GREAT NAMES IN MUSIC

S ELMER ( USA )
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SELMER U N D E R S TA N D S T H E N E E D S
OF STUDENT MUSICIANS.

That’s why we make clarinets that start their musical careers in the right direction.

THE INTERNAL BORE DESIGN OF THE SELMER CL SERIES CLARINETS (MODELS CL301, CL311, CL201,
CL211) COMPARES TO MANY PROFESSIONAL HANDMADE CLARINETS. THE USE OF CAREFULLY LOCATED

TAPERS (CONICAL) AND STRAIGHT (CYLINDRICAL) SECTIONS CREATES A SMOOTH, CONSISTENT SCALE.

SELMER CL SERIES CLARINETS ENABLE MUSICIANS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO PRODUCE A REFINED,

RESONANT TONE QUALITY.

THE SHAPE OF THE SELMER CL SERIES CLARINET BORE RESULTS IN AN INSTRUMENT

IN TUNE WITH ITSELF. PLAY A LOW G, ADD THE REGISTER KEY TO PRODUCE THE D
A TWELFTH ABOVE AND CHECK THE PITCH OF BOTH NOTES; THEY SHOULD REGISTER AS

IN TUNE. DO THE SAME WITH LOW A AND MIDDLE E, LOW B AND MIDDLE F, LOW

B AND MIDDLE F#. CRITICAL UNDERCUTTING OF THE TONE HOLES REFINES THIS

TUNING PROCESS AND ENHANCES A FULL, EVEN SOUND OVER THE ENTIRE RANGE.
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THE SELMER CL SERIES MAKES PLAYING THE CLARINET EFFORTLESS. KEY

PLACEMENT AND SIZE BECOMES VERY CRITICAL FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS.

SMALL FINGERS CAN EASILY COVER THE PROFILE AND SIZE OF THE CL301’S
RING KEYS. ERGONOMIC POSITIONING OF THE LEFT-HAND LITTLE FINGER

KEYS AND THROAT A FACILITATES ADVANCED TECHNIQUE. AN ADJUSTABLE

RIGHT-HAND THUMB REST ON MODELS CL311 AND CL211 ALLOWS FOR A

PERSONALIZED FEEL. USE OF PROFESSIONAL-STYLE TAPERED PIVOT SCREWS ON

ALL SELMER CLARINETS LENDS A LIGHT, POSITIVE ACTION.

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R E S O N I T E® C L A R I N E T S

SELMER (USA) MODEL CL301 B CLARINET

SELMER (USA) MODEL CL311 B CLARINET

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R E S O N I T E® C L A R I N E T S

SELMER (USA) MODEL 1400B B CLARINET

The original Bundy clarinet - the first commercially successful molded
clarinet introduced in 1948. Utilizes a large, straight bore for minimal
resistance and a big, vibrant sound.
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GRENADILLA WOOD CLARINETS
Selmer ages its Grenadilla wood, grown
in the Africa countries of Tanzania and
Mozambique, for two years before put-
ting it into production.
SELMER (USA) MODEL CL201 B CLARINET
Although the bore size of the Selmer (USA) Grenadilla wood and Resonite®
clarinets measures the same, the models CL201 and CL211 deliver a more
focused, professional sound based on a wider flare in the top of the upper joint
and a more cylindrical bell design. Positioning and sizing of the register vent
tube on the models CL201 and CL211 improves tuning of the left-hand section.
For example, play middle E, add the register key to produce twelfth above and
check the pitch of both notes. Do the same with middle F and high C. Clarinets
made from Grenadilla wood produce a rich, warm tone quality. Unfortunately,
wood is susceptible to cracking. Selmer ages and treats the wood to stabilize it
and minimize the chances of cracking.
Selmer impregnates the pores in
the wood grain using a special
oil bath to repel moisture and
minimize the expansion
and contraction that
leads to cracking.
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GRENADILLA WOOD CLARINETS

SELMER (USA) MODEL CL211 B CLARINET

CNC machines accurately

and gently turn the wood.

Stacks of rough-turned joints cure

in our Elkhart, Indiana factory.
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HARMONY CLARINETS

SELMER (USA) MODEL 1440 EE

C O N T R A - A LT O C L A R I N E T
.987" bore, high-impact plastic body with brushed wood grain finish,
mouthpiece and body sections can be securely fastened and easily
disassembled when necessary, 18 keys – 7 covered finger holes – range to
low E, nickel-plated keys-bell-mouthpipe, floor peg, G.M. Bundy hard
rubber mouthpiece, wood shell case.

SELMER (USA) MODEL 1430P B BASS CLARINET

.932" bore, high-impact plastic body with brushed wood grain finish, re-curved neck,
straight tone holes, 18 keys – 7 covered finger holes – range to low E, nickel-plated
keys-bell-mouthpipe, floor peg, G.M. Bundy hard rubber mouthpiece, wood shell case.
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HARMONY CLARINETS

S E L M E R ( U S A ) M O D E L 1 4 2 5 E  A LT O C L A R I N E T
.668" bore, high-impact plastic body with brushed wood grain finish, straight tone
holes, 18 keys – 3 open finger holes, 4 covered finger holes – range to low E, nickel-
plated keys, separate tone holes for register vent and throat B, G.M. Bundy hard
rubber mouthpiece, wood shell case.

S E L M E R ( U S A ) M O D E L 1 4 0 5 E  S O P RA N O C L A R I N E T
.539" bore, high-impact plastic body with brushed wood grain finish, straight tone
holes, nickel-plated keys, G.M. Bundy hard rubber mouthpiece, wood shell case.
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THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION CHART ALLOWS FOR YOUR COMPARISON OF SELMER (USA) CLARINET FEATURES.

FOR INFORMATION ON THE SELMER (PARIS) LINE OF PROFESSIONAL CLARINETS, CONSULT WITH CATALOG AV4785CP.

B S OPRANO CLARINETS

1400B CL301 CL311 CL201 CL211

Body Resonite® Resonite® Resonite® Grenadilla Grenadilla
with wood with wood with wood
grain finish grain finish grain finish
Bore Large, Small, Small, Small, Small,
specifications straight tapered tapered tapered tapered
(.590") (.573") (.573") (.573") (.573")
Bore Molded Reamed Reamed Reamed Reamed
construction
Tone Large, Small, Small, Small, Small,
holes straight undercut undercut undercut undercut
Barrel Narrow Wide Wide Wide Wide
shape
Key Nickel-plated Nickel-plated Nickel-plated Nickel-plated Silver-plated
mechanism
Thumb Fixed Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable
rest
Pivot Tapered Tapered Tapered Tapered Tapered
screws
Rods, Non-corrosive Non-corrosive Non-corrosive Non-corrosive Non-corrosive
springs, stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
and screws
Pad Double skin, Double skin, Double skin, Double skin, Double skin,
hard woven felt hard woven felt hard woven felt hard woven felt hard woven felt
Mouthpiece Bundy plastic Selmer (USA) Selmer (USA) Selmer (USA) Selmer (PARIS)
hard rubber hard rubber hard rubber hard rubber
Case #5065 #5065 #5065 #5065 #4895

Specifications subject to change.

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OTHER SELMER BRILHART
MOUTHPIECES MOUTHPIE C E S

G. M . B U N D Y Free-blowing and respon-

S I G N AT U R E sive, Brilhart mouthpieces
These hard rubber consistently rank high on
mouth-pieces deliver per- the list of preferred
formance at an affordable brands among band direc-
price. For E, B, alto, tors and professional
bass, and contra-alto clar- musicians.
inets. EBOLIN
SELMER (USA) Injection-molded mouth-
Machine-faced and hand- pieces with distinctive
adjusted hard rubber white beak inlay for cush-
mouth-pieces for B clar- ioning and durability. For
S E L M E R ( PA R I S ) PR O F E S S I O N A L
inets. B clarinets.
MOUTHPIECES
GOLDENTONE SPECIAL
Choose from a wide assortment of professional Designed and priced
Due to their ease of tone
mouthpieces to fit your individual playing
production, music educa- for the student. B and
needs. Precision machined from hard rubber bar bass clarinets.
stock material. tors nationwide insist on
Golden-tone B clarinet
S TA N DA R D S E R I E S mouthpieces for their stu-
Includes the ever-popular HS★ and B★ models. dents.
Available for all clarinets.
B U N DY
C85 SERIES Durable injection-molded
Designed to produce a focused, rich sound. B clarinet mouthpieces.
For E, B, and bass clarinets. R E E D S

C95 SERIES ROY J. MAIER

Long facing length resulting in a dark sound Diamond tipped tools fin-
with little blowing effort. Three facings for ish the reed vamp to a
B clarinet only. smooth perfection. E, B,
alto, and bass clarinets.
CP100 SERIES
A flexible mouthpiece adapting to performances SELMER (USA)
ranging from solo settings to section work in an Excellent quality student
ensemble. Three facings for B clarinet only. reeds. E, B, alto, and bass
clarinets.
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Please visit the Selmer Web site at

CASES www.selmer.com for additional information
on Selmer clarinets, including QuickTime™
Students will appreciate the compact design of the
clips on clarinet manufacturing and the
#5065 case. Easy-to-use draw bolt latches and a durable
many other fine Selmer musical instruments
full-length piano hinge make this case ideal for young and accessories.
musicians. The model #4895 features wood shell con-
struction. Optional wood carry-all case with music com-
partment (#4805) also available.

C L A R I N E T V I D E O

Come with us on an eighteen minute tour of The Selmer Company factory

in Elkhart, Indiana. In addition to learning how Grenadilla wood, plastic
and nickel silver are meticulously transformed into exquisite instruments
by skilled American craftsmen, the basic principles of clarinet design and
acoustics are clearly explained and illustrated. To purchase your copy,
please visit your Selmer dealer, write The Selmer Company or visit our
Web site at www.selmer.com.

Please visit your Selmer dealer to view these and the many
other fine Selmer musical instruments and accessories.