String & Woodwind Instruments

Selmer Paris Reference 54

The Selmer Paris Mark VI is legendary; it was released in 1954 and has been out of production for far far too long. When Selmer decided to release a replacement that would evoke many of the same beloved characteristics the end result was the Reference 54 saxophone. If you are looking for a respected modern saxophone you can’t go passed the reference 54, featuring a sound quality similar to the Mark VI, yet still retaining the standard rich dark Selmer core sound and building on that with more spread in the tone.

And don’t forget, Selmer and Selmer Paris have a fantastic range of instruments, including the Selmer SAS280 La Voix II.

Features

•    Special Brass Alloy Body, with Dark Lacquer
•    High F# Key / Tilted Bb Spatula Key
•    Power-Hammered Keys
•    Proficiency Level: Professional
•    Plastic Resonators
•    Flight Style Case

The Selmer Reference 54, has a rich throaty sound that even “barks” well in the low registers, with the Reference 54 tenor being a major favorite with the jazz fraternity for obvious reasons.

If you are going for something a little different, make sure you look into the selmer 1401 clarinet.

The material for the bow, body, bell and neck is a special brass alloy featuring a high copper content; the saxophone is created using a hammering process which offers a richer warmer sound. Little things, like the front F key in pearl, have not been forgotten and a newer compact design brings the keys close to the body. Plastic tone boosters have been used with the kid leather pads to add flexibility and aid in the projecting the sound.

And don’t forget the selmer reference 54 alto saxophone comes as a complete package, including: Paris Lite case, Selmer Paris mouthpiece, cap & ligature and Selmer saxophone care products.

If the Selmer 54 doesn’t sound like it is for you then you might consider selmer treble bass.

How to switch from Bari Sax to Bass Clarinet?

I’m thinking about switching from my current Bari Sax to playing Bass Clarinet, but just for fun, not in concert band. Do you have any suggestions as to what to do differently, ambrouchure (however it’s spelled), fingerings difference, etc. Thanks guys!

The major difference is more backpressure, less air volume, and sound volume for the bass clarinet. Fingering is closer and you’ll need a bit time to get it. They work the same principal but differ in positions. Also their are two different set of notes for the keys in the clarinet, unlike the sax which is the same note but can be played in an octave difference.

But I’d never switch my Bari for a bass clarinet.