#Selmer reference 54 alto neck pro
#Selmer reference 54 alto neck professional

The new Selmer necks feature the new Jubilee series octave design which decreases the weight on the neck tube allowing for a free-er altissimo response and clarity Add to Wishlist. An easy blowing mouthpiece with an excellent articulation (detached notes). I thought the Reference neck was darker sounding than the Heritage neck but as I listen back to the recordings, I just think the Reference neck has a fatter more spread sound which tends to diffuse the brightness in the sound. Selmer Paris 3rd Generation Reference 54 Alto Sax Neck. It looks pretty much like a new saxophone. Compared to the Heritage alto sax neck, the original Reference 54 alto saxophone neck has a fatter more spread sound to my ears.

#Selmer reference 54 alto neck professional

This horn has not been played much, and pads are in quite good shape. This was just tuned up and got a professional “neck fit” by Matt Stohrer (which is a big job and really improves the horn’s response). This is the rare limited edition model with the red S on the neck and additional engravings. Approximately 300 of the standard edition were made for the USA market, and only about 70 of the limited model. There’s a good reason that these horns are so popular! They have the best tone of any of the modern Selmers (in my opinion). Selmer Paris Reference 54 Limited Edition Kookaburra Alto Sax. The original honey lacquer is completely intact and there aren’t any dings or dents. This horn is pretty much flawless, with only a few superficial scratches on the bottom bow. Here is a gorgeous Selmer Reference 54 alto saxophone.

#Selmer reference 54 alto neck pro

Intonation and ergonomics are modern and better than a VI, so it’s a great horn for a whole range of people interested in a pro alto. Selmer Reference 54 Alto Saxophone 703xxx. This horn is in beautiful shape with gorgeous engraving and lacquer, and the tone really is reminiscent of the Mark VI vibe. The modern high-end Selmers are definitely a case of “buy used and save the difference.” The cheapest online new price I could find on one is $6849.00. This one is almost new looking and is in better playing condition than a new one. This saxophone is sold! But click HERE to see our current selection of alto saxophones.