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It is the reason I use Yanagisawa sopranino and sopranos. With very little change in embouchure, oral cavity, and voicing, I was very close to in tune (mostly 0 but some + and - not greater than 5 cents when I charted the instrument with a tuner) across the scale of the instrument. When I played my wife's Ref 54 I was pleasantly surprised at how good the intonation was. Since I play soprillo through bass sax and because I am a hobbyist, I don't have time to memorize the intonation quirks for eight instruments! At one time there was an alternate fingering chart just for the Mark VI floating around. As a hobbyist I found the Selmer Mark VI's inherent intonation to be a show stopper for me. I don't usually buy an instrument for investment purposes I buy them for the sound, feel, and ergonomics. I don't have money to burn, just savings when I didn't have anything to buy } Depleating super fast though ))
Selmer reference 54 alto antique plus#
I suppose I would only purchase the 1954 MKVI as a collectors item and that would mean I couldn't afford a decent Alto for a good while! Plus it would be a shame for it not to get played other than in the house as I'd probably would be paranoid about taking it to some of the places I play. Doubt I could test play the 1974 MKVI, as its in the UK.
Selmer reference 54 alto antique trial#
54 I had on trial for a couple of days - hence when this 1954 horn popped up. I did play it and to be honest I think I prefer the A901 I test played a week back! Might have a lot to do with that fact that I'm comfortable with my T901. He also plays a MKVI Alto but a 1965 I believe. It appears very well looked after and maintained - plays like a dream in his hands (not mine quite yet). I'm giving it serious thought as I don't want to kick myself down the road when I chose not to buy it After all is it is a five digit MKVI I had a friend of mine who is very experienced player, try the 1954 MKVI and checked it over. If on the other hand you are in the fortunate position of having money to burn, then why the hell not?! You've definitely got GAS (and funds), but I wouldn't knock you if you bought a '54 Mk6! I just wonder whether there are some purchasing decisions that you really need to delay. I'm planning a number of shop visits in the interim. And I definitely want to be reasonably comfortable with the first half octave or so of altissimo. My plan is to buy later this year once I've got at least six months of playing (in this, my second stint) and listening under my belt.
Selmer reference 54 alto antique pro#
I'm in the same position as you in that I want to purchase a really nice pro sax, but I don't feel that I'm nearly good enough to make a £4k+ (Keilwerth, Selmer, Rampone, Mauriat, etc.) decision at this stage in my development. For that money, your choice of Mk6s is essentially unlimited and you could buy pretty much *any* new alto, including an Inderbinden which many regard as the best sax in the world. I'm sure the '54 is tempting, but I assume from your reluctance to state the price that it's around £6k. If you buy it for yourself, how do you know that it's really what you want?
Selmer reference 54 alto antique serial number#
Which means that if you buy it as an investment, you could be buying it on age, condition and serial number alone. Your own tone will be far from fully developed at this stage. It plays and looks like a vintage Selmer, including longer bell to improve intonation and a dark lacquer finish.Do you know that this '54 is a good one? (Chances are that it is, given it's an early one.) If not, are you capable of discerning whether or not it's a good one? Given your experience, I suspect not. The Reference 54 takes its inspiration from a 1958 mid-70,000 serial number Mark VI. Join the legions of jazz saxophonists that have rediscovered the sound of the legendary Mark VI and have made the Selmer Reference 54 their horn of choice. This instrument comes complete with shaped flight case, Selmer Paris S-80 C* mouthpiece, cap and ligature, and care products. The keywork of the Selmer Reference 54 saxophone utilizes a modern, ergonomic design.
Selmer reference 54 alto antique full#
A favorite among jazz saxophonists, the Reference 54 offers a rich, full sound with an even scale and great egonomics. It integrates the Mark VI's legendary acoustic characteristics with innovative, modern key work, and better intonation. The Selmer Reference 54 is a professional saxophone inspired by the Mark VI model released in 1954.
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