[yimsta]

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Just bought this from ebay ^
This Selmer Signet Special is going to be my first clarinet. Never played clarinet, only sax and flutes. Has anyone had experience with these horns? It's suppose to arrive in "excellent playing condition" so hopefully it won't need any adjustments. Any general tips about clarinet would be helpful. Thanks

 

[artstove]

General tips: Yeah, embouchure is very different. There are some good threads on here about it somewhere...

 

[bandmommy]

These are very nice playing clarinets. The included mouthpiece is pretty good too.
I'd say start out with a Rico Orange box or Mitchel Lurie 2.5 just to get the feel for the different embouchure.
If you have access to a clarinet specific teacher or advanced clarinet playing friend get a few lessons. At least enough to be sure you have the embouchure, hand position and horn angle under control.
Remember, the clarinet is not a black wood version of the straight soprano. Not everything will 'translate'.
Once you get going I think you'll have fun! The clarinet is a beautiful instrument indeed...

 

[Chris D]

I'd agree. The signet is a nice playing instrument. I've got one my parents bought new for my sister around '77 and it's held up to her, my nephew, and now my daughter. Great horn for a first clarinet!

 

[jmathesonjr]

The Selmer Signet Special is a little better than the Selmer Signet. There were some added enhancements, I guess.

These a great instruments. I find it to be a great clarinet for doublers.

As far as learning to play the clarinet, get a good teacher. This instrument is not a saxophone. Do not ever make that mistake in thinking when playing this instrument. This will keep you sane during your clarinet studies.

 

[yimsta]

Thanks for the responses..waiting for this thing to come in the mail soon. Will update and ask more questions later yeeee

 

[super20dan]

iplayed one for 25 years and no one never knew i wasnt using a pro horn. good enough to fool the buffet mafia