509 is likely the serial number but I did not find a serial list for bass. Typically a Selmer Paris instrument of any vintage and configuration is. A wonderful condition 1953 Vintage Selmer Paris Bass Clarinet, serviced in our Official Selmer Paris ProShop! Includes 2 necks. Financing Available!

Nice used Selmer Paris wood bass clarinet. Serial number is X1015, all keys are present and have good spring action, the majority of the pads are old and are falling out, there are a few that are newer and are secure, it will defintely need the majority of the pads replacedreseated in order to get playing again, it has been sitting for awhile.

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Selmer Paris Brevete: Author: saxman Date: 2005-03-29 00:47 I was given an old Selmer Paris Brevete clarinet, it has a serial number of A1310. I would guess it was made prior to the 1920's. Being a saxophone player I know nothing about old clarinets so I am here seeking information from you very knowledgable clarinetists.
Home Equipment Serial Numbers Selmer (Paris). Balanced Tone, etc., began insofar as serial numbers are concerned. Unlike some of the saxophone models, each clarinet is clearly marked as to its model. During the WWII years,manufacturer very sketchy, as are the records. Date: Model: Serial # 1/1/27 - #400: 1/1/29.

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I have a low C Selmer Paris bass clarinet that I purchased used in college. It's a great horn, but I have no idea what year or model it is. I recently was thinking about getting a low Eb bass for gigs where I do a lot of standing, when it dawned on me that I could probably just get a lower joint. However, I know that the horns have changed a lot through the years, with differences in keys, so I would like to start my search for one of a similar model and year. I tried the Selmer site, but it was throughly unhelpful. Does anyone know how to look up Selmer Paris serial numbers in the way that you can with Buffet? Thanks!

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This article is about the Paris firm. For the American firm, see Conn-Selmer.

Henri Selmer Paris
Industry	Musical instruments
Founded	1885
Founder	Henri Selmer
Headquarters	Paris, France
Worldwide
Patrick Selmer
Products	Woodwind instruments: saxophones, clarinets and mouthpieces
Website	www.selmer.fr

Henri Selmer ParisH2o bolt 4g. company is a French-based international family-owned enterprise, manufacturer of musical instruments based at Mantes-la-Ville near Paris, France. Founded in 1885, it is known as a producer of professional-grade woodwind and brass instruments, especially saxophones, clarinets and trumpets.

Selmer Paris instruments have been played by many well-known saxophonists such as Marcel Mule, Claude Delangle, Frederick Hemke, Charlie Parker,^[1]John Coltrane, Paul Desmond, Herschel Evans, Zoot Sims,^[2]Michael Brecker, Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman and Coleman Hawkins. Among famous Selmer Clarinet players is Benny Goodman in his early career.

Selmer Paris Serial Numbers Bass Clarinet

1History
- 1.1Timeline
2Historical list of Selmer instruments
- 2.4Brass instruments

History[edit]

Timeline[edit]

1885–1899[edit]

1885: Creation of the Selmer Paris company: Henri Selmer begins manufacturing reeds and mouthpieces.
From 1898, with the help, Henri Selmer starts manufacturing clarinets and settles his workshop at 4, place Dancourt, Paris. The same year his younger brother, Alexandre (b. 1864), joins the Boston Symphony Orchestra as a clarinetist, remaining until 1901.

1900–1999[edit]

1900: Henri wins his first Bronze Medal in the Paris Exhibition.
1904: The Selmer Paris clarinets are presented for the first time at the International Saint Louis Fair (USA), where Henri wins a Gold Medal. During this period Alexandre Selmer, Henri's brother, has been first clarinetist in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for two years. From 1903, he plays the clarinets his brother is manufacturing in France. This will strongly contribute to the development of their sales in the US.
1905: Paul Lefèvre and his son Henri, who had been working for Maison Robert (a clarinet manufacturer), join Henri Selmer's team. Henri takes over the Barbier Company (a flute manufacturer, rue du faubourg Saint Denis, in Paris). The following year, Alexandre officially establishes himself in New York USA, where he starts selling the Selmer Paris clarinets. This first structure will later become the H&A Selmer (USA) company.
1909: Alexandre Selmer joins the New York Philharmonic Orchestra as first clarinetist. There, he has the opportunity to play under the conductor Gustav Mahler.
1910: Maurice Lefèvre, Paul Lefèvre’s second son, joins the Selmer Paris team. Alexandre, after having opened his first shop in the United States, decides to return to France, entrusting the management to one of his students, George Bundy.
1919: Opening of a new factory in Mantes whose technical direction is headed by Maurice and Henri Lefèvre, both sons-in-law of Henri Selmer. Other saxophone manufacturers, like Dolnet and Evette-Scheaffer, are already established in this city.
1922: 31 December 1922, the first Selmer saxophone is finished: a 'Series 22' alto. The 'Series' 22 makes way for the 'Model 22'. The whole family is offered, including a c-melody saxophone. Selmer then counts 50 instrument makers who manufacture 30 saxophones per month.
1923–24: Selmer's New York retail operation incorporated as H&A Selmer Inc. with Selmer (Paris) retaining a minority interest. Extension of Mantes factory. Three new workshops are constructed: one for reeds, two for saxophones. The workshop at Place Dancourt is reserved for welcoming musicians.
1926: A new logotype 'Henri Selmer Paris' is adopted: the laurel wreath replaces the lyre. Stamped on all Selmer Paris instruments, this original logo is still used today as the seal of authenticity for the original 'Henri Selmer Paris'. Saxophone 'Model 26' introduced. Around 136 workmen work at Selmer.
1927: Metal clarinet comes out. Grand prize at the International Exhibition of Geneva, for the production as a whole. George Bundy buys out Selmer's and C.G. Conn's interests in H&A Selmer Inc., gaining full ownership. There was no remaining financial connection between the Selmers, in Paris, and Selmer in America. Bundy was appointed the sole distributor for Selmer (Paris) instruments in the United States.
1928: Creation of the company 'H. Selmer & Co', in S.A.R.L. form. 'Model 28' saxophone introduced. Creation of Selmer–Canada.
1929: Purchase of the almost bankrupt workshops of Edouard Sax, direct descendant of Adolphe Sax. Production of the 'Adolphe Sax' model saxophones continues under Selmer until 1935. Release of the 'New Largebore' model saxophone, establishing the fundamental design of the 'Super' series. Creation of Selmer-London. Presentation of a special model of saxophone (no. 9909) with 12 amethysts for the Barcelona International Exposition.
1930: Manpower rises to 175 people who manufacture 300 instruments per month. Grand Prize at the Exhibition of Liege. Variant of the 'Super' saxophone released, nicknamed the 'Cigar Cutter' because of a slotted plate on the octave mechanism

Selmer Paris Serial Numbers Bass Clarinet