Selmer Claude Gordon

BobList · 04-21-2004, 04:33 PM

Anyone play one of these horns? Know what they are about, any modifications that can be done?

Bob List

CalicchioMan · 04-21-2004, 05:00 PM

I had one about 15 years ago and really liked it. I liked it more than a CG Benge.

W Scott · 04-21-2004, 08:08 PM

Good horn. It's basically a copy of the Bach, sounds like one too. The fellow in my band that has one hasn't had any problems with it. The horn seems to be well built.

Bill

BrassClass · 04-29-2004, 10:24 PM

Lee Loughnane in Chicago plays one and loves it.

trptbenge · 04-29-2004, 11:40 PM

The Selmer Claude Gordon Model is very lightweight - like the CG Benge but that is where the similarilty ends. The Selmer is a .470 bore. It's only similarity to a Bach is that it was made by some of the same employees.

It is responsive and free blowing with a lot of sizzle. It has not been a particularily popular horn with players. I would not buy one and modify it.
Find a horn that better suits your playing style. If this horn is the right one then buy a CG Selmer.

Mike

W Scott · 04-30-2004, 02:40 PM

Interesting----the C Gordon that I hear every week doesn't have sizzle. It's got the dark, sonorous sound that Bachs' and some Bessons have. I also didn't find it to be all that lightweight, it seemed to be about the same as a Bach. Strad. To me, lightweight would be a Calicchio 1s/2 and the horn is noticeably heavier than that. Maybe the difference in sound is the player?

Bill

chetbaker · 04-30-2004, 03:14 PM

The current Claude Gordon website states that his horn weighs in at 27 oz. WITH the mouthpiece inserted! That's light, man! Bachs generally run around 2 1/2 lbs w/o the piece....BIG difference!

Butch

W Scott · 04-30-2004, 08:16 PM

Hmmmm, now you guys really have my curiousity up. We have practice on Tuesday, so I'll have to have a closer look at that horn. I know it didn't feel at all light, in fact my impression was that it was heavier and more solid than the Bach Strads that several members had. Did any other manufacturer make a Claude Gordon? Benge maybe?

Bill

CalicchioMan · 04-30-2004, 08:52 PM

Hey W Scott...

Yes Benge originally made the CG model then CG moved to Selmer. The Selmer CG is very lightweight and .470 bore

graceffi · 03-16-2005, 12:44 PM

As you're talking 'bout this, I'd like to know: how can I identify if my Benge is a Claude Gordon model?

I've tried to see it on internet, but I've found contradictory information.

Could anyone help me?

It's a 1972 Benge, LA, 5, MLP

Very thanks

Reinaldo Graceffi - Brazil

04-21-2004, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
BobList New Friend Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Baltimore, Md. Posts: 41	Selmer Claude Gordon Anyone play one of these horns? Know what they are about, any modifications that can be done? Bob List __________________ Selmer Claude Gordon Bb Greg Black JB-10 mouthpiece (designed by John Blount) Http://www.JMB-MUSIC.COM Http://www.GregBlackMouthpieces.com

04-21-2004, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
W Scott Piano User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Carson City, NV. Posts: 490	Good horn. It's basically a copy of the Bach, sounds like one too. The fellow in my band that has one hasn't had any problems with it. The horn seems to be well built. Bill __________________ Gabriel is NOT a woodwind player!

04-29-2004, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
BrassClass New Friend Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 18	Lee Loughnane in Chicago plays one and loves it. __________________ "Brass Ain't Nothing But Class"

04-29-2004, 11:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
trptbenge Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	The Selmer Claude Gordon Model is very lightweight - like the CG Benge but that is where the similarilty ends. The Selmer is a .470 bore. It's only similarity to a Bach is that it was made by some of the same employees. It is responsive and free blowing with a lot of sizzle. It has not been a particularily popular horn with players. I would not buy one and modify it. Find a horn that better suits your playing style. If this horn is the right one then buy a CG Selmer. Mike __________________ It's the sound that makes the difference!

04-30-2004, 02:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
W Scott Piano User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Carson City, NV. Posts: 490	Interesting----the C Gordon that I hear every week doesn't have sizzle. It's got the dark, sonorous sound that Bachs' and some Bessons have. I also didn't find it to be all that lightweight, it seemed to be about the same as a Bach. Strad. To me, lightweight would be a Calicchio 1s/2 and the horn is noticeably heavier than that. Maybe the difference in sound is the player? Bill __________________ Gabriel is NOT a woodwind player!

04-21-2004, 05:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
CalicchioMan Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lombard, IL Posts: 170	I had one about 15 years ago and really liked it. I liked it more than a CG Benge.

04-30-2004, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
chetbaker Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 138	Selmer Claude Gordon The current Claude Gordon website states that his horn weighs in at 27 oz. WITH the mouthpiece inserted! That's light, man! Bachs generally run around 2 1/2 lbs w/o the piece....BIG difference! Butch __________________ Kanstul Mariachi Premier Kanstul 1525 Flugelhorn Pieces - Warb. 6ESV top/Black #3 BB - Warb. 6FLM

04-30-2004, 08:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
W Scott Piano User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Carson City, NV. Posts: 490	Hmmmm, now you guys really have my curiousity up. We have practice on Tuesday, so I'll have to have a closer look at that horn. I know it didn't feel at all light, in fact my impression was that it was heavier and more solid than the Bach Strads that several members had. Did any other manufacturer make a Claude Gordon? Benge maybe? Bill __________________ Gabriel is NOT a woodwind player!

04-30-2004, 08:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
CalicchioMan Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lombard, IL Posts: 170	Hey W Scott... Yes Benge originally made the CG model then CG moved to Selmer. The Selmer CG is very lightweight and .470 bore

03-16-2005, 12:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
graceffi New Friend Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8	As you're talking 'bout this, I'd like to know: how can I identify if my Benge is a Claude Gordon model? I've tried to see it on internet, but I've found contradictory information. Could anyone help me? It's a 1972 Benge, LA, 5, MLP Very thanks Reinaldo Graceffi - Brazil

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