
It plays and looks like a vintage Selmer, including longer bell to improve intonation and a dark lacquer finish.
#Selmer reference 54 vintage serial number#
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. The Reference 54 combines the Mark VI’s coveted vintage sonic character with modern, optimized keywork and improved intonation.
#Selmer reference 54 vintage full#
A favorite among jazz saxophonists, the Reference 54 offers a rich, full sound with an even scale and great egonomics. The Selmer Paris Reference 54 professional tenor saxophone is inspired by the legendary Mark VI model that was released in 1954.

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The Vintage or Antique finish has been market up or scratched on various places around the horn but it only adds to the cool patina. I bought this sax on the advice of my sax teacher, well I can: the instrument is reliable, the sound is good, and if I ever get tired of the sax one day I sold it (without losing too much money it seems). My last gig with the horn was in Manhattan at Bowery Electric in March 2020. The problem will most probably what is placed before the beak The instrument is easy to play, just, and what I like is that there are no surprises: if the sound is bad, it's not the fault of the instrument. I had tried any other sax, yeah saw it on this model I learn to play.
