According to information on Selmer's trademark application, the stand-alone 'Signet' name was first used in 1947. Programmu bust digits for iphone. Stand-alone meaning just the word 'Signet' inside the oval logo. The application specifically says that 1947 was its 'first use anywhere', which implies anywhere in the world. In comparison, the earliest Selmer trademark application states that the first use of the Selmer name on musical instruments dates to 1886 even though their first US trademark application wasn't processed until 1931.

Selmer (Paris) clarinets Professional clarinets since 1885 The Series: is the letter in the serial number itself and not the model Series. Example: Selmer, Series 10S, #B0478 is a B Series made in 1980. We have no information on Selmer clarinets made before the L Series There is no definitive information available as to when particular types of instruments, such as 'Radio Improved', 'Model 55', 'Balanced Tone', etc., began insofar as serial number is concerned. Unlike some of the saxophone models, each clarinet is clearly marked as to it's model, though I believe I've seen a few exceptions in the clarinets of the late 1930's. Serial number year of manufacture no records.

I have a Bundy clarinet that I've been playing for almost 5 years and I love it to death. There is a serial number on the. (acquired by Selmer, some clarinets.