Selmer, Paris, Simple System Jazz Clarinet
This is a rare and extremely desirable Selmer, Paris, enhanced Simple System Bb clarinet, often called an Albert system. This type of clarinet was specifically designed for the early 20th Century Jazz clarinettist. The tone, tuning and response of these models was far in advance of standard Simple System clarinets of the period, and they are now highly sought after by Jazz players keen to recapture an authentic Barney Bigard sound. The last owner of this clarinet is an amatuer player in the U, and sg=he has taken exceptionally good care of ths valuable clarinet.
The Bb has German Silver keys in good condition. The clarinet has used Pisoni white leather pads, but all are in excellent condition and sealing well. The wood is in overall excellent condition, for an instrument which is over 90 years old. There are only slight surface marks to the wood, with no cracks, damage or repairs. The Bb has matching serial nos. K7824, which probably dates to 1930, this was likely one of the last of the Selmer "Albert" system clarinets made. The case is the original in fair condition, it still latches but there is a crack to the upper lid. The mouthpiece is a Selmer E which is an open Jazz facing ideal for this clarinet.