Wanted: Re-angled neck for bass clarinet

[cb3930]

If anyone has a re-angled bass clarinet neck (one that would work with a Selmer 37), I would be interested in purchasing this.

[clarnibass]

As far as I know the necks of the 37 model and the newer Privilege model are interchangable. If I remember right, a player told me he uses his old neck from the 37 he used to play on his new Privilege because he prefers the angle. I also know a player who chose his Privilege bass clarinet at the Selmer factory and he chose a less angled neck (which I think is identical to the one of the 37 model). Basically I write all this as a desclaimer to explain that I'm not 100% sure on this, but I'm almost sure that if you buy a new neck for the Privilege model it should fit. Just in case ask Selmer Paris, or get a dealer to find out for you, plus they can order the neck (I don't think you can do it directly).

[clarnut]

I am assuming you are looking for a neck with the steeper angle. You can order one from any authorized Selmer dealer. This is from the Selmer Accesory catalogu (found on the Conn-Selmer site. I bought one of these a few years ago and love it. It works great. I prefer it over the stock version for response and tone.

53° Bass Clarinet Neck from Selmer (Paris)
In addition to the standard 32° bass clarinet neck, Selmer (Paris) now
offers a 53° version that fits both models 35 and 37. For aftermarket sales
only, the 53° neck features a more compact design, keeping the instrument
closer to the body while setting the mouthpiece angle similar to that of a
Bb clarinet. The 53° neck keeps the basic instrument acoustics intact while
offering less resistance and allowing more high overtones.
SPN3501 53° Bass Clarinet (models 35 & 37) Neck............$ 1300.00 (list)

[David Spiegelthal]

If you don't want to pay $1300 (!!!) for a new neck, I can re-angle your existing neck for $150.

[mintaka]

Hello
Selmer Paris bass clarinet neck silver plated.
It's a large bent (53°). This neck in designed according to the angle of the previous Selmer Paris bass clarinets models.
There are minor scratches, no dents.
The pad and the cork are perfect.
All pics at : http://neckclar.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=5413631
I'm asking $700 worldwide shipping included (via registered mail), Paypal fees at my charge.
Shipped from France.

[Michael Ward]

I have a brand new unused Selmer one that came with my Privilege available.
I bought the more traditional neck which I prefer.

[Michael Ward]

Mine is the extreme angled Bay style Selmer neck like the current Buffet one. It is completely unmarked and mint.