Vintage 1960s Selmer Paris Series 9 Bass Clarinet (Low D) - Restoration Project
For sale is a truly rare, professional-grade Vintage Selmer Paris Series 9 Model 32 Bass Clarinet, serial number YB200. Dating from the 1960s, this instrument represents a pinnacle of Selmer's woodwind manufacturing. It has great structural bones and is priced to move AS IS as a fantastic restoration project.
ATTENTION: Major Restoration Required - Priced AS IS
This clarinet is structurally sound but has seen significant playtime and is in need of a full mechanical service.
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REQUIRED WORK: This instrument needs a full repad and adjustment to be playable.
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REPAD OPTION: We are happy to perform a complete professional repad and overhaul in our shop for an additional $500 - $700, depending on the pads and level of customization desired.
Who Is This Horn For?
This is the perfect opportunity for the professional technician, collector, or serious woodwind player looking for a genuine vintage Selmer Bass Clarinet at an accessible price. Investing in the overhaul will result in a world-class instrument.
The Series 9 Bass: Professional Power and Unique Range
The Selmer Series 9 was the professional standard of its time. This particular bass clarinet is highly desirable for its specific key features:
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Professional Range: This model extends down to Low D (but not Low C), a crucial range for certain orchestral and wind ensemble repertoire.
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Ergonomic Excellence: It features an articulated G# key, an important ergonomic refinement that greatly improves technical agility and response.
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Great Structural Bones: The wood body is sound with no cracks or visible damage, meaning the integrity of the bore is intact and ready for a mechanical overhaul.
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Vintage Components: Features original Nickel Silver plated keys and comes with its original case.
Specifications & Condition
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Model: Selmer Paris Series 9 (Model 32 implied) Bass Clarinet
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Serial Number: YB200
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Approx. Year: 1960s (Vintage)
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Body Material: Grenadilla Wood (Assumed)
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Key Range: Low D (Does NOT go to Low C)
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Key Features: Articulated G# Key, Nickel Silver Keys
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Condition: AS IS for $1200. Shows heavy play wear and needs a full repad and adjustment. Structurally sound with no visible cracks or damage.
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Our Service: The current price reflects the horn before any service is performed.
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Included: Comes with the original case.
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees the structural integrity of this vintage Selmer. We are the perfect place to get this horn restored, and we offer a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments after restoration work is completed. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
As always, we invite you to stop by our Houston shop to inspect this instrument in person. Nothing compares to evaluating a Selmer project horn firsthand. Follow our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for the latest updates, content, and promotions: https://linktr.ee/Fleming_Music. We are grateful for your support of our small business and look forward to helping you find the perfect instrument or accessories!
