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8 Reviews For Selmer Reference 54 tenor
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rhmsax 8th Mar 2009
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Good Points: All notes speak with authority throughout the entire range, including altissimo. Great centered tone, projection and tonal flexibilty...much better than my 110000 cira M6. What a nice suprise!
Bad Points: Keys do not have the compact placement or feel of a M6 (tenor). Contrary to the ads, the M6 is a faster horn to play.and is superior to the 54. The 54 is also quite a bit heavier than the M6.
General comments: Tried about 8 different Reference 54 tenors before making my purchase. They were all fairly close in overall sound and general playing characteristics. Selmer quality control and uniformity has definitely improved since the time when I brought my M6 tenor in 1963. Back then there was very little continuity from one horn to another, especially in the bottom register.
I carefully tried and compared the 54 to all others (including Series II & III, all Yamahas, Yanis and Keilworth) and none of them had the subtle sonic qualities of the 54. They were all good pro horns, but lacked that unidenfiable "something" that made the 54, like the M6, stand out.
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Starduster 7th Feb 2009
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A reasonable tonal quality but Selmer now seem to suffer from poor quality assurance.
I took delivery of a ref. 54 and it was unplayable due to out of adjustment keys and sticking pads. Compared to the Yamaha YTS62 the 54 is difficult to adjust but the biggest problem is staining of the laquer on the bell. This is a problem known to Selmer and they admit it is caused by acid in the flux used to solder brackets to the bell. Prior to applying the laquer, this should be thoroughly cleaned off but i ...- Read Starduster's review (166 words)
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gmosher 10th Feb 2008
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This horn is so expensive that you really need to want a first-rate horn. However, I haven't played a sax that comes close to the overall playability tone and 'sexiness' of the Reference 54. Years after my purchase I don't regret it one bit. In fact, now I'm saving my thousands for a Reference Alto- Read gmosher's review (128 words)
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Uri Ben 13th Jan 2008
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Look, sound!!!, The Selmer Reference 54 tenor is easy to play. It becomes a part of you just after few minutes of playing.- Read Uri Ben's review (23 words)
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dustysax 14th Nov 2007
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The Selmer Reference 54 tenor is a very good sax. Nice full tone, real good sound. The sax itself feels good to hold and play palm keys felt just right for me, although I have big hands. Looks wise its stunning. If money is no problem, however what ever sax you're thinking of buying I'd recommend you spend a little time on it, that should go without saying. I play with a rock band and play a lot of soul backing stuff with my sax and get on fine.- Read dustysax's review (103 words)
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timddeb
4th May 2007
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I have tried around 15 or so of these saxes, and only found two I wanted. (Wife has the second one) The first has been with me virtually since they became available. Great sound, better than any MKVI I I have tried, and there have been a lot of those, and has not let me down, being played for an average of 20hours a week. So impressed I bought Altos as well. (These have a tendancy for the G# key to stick, so watch for that) WE also have P Maurriatts which we like, for a backup, and have had Yan ...- Read timddeb's review (318 words)
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skirsty14 28th Dec 2006
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I highly recommend this sax.- Read skirsty14's review (34 words)
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I tried several Selmar Reference 54 tenor saxophones, and a few Reference 36's on the same day, and it was clear to me that the 36's have a better, fatter and more complex sound. I almost bought a Ref 36 that day, but I just couldn't part with my old Mark VI, and I couldn't afford to have both. I reasoned that the grass is always greener, and that in a month I'd have deep regrets. I am glad I made that call!- Read chrisinmadison's review (212 words)
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