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They also removed some of the plates running down the tube that the pillars were previously soldered onto.
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However, they lost various bits of unnecessary weight from around the bell/bow and bow/body bands. They kept the special blend of brass that has been one of the key ingredients for years which helps produce ‘the’ Selmer sound. I mentioned in the video that essentially Selmer took their Saxophones on a crash diet. However, from the depths of despair, they made a raft of subtle changes, didn’t really tell anyone (communication is not their strong point!) and suddenly we noticed Selmer’s coming through that played absolutely beautifully. There had been quality issues (and admittedly there’s still only one winner in French vs Japanese manufacturing but they have improved greatly), strikes within the workforce, the threat of closure and more. In fact, until they made the changes in about 2014 across the range, you could argue that modern Selmers were stodgy and not much fun to own or play. I’ve sat with Simon many times in our videos and he sounds great on everything, BUT, I’ll always remember this video we shot and how that Selmer sound was just was so rich, fat and luxurious and filled the room immediately.īut why? Modern Selmer’s haven’t always received critical acclaim from players, and from me either. Within 5 seconds I could tell you blindfolded that this is a Selmer Ref 54. So, now I’ve nailed my colours firmly to the mast, let’s try and get into the pertinent question of why? For me, it’s all about tone, just check out the sound Simon makes on this Tenor in the video demo above at 01:14. But, as someone who’s been doing this for nearly 20 years and played hundreds, if not thousands of Saxophones, here’s my admission: When push came to shove, and I had to put my own hand in my pocket to buy a new Tenor in 2015, I bought the Selmer – and am delighted I did! Why Selmer? We’d all have our own favourites in this list, and there’s a host of amazing options above. In this instance, if you’re looking for a premium level new Saxophone I’d suggest this would be a worthy list to consider: Whether we’re talking musical instruments, sports players, cars or whatever it may be. It plays, feels, and looks like a vintage Selmer, including longer bell to improve intonation and a dark lacquer finish.When we seek to measure the ‘greatness’ of something it’s always relevant to its competition.
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Join the legions of jazz saxophonists that have rediscovered the sound of the legendary Mark VI and have made the Selmer 72 Reference 54 alto saxophone their horn of choice.The Reference 54 alto takes its inspiration from a 1958 mid-70,000 serial number Mark VI. Complete with shaped flight case, Selmer Paris Super Session mouthpiece, cap and ligature, and care products.
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The keywork of the Selmer 72 alto saxophone is extremely fluid and reacts well to even the most wicked licks. A major favorite among jazz saxophonists the Reference 54 alto saxophone offers a rich throaty sound that even "barks" well in the lower register.
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Inspired by the Mark VI model released in 1954, the Selmer Paris 72 Reference 54 alto is a professional saxophone that integrates the Mark VI's legendary acoustic characteristics with innovative modern key work and better intonation.
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The Reference plays and feels like a vintage Selmer, including longer bell to improve intonation and a dark, warm lacquer finish. The Reference alto takes its inspiration from a 1958 mid-70,000 serial number Mark VI.