This horn has about 80% of its original lacquer left, and has a small dent on the bottom of the bow that does not affect the playability of the horn. The 72 'Flamingo' saxophone features a limited edition, custom engraving of the elegant flamingo bird and is a true collectors item. Mit geeigneten Mundstücken und Blättchen ist die Dynamik erstaunlich groß. Selmer Paris 'bird' models are based on the popular Reference 54 Series saxophones, capturing the essence of the famous Mark VI instruments made in the 1950s and 1960s. Der Sound klingt sehr frei und ist formbar. The horn has a complex sound suitable for all styles of music, for which the early "5 digit" saxophones are known. assist me with this review, I asked a saxophone player friend of mine to have a blow of the new XO Jupiter 2069GL and compare it with his Selmer Reference 54 Flamingo, which etails at almost double the price of the Jupiter. Das Selmer Tenor Serie III (SE-T3L) spielt sich sehr gut, die Mechanik ist extrem gut und folgsam. This alto is one the "long" bow altos, which brings the bell key notes slightly sharp relative to the early "short" bow altos, whose bell keys were flat. This Reference 54 has the rich lush tone that is associated with the classic Selmers, with intonation of the modern Selmer horns. Stylized in the "Spirit of the VI," the Reference 54 marries the neck and bell dimensions of a Mark VI with the body tube and key work of the modern Super Action 80 Series III. It is with great pleasure that we offer an early Reference 54 Alto in the Vintage Brushed finish.
Their designs have formed the basis for nearly all modern saxophones in production, and their models can be found in the hands of legendary players around the world.
2017 SELMER REFERENCE 54 REVIEWS PROFESSIONAL
Henri Selmer Paris has long been associated with producing the finest professional saxophones in the world.