Selmer vs Buescher

[Koopyetz]

Hello:

I have the chance to purchase either a used Selmer Signet 100 or a Buescher 400 Special clarinet. I would appreciate the forums opinion
on which one to buy. I also am anticipating having the one I choose
overhauled . Is there a better one to consider buying as related to
availability of spare parts if needed to replace any needed.

Thank you for your input

 

[Steve]

They are both cheap to purchase on eBay if spare parts are needed. The Buescher was a stencil if I recall (I don't know for sure or who was the maker as the only Buescher I ever "followed" were the vintage large bore TruTones).

The Selmer Signet 100s are very plentiful out there and are actually a very nice clarinet. The Selmer Signet Special is even better and the Soloist is even better than that.

I would recommend, between those two, the Selmer Signet 100.

 

[pete]

My wife has a Signet 100. It's a very nice horn: wooden, metal end caps (sleeves). Decent intonation.

For what it's worth, I'd suggest that you look at the horns at http://www.musicremasters.com/clarinuts/pages/ClarinetItems.asp. They're cheap, overhauled and warrantied. The pic I linked to, above, which is identical to my wife's horn, is all of $333 at MusicRemasters.

 

[Koopyetz]

Thank you both for your helpful replies.

Good weekend to you.