{"product_id":"selmer-paris-series-9-professional-eeb-contra-alto-clarinet-sn-t5789","title":"Selmer Paris Series 9 Professional EEb Contra-Alto Clarinet SN T5789","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenri Selmer Paris Series 9 Contra-Alto Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Henri Selmer Paris Series 9 contra-alto clarinet is a professional low-clarinet voice for ensembles that need the depth and color of the EEb contra-alto register. Selmer Paris low clarinets are respected in serious wind ensemble, clarinet choir, and institutional settings, and this Series 9 instrument offers the established Selmer Paris design approach in a full-size contra-alto format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenri Selmer Paris Series 9 Contra-Alto Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Contra-alto clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: EEb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Series 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated keywork, neck, bow, and bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Selmer hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Selmer C* mouthpiece, cap, ligature, non-original floor peg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: T5789\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally repadded, serviced, set up, and play-tested. It has received a full overhaul along with bell and bow dent removal. Cosmetic wear includes scratches, scuffs, finish marks, and surface wear on the body, with hairline scratching, scuffs, and localized tarnish or discoloration on the silver-plated metal surfaces. The instrument is fitted with a non-original manufactured floor peg. The included Selmer hard case has heavy exterior wear, including torn and frayed covering, with wear visible in the interior lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Series 9 Contra-Alto Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Series 9 contra-alto clarinet is best suited to advanced low-clarinet players, schools, universities, wind ensembles, and clarinet choirs that need a true contra-alto voice beneath the bass clarinet. Its role is less about solo agility and more about centered low-register support, color, and ensemble foundation, making it a practical choice for serious programs and doublers who need dependable coverage of the EEb contra-alto part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Henri Selmer Paris Series 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the contra-alto clarinet function in an ensemble?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EEb contra-alto clarinet extends the clarinet section below the bass clarinet and adds a focused low voice without the larger footprint of a BBb contrabass clarinet. It is especially useful in wind ensemble, clarinet choir, and expanded low-woodwind writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should players expect from a Selmer Paris low clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelmer Paris low clarinets are generally chosen by serious players and institutions for a refined, projecting low-clarinet sound and a professional design approach. A contra-alto clarinet rewards steady air support, accurate voicing, and familiarity with large low-clarinet response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the included Selmer C* mouthpiece useful?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Selmer C* mouthpiece is a familiar reference facing for many clarinet players and provides a practical starting point for evaluating response, resistance, and reed choice on this instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/SelmerParislogo\/SelmerParislogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/SelmerParislogo\/SelmerParislogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Selmer Paris Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Selmer Paris dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Didaskalou - West Michigan Band Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53767387414893,"sku":"SPCC-T5789","price":5949.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Selmer-Paris-Series-9-Professional-EEb-Contra-Alto-Clarinet-SN-T5789.jpg?v=1787221135","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/selmer-paris-series-9-professional-eeb-contra-alto-clarinet-sn-t5789","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}