See all 4 brand new listings.This is a great playing Selmer Reference 54 Alto overhauled not too long ago by Ken Beason. See details - Selmer Paris Reference 54 Alto Saxophone. Includes Super Session hard rubber mouthpiece and shaped case with cover. Designed after the legendary Mark VI model, the Selmer Paris Reference 54 Eb Alto Saxophone features special dark lacquer finish, high F key.
However, once you fix everything on one of these, they are EXCELLENT instruments. Harsh, I know, but that’s why used modern Selmers tend to sell so much lower than new ones. You can buy a new Ref 54 for way more money, and it won’t play this well either right out of the case, or especially a few months later after the factory pad job starts to fall apart on you in a hundred little ways. This one got a complete overhaul of everything, which is the best case scenario.
Ken Beason is an experienced saxophone repairman and designer, with a great reputation. So that’s what you’re getting. Selmer SE-A3M Series III AltoSax Matt. Selmer SE-A2M Matt SA80 II Alto Sax.
The Series II’s and III’s can be quite frustrating in the mouthpiece department. It’s the only alto Selmer currently makes that tunes easily with a Meyer or other typical jazz mouthpiece. They’re a lot like vintage Selmer resonators, but they give you a bit more punch and volume out of the horn.The Reference 54 is my favorite modern Selmer without any question.
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