Selmer Signature Bb (18 Keys)

Henri SELMER Paris: A French Signature at the Heart of the Range

Manufactured in France at the Mantes-la-Ville workshops, Henri SELMER Paris clarinets are part of a demanding lutherie tradition upheld for over a century by specialized craftsmen and musician-designers. The Selmer "Signature" stands out for a particularly refined balance between roundness and presence, designed to offer a stable response and a wide variety of nuances, while maintaining an immediately recognizable sound identity.

For Which Clarinetist? Styles and Playing Contexts

The Sib "Signature" clarinet is aimed at intermediate, advanced, and professional musicians seeking an expressive and reliable instrument for daily use. Its wide dynamic range and emission control make it comfortable in classical settings (orchestra, chamber music, conservatory), as well as in pop, wind ensemble, and contemporary repertoire, where intonation stability and register homogeneity make a real difference.

Sound and Design

Centered and powerful, the "Signature" offers a timbre that combines softness and energy : a natural roundness supported by a present projection, without harshness. The instrument remains homogeneous in color from low to high registers, with a clear response that facilitates pianissimo and allows for a broad fortissimo without compression. Intonation is carefully worked throughout the bore, notably thanks to precise balancing at the tone holes and resonance zones, for comfortable and musical control.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the response and longevity of your Sib clarinet, you can complement your equipment with a Sib clarinet swab (for drying after playing), cork grease (for smooth assembly of joints), and Sib clarinet reeds suited to your mouthpiece and level. These accessories are standard for the Sib clarinet and are suitable for this instrument.

Technical specifications

Level	Professional	System	Boehm
Tone	Bb	Color	Black
Body material	Grenadilla

Key	Sib	Thumb rest	adjustable
Tuning	440-442 Hz	Pads	white leather
Bore	14.50 mm	Needle springs	stainless steel
Material (barrels, body, and bell)	grenadilla	Mouthpiece	Selmer Concept (included)
EVOLUTION System	inner lining (next-generation resin) for improved stability and longevity, with traditionally crafted bore	2 barrels	62.5 mm and 64.5 mm
Resin	biomass-derived, patented, bisphenol A free	Mouthpiece accessories	mouthpiece cap and ligature
Lever	E-flat	Case	"Prisme"
Keywork	silver-plated nickel silver	Adjustment	instrument adjusted by a luthier (ready to play)