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It plays, feels, and looks like a vintage Selmer, including longer bell to improve intonation and a matte finish.Īcoustics: Reference body style-full sound, Necks: Reference bore, Construction: ribs, Body material: Matte finish over yellow brass, Mouthpiece: Super Session, Mechanism: compact key positioning - closer to the body and directly under the hand, Range: high F# key, Front F key: spatula, Left-hand thumb rest: plastic, Right-hand thumb rest: metal adjustable, Adjusting screws: high F, G# key, F#/G# lug, F#/G#, adjusting bar, low C#, low B, side C, side Bb, Pivot screws: tapered, Needle springs: blued steel, Pads: treated leather with metal resonators, Hand-engraved bell, Shaped flight case

Selmer reference 54 tenor serial number#

The Reference 54 tenor 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 74 Reference 54 tenor saxophone their horn of choice. Complete with shaped flight case, Selmer Paris Super Session mouthpiece, cap and ligature, and care products. The keywork of the Selmer 74 tenor saxophone is extremely fluid and reacts well to even the most wicked licks. A major favorite among jazz saxophonists, the Reference 54 tenor saxophone offers a rich throaty sound that even "barks" well in the lower register.

Selmer reference 54 tenor professional#

Inspired by the Mark VI model released in 1954, the Selmer Paris 74 Reference 54 tenor is a professional saxophone that integrates the Mark VI's legendary acoustic characteristics with innovative modern key work and better intonation. * Please note - We have this instrument on order / scheduled - please message us to determine when it will arrive! THANK YOU another user makes an offer on this item the price of this item drops by 10% or more It's unique and you'll either love it or hate it.Attention! Watch this item to be notified when: Overall the 54 has an antiqued appearance. Result leaves dark places in corners and less accessible places and creates a faux patina over the entire body. This process is followed with a bronze color matte surfaced lacquer. Then it isīrushed (not polished), intentionally leaving parts of the horn dark. The entire saxophone is antiqued with a process that darkens the entire body to a dark brown.

Body to bell brace made of circular cross-section material.

Adjustment is performed by bending the metal tab under the key as has been done for decades.

Low B-flat sliding screw adjustment not present.

High D and E, left hand palm keys are closer to the body of the instrument.

Alternate high F left hand key in mother of pearl versus metal.

The small changes that are made to the Référence horns are mostly for sentimental reasons. The fact that Selmer has decided to stick with modern Serie III keywork tells you somethingĪbout the reliability of it. The Référence 54 employs modern Serie III keywork except for certain modified keys that mimic the Mark VI classic horns. Both Référence horns are very different from the brighter, punchier Serie III tenor. The 54 is identical to the 36 in overall tonal quality. And this specific characteristic is what sets the Référence saxophones apart fromĪll other horns, present or past. Power and playing ease typified by both new Référence horns. It delivers the surprising combination of While not identical to any specific vintage horn, the Référence 54 speaks with its own wonderful complex voice. Please anyone looking for the sound of a vintage horn. Selmer have acheived the darker, richer tone they were after and it should Identical to that of the Mark VI and is different form the Serie III which terminates higher. The metal responators on the Serie III are swapped for plastic resonators on the Référence 54. The Référence 54 uses a Serie III body and bow, with a larger volume bell. The Mark VI tenor was produced between 19, hence the "54" in the name.

The Référence 54 body geometry was designed to mirror that of the Mark VI, yet Selmer haveĪctually produced a saxophone which outshines the fabled Mark VI.

The Référence 54 was released in the fall of 2000.