Selmer, Artys, B Flat Clarinet
An exceptionally fine condition Selmer Paris Artys Clarinet. This instrument has been professionally owned, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. In common with other Selmer designs dating from the 1990s, the Artys features a long reversed cone through the upper joint. This results in stable tuning, and the clarinet also features a dark, even tone, throughout the registers. The Artys is now no longer manufactured. Some cynics think this is because with its relatively reasonable price tag, for a Selmer Paris clarinet, it stole sales away from the more expensive models which continue in the Selmer line up.
The Bb clarinet, with matching serial numbers S/N PO1639, is in excellent order throughout. The Silver plated key work is pristine. The wood shows no cracks or damage. The pads throughout are white leather, used, but in very good condition. The 2 supplied barrels are 65 mm& 66mm in length.