![]() ![]() All in all, I think OP should find a good private instructor and ask them for an expert opinion/ear on this matter. Both situations my opinion would be a Selmer would be unsuitable as to how much all horns regardless of when they were made are expensive and if they are just a beginner I would say invest in a horn such as a Yamaha YAS-23 which is an excellent beginner-intermediate horn that is cheap and retains its value if kept in good condition (300-500?)ĭon’t get me wrong, the Selmers that play, PLAY! I have a Tenor Mark VI on my stand at home but I think without knowing OP’s situation in regard to what they are using the horn for/budget/skill level I could not recommend a Selmer specific model. OP does not currently have the financial security to have yet bought a saxophone. ![]() They are a beginner/intermediate player that has not yet purchased a saxophone hence why they are making a post for which direction to go or 2. I don’t want to jump to conclusions but my thought is that OP is renting either due to 1. How I understood OP’s post was that they have only rented a Selmer saxophone and therefore only are interested in Selmer. Here is an excellent condition Reference 54 alto from Selmer Paris. Complete with shaped flight case, Selmer Paris Super Session mouthpiece, cap and. But click HERE to see our current selection of alto saxophones. The keywork of the Selmer 72 alto saxophone is extremely fluid and reacts well to even the most wicked licks. Are you really willing to shell out for a horn just for the name? I would reconsider and ask yourself a few questions before moving on with this. A major favourite among jazz saxophonists, the Reference 54 alto saxophone offers a rich throaty sound that even 'barks' well in the lower register. It cost me somewhere around ~2000 I believe (or less) when I purchased it. For myself, I always found intonation issues with a lot of Selmers, I play on a Yanagisawa currently after trading in my Conn and it has everything I want in it and is an extremely versatile instrument. I would advise that you keep your mind open about some other makes such as Yamaha, Keilwerth, Yanagisawa, Conn, Beuscher (if you definitely want to go the vintage route with the latter 2). I never found a VI that blew me away (alto specifically) out of the 3 I played. I’ve played quite a few saxophones, specifically Mark VI’s and a Series III. It sounds like just from one rental you seem to be sold on the “name” of the make. Hang on - are you sold on Selmer saxophones? Have you tried any other saxophone make before? What are you looking to do with your saxophone? Actively gig? Jazz? Classical? Just have one to practice with? What’s your background like? Amateur? Professional? Student? There are many questions you should ask prior to purchasing a saxophone. 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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