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Building on the success of the new generation of clarinets (Privilège, Présence, Prologue), the Bb and A* Muse clarinets have been designed for musicians seeking instruments offering a very precise and direct response. The Muse clarinets evoke the artists source of inspiration to lead them to creative freedom, beauty, universal harmony...
Muse, get inspired & inspire
We are presenting you with this new instrument for playing with great ease. Designed to become the natural extension of your breath, each note has clarity and immediate vibration.
For four years, the Henri SELMER Paris development team and orchestra clarinet players from different countries brought together for this project, have been combining their knowledge and experience to produce the Muse set of professional clarinets.
With optimized ergonomics, tone rich in harmonics and well calibrated intonation with precise intervals, Muse clarinets were designed to become both tools and accomplices for clarinet players. They benefit from the excellent manufacturing quality of Henri SELMER Paris clarinets, carefully selected woods and an outstanding reliability thanks to the EVOLUTION? system (increased stability and longevity).
Sound quality
The Muse clarinets have a clear, colorful, warm tone. Musicians are also attracted by its ease of response, its accuracy and its great homogeneity (in the intervals and switching from note to note).
- New conical bores for both 64 and 65mm barrels
- New conical bores of the body
- G# C# precision optimized by a raised tone hole
- New geometry of the holes
- New bell bores
- Placement and correction tone hole of low F and E notes on the lower joint.
Ergonomic comfort
The Muse clarinet offers an ergonomic comfort similar to the one on our Privilège and Présence models, tested by numerous clarinetists worldwide.
The design of the keywork allows for a very quick adaptation to the instrument. In addition, the A clarinet* has an adjustable thumb spatula for the low F and E correction key (also available on the Bb clarinet).
EVOLUTION? system
Clarinette système EvolutionThe EVOLUTION? system has been integrated to the Muse clarinet. This innovation based on a new generation resin interior lining, providing better stability and longevity to the instrument, while preserving the acoustic qualities of the traditional wooden clarinet.
The interior diameter of the upper joint is enlarged, only on the upper half, to add the resin. The final boring is then done in a traditional way by hand and using the same tools. Our production process in addition to the sealing properties of the resin create a hermetic envelope, which prevents the infiltration of moisture into the wood fibers and solves the problem of cracks on the most fragile part of the instrument.
Système évolution graphique Scientific studies along with blind acoustic tests demonstrated that there is no notable difference in sound between traditional clarinets and EVOLUTION? system clarinets.
Moreover the thermal conductivity characteristics of the resin are superior to those of ebony: clarinets fitted with the EVOLUTION? system heat up more quickly and ensure the pitch is more stable. Practical for changing clarinets quickly!
Henri SELMER Paris offers a 10-year warranty on all upper joints of clarinets made with the EVOLUTION? system.
Refined design
The refined aesthetics of these clarinets add to the pleasure of playing them!
The original laser engraving on the bottom body of the instrument is inspired by the values of generosity, listening and transmission of the musical practice. The feather symbolizes lightness and creative freedom.
Muse engraving
To complete their aesthetics, the Muse clarinets have two flat black chrome-plated metal rings, as well as two silver-plated rings with a new design.
Accessories
- Echo mouthpiece: Echo is a universal mouthpiece suitable for all clarinetists and the first Henri SELMER Paris clarinet mouthpiece to be entirely manufactured on a digitally controlled machine, giving it an unprecedented production stability.
- PRiSMe single or double case
- Silver-plated ligature and cap
- Maintenance kit (swab, cork grease, soft cloth)
- Inspirational notebook: offered with every purchase of a Muse clarinet, this exclusive 160-page notebook was created by Henri SELMER Paris in collaboration with clarinetist Kinan Azmeh. This notebook will unleash the creativity of each artist through unique reflections and exercises.
