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This topic is of particular interest to me because I'm in a similar situation. I acquired a Selmer USA clarinet a few years ago and have been playing it ever since. I would love to no what the model is but other than a model number (1052), gold-plated keys and very nice grenadilla wood there is no way for me to determine the actual model name. I tried Selmer USA directly but they were of no help. As well I've tried to track it on other sites that carry Selmer model numbers but again, no success. My tech says the wood is better than the Selmer Signet Soloists that she works on but she can't identify the model either. It appears that it was purchased in the early 90's, given the dates on the literature that came with the instrument.

Anyone have any suggestions?

I'm wondering if my bass mod 22 from '86 is a good player as the model 30 and what you mean for 'golden era' or better model? Mine has the double lever style for right hand side keys I've not tried other Selmer bass clarinets so it play well but not so well to me, some notes are not even (a little stuffy) and required some embouchure effort even if all pads seal correctly. Is this usual on bass clarinets generally? A customized mouthpiece with a baffle help me greatly to improve the projection in general and mitigate those notes which speaks much better It play at 442 with all the pipe in. I'm not familiar with a model 22, and haven't played any Selmer basses from the mid-80's. The old model 30's/33's aren't stuffy at all, and the new Buffets and Selmers ($$$!) both play extremely well and if in good order, aren't stuffy. Student instruments and poorly designed pro instruments can be stuffy, no matter how well maintained.

Bass clarinets are VERY sensitive to poor adjustment. You might also try different reed and mouthpiece combinations, too. Too open or closed mouthpieces can cause response problems, especially in the second register, and too hard reeds can make stuffy notes sound even worse.