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The result is a refined sound that has a lot of warmth and projection. Selmer introduced the Reference 54 in an attempt to capture the essence of a 1954 Mark VI, but with modern keywork and intonation. Keyed in F, the F-mezzo design is a unique hybrid between the Chu Berry and the Naked Lady with same side bell keys. 0 655,xxx Selmer Reference 54 alto saxophone.

Selmer reference 54 for sale full#

These were the most eloborate Conn saxophones ever made with extravagant engraving and full pearl touches. Wonder Improved & Wonder Perfected - Elkhart IND Wonder Improved - Elkhart IND & Worcester MASS *date/serial number relationships during WW II production and immediate post-production are based on our data collected from original sales receipts found in cases.

Selmer reference 54 for sale serial number#

* This complete Buescher serial number chart was derived from the data of Albert Mensinga plus our own data compiled from original sales receipts found in cases of specific instruments. If that bothers you, you can swap out the neck for a few hundred dollars, and it will look new again, and then sell the old neck for not much less! But it plays great with this neck and this setup, so IвЂ™m not messing with success.Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 10 Rue Neuve-Saint-Georges Г ParisДЄntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 50 Rue Saint-Georges Г ParisДЄntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 26 Rue de Rocroy Г ParisДЄntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 39 Rue de Dunkerque Г parisДЄntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 56 Rue Laffitte Г ParisДЄntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 6 Rue Lallier Г Paris This example has some lacquer wear on the neck from use. /rebates/&.com252fSelmer-Paris-Reference-54-Tenor-Saxophone-463170. Ergonomics are hard to beat on any saxophone.

It plays beautifully, with a lyrical French core like a good Mark VI, but with a tone that is its own thing. The Ref 54 is billed as inspired by the Mark VI.

Selmer reference 54 for sale series#

The Series IIвЂ™s and IIIвЂ™s can be quite frustrating in the mouthpiece department. ItвЂ™s the only alto Selmer currently makes that tunes easily with a Meyer or other typical jazz mouthpiece. Dark gold lacquer with Reference engraving High F key Centred sound, rich in overtones, in the style of the Mark VI from 1954. The Reference 54 is my favorite modern Selmer without any question. TheyвЂ™re a lot like vintage Selmer resonators, but they give you a bit more punch and volume out of the horn. He makes his own large slightly domed resonators, which is what you get on this instrument. Vintage early 1970's 'Orlando' D-18-style Acoustic Guitar made in JapanOrlando is possibly a Matsumoku brand and this one bears resemblance to early 70's lower-end Aria'sVG (7 / 10) condition with some play wear / scratches / dings, no cracks or repairs - straight neck with mild relief bow, good action at 1 / 8' 12th fret low E and 7 / 32' high E, very light fret wear - no bellying or. PRICE MATCH - If you see this product cheaper and in stock elsewhere, please forward the details or contact us and we will do our best to match or better the. Ken Beason is an experienced saxophone repairman and designer, with a great reputation.

Selmer reference 54 for sale professional#

TheyвЂ™re built to play GREAT, but just need to be setup to play their best after the fact. Inspired by the Mark VI model released in 1954, the Selmer Paris 72 Reference 54 alto is a professional saxophone that integrates the. However, once you fix everything on one of these, they are EXCELLENT instruments. Harsh, I know, but thatвЂ™s why used modern Selmers tend to sell so much lower than new ones. You can buy a new Ref 54 for way more money, and it wonвЂ™t play this well either right out of the case, or especially a few months later after the factory pad job starts to fall apart on you in a hundred little ways. This one got a complete overhaul of everything, which is the best case scenario. These saxes have different finishes, the 54 has matt. For sale is a beautiful Selmer Reference 54 with ornate sprawling factory engravings These saxophone are Selmer Pariss modern take on an inspired recreation. If youвЂ™ve read around on this site much, youвЂ™ll know that I think almost any modern Selmer needs a full repad, at the least, if itвЂ™s going to play up to its potential. Also available from Selmer Paris is the Reference 36 Tenor Saxophone. This is a great playing Selmer Reference 54 Alto overhauled not too long ago by Ken Beason.