In my opinion there are better saxophones although I have owned a Paris Selmer tenor sax since 1967. Better deals can be had from private sales and from various music stores. Optional finishes would include silver plate-Add 940.00. You don`t want to get a flute that doesn`t play well, then you`ll end up frustrated and discouraged. A new listed price for this saxophone is 7319.00 on sale. Alexandre was an accomplished clarinetist and was able to help Henri while a clarinetist with the Boston Symphony. 7000s 5 26000 1955 (John O’s is 26754) no guide on highest trill key 30354 case and clarinet still look like ’55 model. There are tons of these horns out there in closets, under beds, in basements, and also in use. It's supposedly a clone or near-clone of the Buescher Aristocrat from the same era, which is easy to believe since Selmer bought out Buescher in 1963. 3500 initial annual production /200 17/working day or about 2/hr. This horn was built by Selmer USA in the USA around 1974 give or take a year.
#SELMER USA FLUTE SERIAL NUMBERS 521029 SERIAL NUMBERS#
In 1904 Henri joined with his brother Alexandre to form H. Signet special serial numbers Looks like they must have started at end of WWII (1946,7) or possibly 1941. I am trying to find out how old it is and how much it is worth. The previous owner was the 80TH Army Band. By 1900 Selmer was also manufacturing Alto Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Flutes, Oboes, and English Horns. I have a Selmer Omega low B flat key closed hole flute that I have owned for 24 years. Which just proves that you MUST play the flute, or have someone with expertise play it, especially if it is a flute whose reliability is unknown. The first Selmer clarinets were made in 1890. They don`t even seem like the same brand, which is very confusing to me! I have played new, or recent year Selmers, and they aren`t ANYTHING like my flute in terms of quality and playability totally not comparable to my flute - perhaps my flute was an aberration (in a good way.?). However, depending on your long-term plans, you may want to look into a Yamaha or another brand mentioned in the posts on this forum. serial numbers are typically found stamped on the back or top of the headstock, and Made in USA is stamped next to the number. If you have played this flute, or someone whom you trust has played this flute, and it plays well and easy, it may suit your present needs. That said, you cannot even determine the true brand of the flute, so be extra wary. It always has had a beautiful sound, and it is near and dear to my heart. It was played continuously, yet only needed minimal servicing until a complete repad a couple of years ago. My flute was the "top of the line" at the time of purchase, so it was (supposedly) a better quality flute than the one in question. I might have a serial list for these at work. An old bundy flute is probably not worth anything. Selmer wasn't in Elkhart making flutes until the 1920's if I remember correctly. Let me preface with: I have played on my Selmer flute for 35 years. I don't think that's correct, That list is mostly saxophone serials.