Soloist "Style" E with cap and ligature Lebayle The ARB in the name

The ARB in the name stands for Arnold Ross Brillhart

and lots of material removed from the body at the beak and shank make for a lively

a control stamp from the core used

It is almost like a cross between a Meyer NY USA and a Slant "Tone Edge"

Soloist "Style" E with cap and ligature Lebayle The ARB in the nameHere is an original 1970's Selmer E, sometimes called "Soloist Style". This piece measures . 077" which is closer to a D opening on the Selmer charts. These pieces came after the long shank versions that still had the word "Soloist" stamped on the table. They also feature the longer shank for tuning and a redesigned lower beak profile for a more comfortable bite. This era of production still features the innovative 'horseshoe cathedral' design and