Selmer Paris Reference 54 Alto Saxophones

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  • Jim takes a look at the Selmer Paris Reference 54 Alto Saxophones - bit.ly/2W21X1H
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  • @rothschildianum
    @rothschildianum 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have got my Ref 54 for two years now. I am loving it more and more. It just sounds very good, and easy to play too.

  • @Cubsfan122112
    @Cubsfan122112 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I love the vintage finish. gives it a much darker and smoother tone than the deep gold imo. i just love the look of it more also.

    • @websoupe
      @websoupe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I deeply agree. I love this kind of sound.

    • @Ethan-vp8tr
      @Ethan-vp8tr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah the vintage finish looks so nice

    • @cameronsax
      @cameronsax 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cubsfan122112 definitely agree

    • @nylekash6213
      @nylekash6213 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cubsfan122112 same. After highschool I'ma switch back to Alto from Bari and buy this

    • @emmanuelserrato7805
      @emmanuelserrato7805 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im kinda new to the saxophone can someone explain why paint affects the sound of a saxophone?

  • @florinneculai2552
    @florinneculai2552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't wait to buy the sax, doesn't matter the finish, just the saxophone

  • @PrinceLuigii
    @PrinceLuigii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my brother and I both had Selmers when we were growing up, I will admit, it was leaps and bounds better than most of the saxes we went against in competition. Boy I was lucky to have one when I was learning

    • @RasplinYT
      @RasplinYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And how would you say yours compares to modern saxes today?

    • @PrinceLuigii
      @PrinceLuigii 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RasplinYT honestly I don't know. My Selmer was bought back in 2003 and it was so wonderful to play. I'm sure the quality of some saxes have improved a lot since then but I still paid 2100$ for my sax back when it was brand new so I don't know about current ones

  • @davidclaro152
    @davidclaro152 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m glad I kept mine. Great horn with a marvelous sound. Your playing is great. Better than me.

  • @thomh6083
    @thomh6083 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    You guys should do an event where volunteers are blindfolded and play a variety of saxes and they can keep the one they choose.

    • @JamesGSO
      @JamesGSO 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Salty Samurai yeah! That would be awesome! Besides the fact you giving away expensive equipment for free

    • @thomh6083
      @thomh6083 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Maybe that was unrealistic mr memestar, but I like the blindfold Idea.

    • @benren10
      @benren10 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Salty Samurai or maybe they try the instruments blindfolded, and they buy the instrument they like

    • @thomh6083
      @thomh6083 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      The_Great_Benzoni yes, or they can keep the instrument for a week or something.

    • @hotwheelsearl
      @hotwheelsearl 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it makes more sense if they can only keep it if they can tell exactly what they're playing on. Would dispel the placebo effect entirely for these instruments.

  • @MJ-mu5tq
    @MJ-mu5tq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Man , You have the ideal job !

  • @tpark89
    @tpark89 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol careless whisper beginning i luv it- the musician and the horns sound great.

  • @wheatley4306
    @wheatley4306 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    He played Careless Whisper, I'm sure of it

    • @extragluten9346
      @extragluten9346 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Wheatley an improvised variation

    • @riktich
      @riktich 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Careless Murmur

    • @Lucia-kk4kn
      @Lucia-kk4kn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jajaja best comment ever !!

  • @saxunltd
    @saxunltd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for the video, Jim! When I first heard that sound, immediately, vintage Selmer Mark VI came to mind! Wow! Interesting though that the original Mark VI didn't have the extra high F# key but the Vintage 54 does! Beautiful horn!

  • @zvonimirtosic6171
    @zvonimirtosic6171 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both are wonderful. Unlacquered finish produces a bit drier sound. Lacquered version a bit juicier sound.

  • @christopherbrown2222
    @christopherbrown2222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With all due respect to my saxophone instructor, one thing I wish I had done is invest in a Reference 54 instead of taking his recommendation to get a Series III. While the Series III is an amazing instrument, every time I hear that warm, dark sound coming from a Reference, I am always taken aback in sheer awe.

  • @Gentrolosiut0
    @Gentrolosiut0 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I think I will buy this saxophone

  • @edsonmigailincacarivargas9687
    @edsonmigailincacarivargas9687 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ese saxofón es hermoso

  • @Vibratosax
    @Vibratosax 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The antique finish sounds a bit better to me..

  • @swingmanic
    @swingmanic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great sound!...I'd love to play some Paul Desmond solos on that horn...Beautiful!!

  • @natan_neeves
    @natan_neeves 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey guys, my name is Natan Neves Takara am brasilero and speak a little English, I urge you to record more duets, here in my region there some people who like to hear the duets of you, Thank you for your attention, strong hug.

    • @davidclaro152
      @davidclaro152 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your English writing is good. Keep it up!

  • @richardjones990
    @richardjones990 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quite a difference between the two horns. The vintage finished horn has a much darker sound to my ear. Perhaps the mpc/reed combination was bettered suited to that particular horn to produce that particular sound. In comparison, the lacquered model sounded somewhat held back given the mpc/reed combination.

  • @harddriverecordingandfilmsNY
    @harddriverecordingandfilmsNY 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    There are a lot of nice things about the Selmer pro saxophones....but I notice one thing in comparison to others; the quiet key action

  • @TachiTekmo
    @TachiTekmo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing like that Selmer Sound. Still the best saxophones in the world, IMO.

    • @andreperovano8487
      @andreperovano8487 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The yanagisawa saxophones are handmade selmer not, yanagisawa has is more soundly

  • @markmccollum2105
    @markmccollum2105 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dream sax

  • @AGC828
    @AGC828 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Balanced. Keeping in mind the player is 90 percent of the sound.. Them the Mouthpiece and reed.. Them the Sax.
    Not sure if the Keilwerth actually does have a sound. Subtle. Live the sound but it might not be as neutral as the 54

  • @JeremyMcCant
    @JeremyMcCant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy's tone is insane!

  • @michaelperkins1515
    @michaelperkins1515 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love yall❤

  • @josephm1264
    @josephm1264 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tasty tone there sir! Very nicely done!

  • @gerardvandoornmalen1977
    @gerardvandoornmalen1977 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great.... :S ... Now I want one...

  • @SAXMINISTRY
    @SAXMINISTRY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheat code: The walls give off some great saxophone acoustics! 🎷😂

  • @MJ-mu5tq
    @MJ-mu5tq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Jim , I want to ask you which of the two version did you enjoy the most . The vintage finish or the gold finish ?

  • @BlasJohnny
    @BlasJohnny 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Sound I Love it

  • @mn-bu2by
    @mn-bu2by 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    かっこい…✨

  • @lorrainestephane3107
    @lorrainestephane3107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sou louco por um selmer

  • @andrewpratten
    @andrewpratten 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    just great. thanks.

  • @SpeedStudios2015
    @SpeedStudios2015 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video, what mouthpiece did you use with this amazing saxophone?

  • @kyivedwards8785
    @kyivedwards8785 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dream sax.. almost got one for 3 granf but i missed out on my chance

    • @nikhilnarwani6322
      @nikhilnarwani6322 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check eBay right now if you are still in the market for one, they have a dark lacquer finish alto for $3,099. Just look up "Selmer Paris Alto Saxophone" it'll be close to the top as it is a new-ish listing (If you are not in the U.S then ignore me xD)

  • @storagedata6896
    @storagedata6896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice sound Jim ! Which mouthpiece / reed characteristics do you have for this trial ?

  • @arc236
    @arc236 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, Jim. Great vid.

  • @ramasawmysokanaden4298
    @ramasawmysokanaden4298 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could u tell why its called reference 54 and where that name come from with thanks

  • @stangetz534
    @stangetz534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jim I got a new 54 and I notice the action is really stiff. How do you make the keys easier to press down? What did the techs do? Thanks!!!

    • @minggenli7552
      @minggenli7552 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You just need to get used to it

    • @clausvidebk1980
      @clausvidebk1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Adjust the springs

    • @brayanswalletz5931
      @brayanswalletz5931 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@clausvidebk1980 I wish I could learn to fix my own sax

  • @MrEpicinator
    @MrEpicinator 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to hear a comparison of the keilwerth mkx and sx90r I want to buy one of those with the vintage finish

  • @smythed.8512
    @smythed.8512 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review. Tone is warm... but stuffy on both horns! I have never played a Ref 54 that didn't sound stuffy. Perhaps this is what Jim is referring to when he says "it'll be interesting to see how these horns age".

  • @MiguelGebremedhin
    @MiguelGebremedhin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous sound ! I'm usually not a selmer guy because I try to avoid what everyone else wants, but this sax just blew me away. Do you guys setup each sax with a light action when you ship it ?

    • @kennethreed8746
      @kennethreed8746 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Avoiding something for the sake of not being the “same” is worst than people who choose something due to popularity

    • @MiguelGebremedhin
      @MiguelGebremedhin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kennethreed8746 According to you, of course.

  • @khairulanam2941
    @khairulanam2941 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What mouthpiece did you used together with horn in this video?

  • @r.g.saxone
    @r.g.saxone 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    May I know which mouthpiece is he using? Thanks 👍🏼

    • @lukasalihein
      @lukasalihein 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shuekingyang8077 No, that's almost definitely not a Selmer - it's a Meyer (or Meyere-like) jazz piece with a medium chamber and medium tip opening in all likelihood.

  • @teacher5376
    @teacher5376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    All the great brand s of saxophone, are made for people 's , whose likes to be part of history 's, year's of best .( soon , collect all the goods, for good, great ..... wait for me... amazing 👏

  • @stangetz534
    @stangetz534 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi how do sales to the US work? Why would anyone buy in the US if you have a lower price?

  • @clariSax90
    @clariSax90 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice presentation, I love your sound and control. How is the Ref compared to the Buffet Senzo in terms of sound, projection in Jazz and Pop music? Can you please do a review of the Senzo?

    • @websoupe
      @websoupe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had the opportunity to play a Buffet Senzo, a Selmer Serie II and a Selmer Limited Edition at the same time. The Senzo is very warm and pure, a beautiful sound, perfect for classical music, but with less projection than the Selmer ones. The Selmer Serie II is focused and very edgy compared to the two other ones and with a lot of projection whereas the Selmer Édition Limitée comes with less projection but with a really warmer and darker sound. This last one is a marvellous instrument, with a soft, fast and comfortable action, a dream… Anyway, these three horns were good horns and the best is to try before buying.

  • @jackbsax7810
    @jackbsax7810 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i found a vintage antique finish reference 54 in a gray color rather than a gold color. i’m a little skeptical of it because i haven’t seen any other reference 54 like this one in eBay or on woodwind brass wind. do you know if this sax is genuine?

  • @TheOldMonkTraveler
    @TheOldMonkTraveler 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much price in us dollar?

  • @elizabethjmanzano
    @elizabethjmanzano 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can make a video on the Selmer Paris Series III Model 62 Jubilee Edition Alto Saxophone?

    • @saxworldwide
      @saxworldwide  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A little old, but very similar for now:- th-cam.com/video/lGRFzr85gGk/w-d-xo.html

  • @jaredkhan8743
    @jaredkhan8743 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i cant decide which one i want. the deep gold or vintage. which is better?

  • @lau_esp
    @lau_esp 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello there, I was wondering if you would do a demonstration video of the Sakkusu tenor saxophone on your website, I am interested it but have no reviews to base it on. Thanks :)

  • @gilsontopfstedt3554
    @gilsontopfstedt3554 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've played one of These years ago, incomparable tone color. But Selmer saxofones don't sound all the same in the model range. Some are exceptional, others are mediocre but ALL of them need adjustment out of the Box.

  • @vagnerlavaqui7443
    @vagnerlavaqui7443 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    setup?

  • @yodeyma
    @yodeyma 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful song ! Mouthpiece ?

  • @hwpoison
    @hwpoison 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    mi sueñooooo

  • @israeltumsanti9794
    @israeltumsanti9794 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    donde se encuentra la casa instrumental

  • @ganeshshewale2847
    @ganeshshewale2847 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Instrument.....

  • @eddymuratagic7955
    @eddymuratagic7955 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    How would you compare it to a Yamaha 62?

  • @thomh6083
    @thomh6083 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you achieve the tone style such as in the forget you video? I't really cool.

    • @LeMelleKH2
      @LeMelleKH2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A mix of long tones, and having the concept you want in your head.

  • @teacher5376
    @teacher5376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brands on instruments, gears, tools, and bags. From a to z...

  • @raseshgandhi6702
    @raseshgandhi6702 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic sounding m going to buy this as my budget. I'm music teacher keyboard player. Rasesh Gandhi india Gujarat

  • @Turbkey_Samdwich
    @Turbkey_Samdwich 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there any other lig other than a Rovner that will work for a Beechler 7 metal alto mouthpiece? I just don't like the Rovner.

    • @chrispotter3190
      @chrispotter3190 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      CJ Waterman olegatures are pretty popular

  • @NuwanUdana
    @NuwanUdana 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    what mouthpiece did you use

  • @dogegaming3415
    @dogegaming3415 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello sax.co.uk , on your online website, how could I purchase something on the website since everything's in pounds and I'm from the U.S?

    • @saxworldwide
      @saxworldwide  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Doge. In the top right hand corner you'll see a USA flag which will convert the prices to USD. Bear in mind you'll pay the price ex UK VAT too. When you complete your purchase your bank will charge you in dollars. All the best

  • @alvinwilianto8730
    @alvinwilianto8730 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    hai, which one is better, p mauriat greg olsby edition or this selmer reference 54?
    thanks

    • @ryanvelten6937
      @ryanvelten6937 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alvin Wilianto P Mauriats are nice horns but there nothing better than a top of the line Selmer or Yamaha.

  • @maheshwarmaheshwar6144
    @maheshwarmaheshwar6144 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hindi cinema 54 number saxophone ultra saxophone how much cost to replay I am Hyderabad speaking

  • @ethanmcintosh4979
    @ethanmcintosh4979 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful sound, but isn't this a classical saxophone??

    • @Craig2760
      @Craig2760 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ethan McIntosh no, the Reference 54 are modeled after the Super Balanced Action and Mark VI saxophones made famous by jazz players. The Selmer SA Series II is an example of Selmer’s classical saxophone.

  • @alessandrosalvagno4275
    @alessandrosalvagno4275 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i don't know why but this sax sounds like my conductor low end sax xD
    same sound

    • @rczeien
      @rczeien 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Record yourself and then listen to it.

  • @isaiahrodriguez9916
    @isaiahrodriguez9916 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am thinking of getting a professional saxophone that will last through college and up. What would you recommend?

    • @isaiahrodriguez9916
      @isaiahrodriguez9916 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      gaming with will I've looked some yamahas but I liked the Antigua pro one better and I'm looking the silver plated selmer 42 and the p.mauriat system 72

    • @Brobecreative35
      @Brobecreative35 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mike Wasowzki Jupiter jas 869

  • @sorinniculae4068
    @sorinniculae4068 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What mouth piece do you use ?

  • @thomh6083
    @thomh6083 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    #bringbackthebass

  • @FLeon-nl1hy
    @FLeon-nl1hy 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which scale are you playing with, or is a song?

    • @ryanvelten6937
      @ryanvelten6937 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Juan F. L it's improvisation

    • @FLeon-nl1hy
      @FLeon-nl1hy 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ryan Velten In a pentatonic scale or dorian or just a mayor scale?

  • @evancourtney5610
    @evancourtney5610 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What higher end Tenor Saxophone would you suggest?

    • @Nick.McIntyre
      @Nick.McIntyre 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I checked out a few at the NASA conference earlier this year, and my personal favorite is the Selmer Series III. Second option, probably a Yamaha EX. You really need to take the time and find out what is best for you. Play a lot of horns and get what you like and what you sound best on.

    • @thisisnotdom
      @thisisnotdom 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Evan Courtney You have to play a bunch of them. They are all "good". Just depends which one suits your playing style.

  • @billabbott6092
    @billabbott6092 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I play a 1955 63000 MK VI Alto and have tried the reference 54 and was not very impressed ? If the early VI's are the most coveted and desired Saxophones on earth then why would Selmer not just remanufacture what was already perfection and not try to improve it? New "Coca Cola" yes...that was an awesome idea. Does Steinway keep on trying to reinvent the piano? No. Has anyone improved the violin since Strad?

    • @juanlulourido548
      @juanlulourido548 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bill Abbott The mark VI would have so much value if they were produced today,but now are getting more apreciated the bslanced and super balanced action selmers

    • @Akiss
      @Akiss 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I play a 1954 58k Mark VI and they sound the same, except the Ref 54 has more tonal consistency. Speaking of Strad, it seems to consistently lose to newer violins in double-blind tests, so they did arguably improve on it. I love vintage Selmers, but I don't think they're necessarily perfect.

  • @deanhaynes3136
    @deanhaynes3136 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Sax.co.uk what laquer has the best sound

    • @ryanvelten6937
      @ryanvelten6937 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dean Haynes Lacquering effects maybe about 5% of your sound. It's pretty much all aesthetic when you get down to it. When in doubt just get a standard lacquered horn.

    • @deanhaynes3136
      @deanhaynes3136 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ok thanks

    • @rothschildianum
      @rothschildianum 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got the antique finish. Every time people saw mine, people always said "Wow, such a beautiful Saxophone!". I guess people are just so used to seeing sparkling gold finish.....

  • @alio2269
    @alio2269 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vintage looks nice but the darker tone turned me off

  • @alexander1982miller
    @alexander1982miller 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    puppies

  • @philippedetravy7761
    @philippedetravy7761 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't like Selmer ... Excessive price, sound "conformist" - I have an Selmer Super Action 1947, I sold it for bying 3 saxos (one ténor (Selmer Bundy - Same tube Buesher 400), one alto Conn Chuck Berry II, wonderfull ...more One baryton Welklang Soloist ...), 3 for one, and 3 better !!! Selmer is finish ...

  • @desireapple2630
    @desireapple2630 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    R54 IS BAD.

    • @user-kz7wj5fl9r
      @user-kz7wj5fl9r 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Desire Apple It’s quite good, actually.