Pre-Owned Selmer Paris Reference 54 Tenor Saxophone - Classic Gold Lacquer
The Selmer Paris Reference 54 tenor saxophone captures the legendary acoustic design of the vintage 1954 (get it? Reference? '54?) Mark VI while offering the impeccable mechanical reliability and intonation of a modern instrument. Priced at $5,000, this professional tenor delivers a dark, centered, and remarkably rich tonal core that jazz and classical players have chased for decades without the unpredictability of a vintage horn.
Key Features
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Vintage Mark VI Inspiration: Acoustically modeled after the legendary 1954 Mark VI, offering the iconic dark, thick, and highly resonant tone that defined mid-century jazz.
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Classic Gold Lacquer: Finished in Selmer's rich classic gold lacquer, which not only provides a stunning aesthetic but allows the brass to resonate with a warm, complex character.
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Modern Ergonomics: While the sound is purely vintage, the keywork is completely modern. The optimized layout allows for fluid, relaxed technique, lightning-fast action, and precise control even in the most demanding technical passages.
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Refined Intonation: Eliminates the notorious pitch quirks of older horns, providing a beautifully even scale and secure intonation from the low Bb all the way up through the altissimo register.
Condition & Shop Inspection
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Cosmetics: Great Player's Condition. This saxophone has been professionally played and well cared for. The classic gold lacquer remains in beautiful shape, showing only honest, minor signs of standard use consistent with a gigging professional instrument.
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Mechanics: Bench-Tested & Ready. Our in-house master technicians have fully inspected and regulated this tenor. The pads are sealing perfectly, the action is snappy and properly balanced, and it plays effortlessly right out of the case.
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Accessories: Includes a premium protective hard case to ensure safe transport.
Specifications
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Brand: Selmer Paris
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Model: Reference 54
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Serial Number: 715639
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Key: Bb
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Material: Yellow Brass
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Finish: Classic Gold Lacquer
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Condition: Pre-Owned / Professional
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