The Selmer clarinet line has clarinets for clarinetists of every level, beginner to professional. In this article, we'll dig into some of the most popular models of Selmer clarinets currently on the market today.
About Conn-Selmer
The Conn-Selmer company is one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of musical instruments for all levels.
In 2002, the Selmer Company and the United Musical Instruments company merged to form the Conn-Selmer company.
Conn-Selmer is the North American distributor of Henri Selmer Paris woodwinds.
The main products sold are band and orchestra instruments and accessories.
Bb Clarinet
Selmer CL711
The Selmer CL711 Bb clarinet model is designed for beginner clarinetists.
The body, barrel, and bell are made out of hard rubber. The keys are made of nickel-plated materials.
The bore is large so it is more easy-blowing.
This clarinet comes with a case, mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, ligature, and clarinet care accessories.
Selmer CL211
The Selmer CL211 is an intermediate Bb clarinet.
This clarinet is made out of Grenadilla wood. The keys are silver-plated material.
The bore in this clarinet is a medium-small bore, providing more resistance to help players develop strong air support. It also helps players achieve a warm and well-controlled tone.
The clarinet comes with a free Coda Smart Music Studio software, a case, Selmer USA mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, and ligature.
The Recital
The Selmer Recital clarinet is a professional-level clarinet by Selmer Paris.
Its body, barrel, and bell material are made out of Grenadilla wood. The key material is silver-plating. The pads are made out of leather.
The Recital clarinet features a left-pinky Eb key.
The bore in the Recital clarinet is very thick, providing the clarinet with a darker tone. However, due to the thick bore, the volume does not project as well as the Signature clarinet. It's a great clarinet for solo and chamber music
This model is also offered as an A clarinet.
The Signature
The Signature clarinet model by Selmer-Paris is a professional-level Bb clarinet.
Its body, barrel, and bell are made out of Grenadilla wood. Its keys are made from silver-plated nickel. The pads are made out of leather.
The Signature clarinet features an extra Eb key for the left pinky.
The tone of the Signature clarinet is round, centered, and unique. The clarinet has a wide dynamic range that maintains its color in every register. This clarinet also has perfect control throughout all three registers.
This clarinet comes with two different sizes of barrels, a Selmer Paris hard rubber mouthpiece, and clarinet care accessories.
This model is also offered as an A clarinet.
Bass Clarinets
Selmer 1430L
The Selmer 1430L bass clarinet is the perfect bass clarinet for school music programs. It is a great bass clarinet for a reasonable price.
This bass clarinet is a one-piece resonite (plastic) body with nickel-plated keys and bell. Its neck is angled in a way that is comfortable for the player. This bass clarinet also comes with a floor peg, a hard rubber mouthpiece, and a wood shell case.
The range of this bass clarinet extends down to low Eb.
Selmer Paris 65 Professional Low Eb
The Selmer Paris 65 Professional Low Eb bass clarinet is the new standard bass clarinet for orchestras and concert bands.
The upper and lower joints are made out of Grenadilla wood. The neck is made out of silver-plated material and the bell is made out of silver-plated brass. The keywork is made out of silver-plated nickel, silver, and brass.
The bass clarinet comes with an adjustable peg.
The range extends down to low Eb.
This clarinet provides a big, well-projected, and focused sound. Its sound can project over any ensemble with a beautiful sound.
This clarinet comes with a case, mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, and a ligature.
Selmer Paris 67 Professional Low C
The Selmer Paris 67 Professional Low C bass clarinet has replaced its precedor, the Selmer Paris 37. This bass clarinet also produces a big sound that projects over any ensemble.
This bass clarinet has improvements in key design and intonation.
This bass clarinet's upper and lower joints are made out of Grenadilla wood. Its bell is made out of silver-plated brass. Its keywork is made out of silver-plated nickel, silver, and brass.
The range extends down to low C.
This clarinet comes with a case, mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, and a ligature.
Contrabass Clarinet
Selmer Paris 41
This Selmer Paris 41 Contrabass Clarinet is a very popular clarinet amongst collegiate music programs.
It has a Rosewood body and silver-plated keys, bell, and neck.
This contrabass clarinet provides a rich, full, and well-projecting sound. Its sound is ideal for wind ensemble performances.
The range extends down to a low C
This clarinet includes a case, a mouthpiece, a mouthpiece cap, and a ligature.
Closing Thoughts
The Selmer company have provided clarinetists of all levels with a spectacular line of clarinets.
