Selmer Paris Metal Bb Clarinet Overview
This Selmer Paris Bb metal clarinet offers a less common alternative to traditional grenadilla clarinets and represents a distinctive part of Henri Selmer Paris instrument production. Its Selmer engravings, metal construction, and uncommon configuration make it worth considering for experienced clarinetists, doublers, and collectors interested in historical professional woodwind designs.
Selmer Paris Metal Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb metal clarinet
- Key: Bb
- Manufacturer: Henri Selmer Paris
- Body Material: Metal
- Finish: Silver plate
- Case: Fitted Selmer hard case
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, ligature, cap, swab
- Serial Number: 3149
Condition & Setup
This pre-owned clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. Work completed includes a full overhaul, brazing of one key, silver cleanup related to previous work, and bell dent work. The instrument shows fine scratches, scuffs, localized plating wear and discoloration, worn touchpieces, and light tarnish and residue. The included Selmer case is heavily worn, with extensive exterior covering loss, interior wear, and a severely deteriorated handle.
Who the Metal Bb Clarinet Is For
This clarinet is best suited to professional players, advanced clarinetists, doublers, and collectors interested in the response, ergonomics, and historical character of a Selmer metal clarinet. Players accustomed to modern grenadilla instruments should evaluate its key spacing, tonal center, and response on their own terms. Its uncommon construction also makes it relevant to Selmer specialists and musicians exploring earlier clarinet designs.
Common Questions About the Selmer Paris Metal Bb Clarinet
How does a metal clarinet differ from a grenadilla clarinet?
Body material is only one part of a clarinet's playing character. Bore design, mouthpiece, key regulation, pad seal, and the individual player's air concept also shape response, intonation, projection, and tonal color.
What should an experienced player evaluate when trying this clarinet?
Important considerations include response across the register breaks, venting, intonation tendencies, key spacing, mouthpiece compatibility, and how the instrument balances resistance with tonal focus.
We are proud to be an authorized Selmer Paris dealer
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Selmer Paris Professional Metal Bb Clarinet in Silver Plate
Selmer Paris Metal Bb Clarinet Overview
This Selmer Paris Bb metal clarinet offers a less common alternative to traditional grenadilla clarinets and represents a distinctive part of Henri Selmer Paris instrument production. Its Selmer engravings, metal construction, and uncommon configuration make it worth considering for experienced clarinetists, doublers, and collectors interested in historical professional woodwind designs.
Selmer Paris Metal Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb metal clarinet
- Key: Bb
- Manufacturer: Henri Selmer Paris
- Body Material: Metal
- Finish: Silver plate
- Case: Fitted Selmer hard case
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, ligature, cap, swab
- Serial Number: 3149
Condition & Setup
This pre-owned clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. Work completed includes a full overhaul, brazing of one key, silver cleanup related to previous work, and bell dent work. The instrument shows fine scratches, scuffs, localized plating wear and discoloration, worn touchpieces, and light tarnish and residue. The included Selmer case is heavily worn, with extensive exterior covering loss, interior wear, and a severely deteriorated handle.
Who the Metal Bb Clarinet Is For
This clarinet is best suited to professional players, advanced clarinetists, doublers, and collectors interested in the response, ergonomics, and historical character of a Selmer metal clarinet. Players accustomed to modern grenadilla instruments should evaluate its key spacing, tonal center, and response on their own terms. Its uncommon construction also makes it relevant to Selmer specialists and musicians exploring earlier clarinet designs.
Common Questions About the Selmer Paris Metal Bb Clarinet
How does a metal clarinet differ from a grenadilla clarinet?
Body material is only one part of a clarinet's playing character. Bore design, mouthpiece, key regulation, pad seal, and the individual player's air concept also shape response, intonation, projection, and tonal color.
What should an experienced player evaluate when trying this clarinet?
Important considerations include response across the register breaks, venting, intonation tendencies, key spacing, mouthpiece compatibility, and how the instrument balances resistance with tonal focus.
We are proud to be an authorized Selmer Paris dealer
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Selmer Paris Professional Metal Bb Clarinet in Silver Plate
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Shipping Information
Orders valued over $99 ship via FedEx 2-Day within the U.S. and via DHL internationally. A physical address (no P.O. Boxes) and signature are required. Smaller accessories ship via USPS (2–5 day service) and do not require a signature if valued under $99. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box/refurbished, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.