For sale is a Selmer Paris Reference 54 alto saxophone!
This horn features gorgeous dark lacquer and extensive hand engraving!
This horn is a killer playing saxophone.
We have just given this saxophone a full setup! The horn is playing playing loud and proud with a huge free blowing feel.
This horn has been well played and has strong use marks and patina. This is a very nice saxophone, but its by no means minty.
This saxophone is being sold as used and has its fair share of strong scratches, knicks, dings, flea bites, metal wear, patina, repair marks, weld marks, use marks, etc.
Please check out picture #24 the worst thing to report is one of the key guards was welded back on and the key guard has strong patina.
Shown in pictures #20 - #23 the neck also has strong patina, laq wear, use marks on it as well however its a great piece.
This saxophone includes a very nice BAM case! These cases are awesome and sell for a pretty penny by them selves.
This horn features beautiful French floral style hand engraving that pops with the dark lacquer.
These days modern Selmer's have become extremely expensive. The 92DL Supreme alto sells new for $9139! So the value proposition on these Ref 54s is quite nice.
This horn is on sale at our Los Angeles, California saxophone showroom store and can sell at any point so if you have been looking for a Selmer alto please buy and pay confidently we will ship ASAP upon payment!
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The Selmer Reference 54 is a professional saxophone inspired by the Mark VI model released in 1954. It integrates the Mark VI's legendary acoustic characteristics with innovative, modern key work, and better intonation. A favorite among jazz saxophonists, the Reference 54 offers a rich, full sound with an even scale and great ergonomics.
The keywork of the Selmer Reference 54 saxophone utilizes a modern, ergonomic design. This instrument comes complete with shaped flight case, Selmer Paris S-80 C* mouthpiece, cap and ligature, and care products. Join the legions of jazz saxophonists that have rediscovered the sound of the legendary Mark VI and have made the Selmer Reference 54 their horn of choice. The Reference 54 takes its inspiration from a 1958 mid-70,000 serial number Mark VI. It plays and looks like a vintage Selmer, including longer bell to improve intonation and a dark lacquer finish.
Tech Specs
Acoustics: Reference body style-full sound
Necks: Reference bore
Construction: ribs
Body material: Dark gold lacquer over yellow brass
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 plastic resonators
Hand-engraved bell
Shaped flight case
From the moment you place your order the process starts ASAP and the gears begin turning so please buy and pay confidently!
Most orders are ready to dispatch and typically ship within 24 to 48 hours, and many times we can get them out DAY OF purchase. If you would like to feel confident when purchasing feel free to message over and we can tell you the exact time table for your horn.
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The Sax Stable is unable to accept returns or exchanges of any merchandise.