Greetings;
New to this forum and came to see if anyone can help me find out more about my Selmer Paris Bass clarinet. A little history about the instrument is that it was purchased back in 1982. Put a lot of hours on it and it took me far, paying for my first few years of college with music scholarships. As my professional interests went 180 degrees from music, I packed her up and hauled her with me through many a move and many a mile, oiling her frequently but haven't played in many a year. Pulled her out of the closet the other day and interested in knowing more about the old gal that took me so far a long time ago.
Have tried to look up a serial number chart to see what the manufacturing date is which may also indicate model and approximate worth, but so far am not finding what I am looking for. Which is how I found my way to this forum...
The insignia is defnitely a Selmer Paris. Can't make out the top word, the bottom is definitely "France". The serial number is 3 characters. The first is definitely a number "6". The second character is either an "I" or a "Z" and the last is a "3". She's in great shape and finding myself wondering if, after this many years, I can still do her justice.
Any help appreciated and a thank you for your time!!
New to this forum and came to see if anyone can help me find out more about my Selmer Paris Bass clarinet. A little history about the instrument is that it was purchased back in 1982. Put a lot of hours on it and it took me far, paying for my first few years of college with music scholarships. As my professional interests went 180 degrees from music, I packed her up and hauled her with me through many a move and many a mile, oiling her frequently but haven't played in many a year. Pulled her out of the closet the other day and interested in knowing more about the old gal that took me so far a long time ago.
Have tried to look up a serial number chart to see what the manufacturing date is which may also indicate model and approximate worth, but so far am not finding what I am looking for. Which is how I found my way to this forum...
The insignia is defnitely a Selmer Paris. Can't make out the top word, the bottom is definitely "France". The serial number is 3 characters. The first is definitely a number "6". The second character is either an "I" or a "Z" and the last is a "3". She's in great shape and finding myself wondering if, after this many years, I can still do her justice.
Any help appreciated and a thank you for your time!!