[JoanEliz]

I bought a C* on the recommendation of a teacher, and am totally frustrated. After trying 2.5 and 3 reeds, I still can't get a
clean sound without major squeaks. The plastic Yamaha mouthpieces work fine. How can I get the C* to work?

 

[JackLi]

Selmer S[80] C* are notorious for not being finished properly, I bought 2 in the last year one was barely playable and the other needed to be sent to a mouthpiece refacer so it would play, but the i could also be the fact that you haven't adjusted to the pressure of the new piece yet. I would recommend sticking with the 3's give it 2-6 weeks and see what happens. If you aren't that patient send to a mouthpiece refacer as their are tons of them that post on the forum, to name a few: Brian Powell, Eric Greiffenhagen, Keith "Mojo" Bradbury, Adam Niewood, Morgan Fry, Sakshama, Phil Engleman(who did a great job on the C* I sent him) and Johannes Gerber, Freddie Gregory and Aaron Drake etc... Also do a search on the forum for Selmer C* and see what comes up, go to the tone producing section and read what Phil Barone posted on tone producing.

And welcome to the SOTW community

 

[bruce bailey]

I agreee that it may be a dud! First make sure the ligature is holding the reed tight and straight.

 

[CraigAB]

Yep I had one and had to take it back for another. The one I have now is ok, but as mentioned I will probably end up getting the MPC refaced.

 

[JoanEliz]

Thanks, guys. I hadn't even considered a defective finish. Funny how we tend to think it's us
rather than the crummy equipment

 

[themacintrasher]

Thanks, guys. I hadn't even considered a defective finish. Funny how we tend to think it's us
rather than the crummy equipment

It's usually us.

 

[J.Max]

It's usually us.

Not with S-80 C* mouthpieces it isn't.