Selmer Paris Privilege Bass Clarinet Demonstration, Review, and Introduction

I recently went to Paris and got myself a Selmer Paris Privilége low-c bass clarinet, and I am IN LOVE 😍 ! In this video, I'll demonstrate the instrument and talk about some features of this gorgeous instrument.
In this video, I am playing:
Selmer Paris Privilége Bass Clarinet www.cleverclar...
Selmer Paris Focus Bass Clarinet Mouthpiece
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If you'd like to try a Privilege Bass (or any of my awesome clarinets), let's chat! Visit my website (cleverclarineti...) and get in touch.

[@kulwinderkaur617]

Michael lowenstern is my favorite bass clarinet and he played the selmer bass clarinet!

[@orlandopimentel4459]

Beautiful instrument! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 What number is your bass? Mine is an old 33. I tried a new one a year ago and it blew my mind. The improvements throughout the years, especially mechanism, is remarkable.

[@cleverclarinetist]

Wow!!! This is a Privilege 67. It’s brand-new, so the serial number is pretty high. 😂

[@melissamccoy1354]

I have a 33 that dates from 1988-91. Played this new 67 at the ICA Low Bass Clarinet Fest in Phoenix and it blew my mind. So I'm buying one now. Goodbye rollover IRA, LOL!

[@orlandopimentel4459]

@@melissamccoy1354 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@levi1852]

I love your channel. It would also be cool to see reviews about some affordable synthetic bass clarinets like the Kessler Custom Low C bass and the Ridenour Low C bass. They both have a lot of good feedback and it is always helpful to get another honest opinion about a product. Keep it up!

[@cleverclarinetist]

Thanks, Levi! I am glad you're enjoying the channel. I do have a review of some more affordable grenadilla instruments by Royal Global on the channel. I probably won't review Ridenour instruments due to ethical concerns (his blog got pretty scary at the beginning of the pandemic), but perhaps there is a chance for a Kessler review in the future!

[@cleverclarinetist]

Here's a link to my bass clarinet demo playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLxbfluGnKNOhgKe-6LI33_lC7H6jqeqZI

[@levi1852]

@@cleverclarinetist Are you referring to the blog posts where he talks about "Clarinet P*rn"?

[@cleverclarinetist]

@@levi1852 No, he posted a lot of racist, bigoted content in recent years. I think he's since taken it all down.

[@levi1852]

@@cleverclarinetist Oh... I had no idea; thank you for informing me!

[@emjay2045]

Nice sound. I like my Selmer Bass as well. How does the focus mouthpiece differ from that other one you had ?

[@cleverclarinetist]

Thank you! I love it so far. I’m finding that the Focus mouthpiece gives me a similar sound but with more control. My previous mouthpiece was an Ernst Schreiber JM.

[@pukalo]

is it possible to do a comparison between the selmer privilege and the buffet crampon prestige bass clarinets

[@cleverclarinetist]

I would LOVE to make that video, but I am not currently a Buffet dealer. If I can get ahold of one, I’ll do it!

[@melissamccoy1354]

I have had many friends say the Selmer has the bigger, more attractive sounds and plays easier.