Oct 17, 2016 - I am looking to purchase a Selmer Tenor Reference 54. I am familiar with Mark VI, Mark VII and SA series, this is quite different to that. No such marking as STS-R54 on a Selmer, and the SN should be preceded by an N. In 1885, following graduation from the Paris Conservatory, Henri Selmer and brother Alexandre began building reeds and woodwind instruments in Paris, France.

Model 74 Selmer (Reference 54) Bb Tenor Saxophone: Inspired by the Mark VI model released in 1954, Selmer presents the Reference 54 tenor saxophone. An tenor saxophone that integrates the Mark VI's legendary acoustic characteristics with innovative modern keywork. The Reference tenor takes its inspiration from a 1958 mid-70,000 serial number Mark VI. Musicians and aficionados consider these the most valuable (other than David Sanborn who prefers later models).

The Reference plays and feels like a vintage Selmer, including longer bell to improve Intonation and a dark, warm lacquer finish. In fact, one of the professionals at IAJE back in January had a 76,000 Mark VI. Comparing them side-by-side we all thought that the Reference possessed a fuller, richer sound than that particular VI. Acoustics: 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.

This is a Selmer Reference 54 alto sax, serial number 653704. This horn was played only as a store demo horn, and is in excellent physical condition. The only real wear is some light surface scratching on the bottom bow and bell, the kind you only see in the right light. There are no dents or dings, and no resolders.

The original neck is perfect. Pads are in excellent condition. Programma ekzamen 158 m bondarenko. The sax has not seen a whole lot of playing time. These instruments have quickly become a favorite among players.

They have a very open and responsive sound, so jazzers love them, and yet they also have a dark rich character in the tone, making classical players flock to them as well. It truly captures the magic of the Mark VI. It comes in a brand new Mt.