, open sound, easy blowing emission, broad dynamics, balanced tuning and projection are as many quality features that summarize the SELMER Paris clarinet philosophy”

Diapason : 442

Bore diameter :  14,5 mm/0,571 inch (B flat)     14,55 mm/0,573 inch (A)

Comes with two barrels (conical bore)   66,5 mm & 64,5 mm (B flat)    66,5 & 65 mm (A)

System: Standard Boehm (17 keys, 6 rings) with left-hand Eb lever.

The keys are made out of a rigid and highly resistant material called nickel-silver, ensuring precise manufacturing.

A high-quality electrolysis process is used for silver plating. Needle steel springs, pivot screws.

Adjustable thumb rests

LH Eb key