• Bore: 0.590' molded bore • Body: ABS Resin Composite • Made in USA Selmer 1400 Clarinet Overview The is one of the most popular student clarinets. The large 0.590” bore, as well as the straight cut tone holes, are designed to help new students with the expansion of lung capacity, and as a result, students are able to produce a large full sound. The keys are wide, so small fingers can easily reach them, and are made of rust-resistant stainless steel springs and screws. Since the 1940’s, a plastic composite has been used to withstand the torments of young players, but is buffed until it has a satiny, wood-like finish. Beautiful Rich Tone The Selmer 1400 has a beautiful, rich tone, can be played at impressively loud dynamics, and features rust-resistant stainless steel springs and screws.

The key work of the Selmer 1400 is reportedly more easily bent than that of competing instruments and may require more time at the shop for maintenance. Response and Tone Quality Varies The response and tone quality of the Selmer 1400 is reportedly variable from register to register. For instance, going from throat A to clarion B requires a much more drastic increase in breath support than it does on competing student clarinets. While this isn't an issue for someone just starting with the clarinet, a more experienced player may find this performance trait to be frustrating or perhaps completely unacceptable. OK for beginner.

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I've been playing the clarinet for some 30 years and also give private lessons. I've had a Selmer 1400 in the studio for a couple of years. This clarinet is OK for a beginner to get started with, but there are better choices out there. While the 1400 was a revolutionary instrument back when it was introduced in 1948 and remains the world's most popular clarinet, it has long since been completely outclassed by more modern competitors which are continually being developed and refined. The 1400 is still worth buying if the price is right, but will quickly need to be upgraded for any student serious about studying the clarinet. Long time before this clarinet holds you back. I played this clarinet when it was named a 'Bundy' student model, and I took it all the way from middle school to first chair in the university symphonic band.

You can easily spend 10 times what this clarinet costs, but it will be many, many years before the player is good enough to tell the difference between this and a Buffet R13. Plus, these things are indestructible. Try dropping a wood clarinet on the asphalt at a band competition when it's 20 degrees outside and see what happens!

If this clarinet does break, they have been making them for so many decades that spare parts are everywhere and cost next to nothing. Quality Student Clarinet But Not The Best The Selmer 1400 is a quality student level clarinet but not without issues. There are minor complaints of lack of durability with the keys. The nickel-silver material used for the key manufacturing is often consider an attribute and has a reputation for durability.

It might be possible the complaints are coming from the parents of less-than-careful students. The intonation and response of the Selmer 1400 is also reported by some to vary. This is typically not an issue for young students but will be noticed by more advanced students. Gta 5 Mods Download Xbox One.

Quality alternatives to the Selmer 1400 include the,, and. Summary The Selmer 1400 clarinet is a popular student level clarinet that has a long withstanding reputation for durability and longevity. Its design (modeled after Selmer’s professional clarinets), rugged plastic composite and durable mechanisms deem this instrument by band instructors as the reputable “go-to” clarinet. The Selmer 1400's quality, popularity and reputation are the features that make this clarinet one of the top rated student clarinets. Based on overall quality and value the Selmer 1400 Clarinet gets a BIG 4.3 stars!