I wrote Selmer about making it in silver only even if the keys needed to be silver plated. As for brass and silver on the same horn ( not my favorite combo ) Selmer cannot make these any other way.
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As for choice, I rather think that Selmer might stop making these and that will mean that they will increase in value better than a Yani, should your children want to sell the inheritance one day. Yanis are already bright too bright silver would be a bit much.
Selmer reference 54 silver plated alto series#
and all info I have says -there is nothing like it -VERY OPEN- and resonant, less resistive than the brass series 3. I will be buying my own Sterling Series 3. They were very nice but WOW, tarnish build up. Just sent back a Chicago Series with that look and I got it with HEAVY Tarnish on the keys. Have you thought black nickel? You could do silver keys? I just bought a Cannonball with that look, waiting for it. So pluses, Warm sound and it's not a lauquer horn.Cons, High Maintainance for look. That could also be effected by the players that played them in collage were usually rich snobs and I usually can't stand to listen to legit players unless they are really good at conveying a music message. The only thing I would worry about is Selmer III in my humble opinion are very bight horns, to the point of being irritating to listen to. I have played regular Selmer IIIs shortly and if you can connect the action with a warm sound that's great. As far as upkeep I don't remember it being much but people always say the tarnish thing and that much silver might be a headache to keepup with, The Bari had recently been overhauled. It had a very warm tone and I was allways told people like to listen to it. I haven't played either but I did play a silver plated 1950's Silver Bari some time in college. Maybe you can talk about what you like about silver horns. I think the Bundy II is a fine horn for the end of the market its in. I going to have to agree to not comment on a top of the line horn when you play the bottom of the line. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which one they think would be a better choice? I know there`s been a lot of conflict over whether Selmer is better than Yanagisawa and the other way around, and I`ve heard from many that, although both are extremely fantastic, Selmer is the better brand in the end.Any suggestions to help me decide would be greatly appreciated! If you have tried either of these saxophones, please let me know how you personally think they felt.Thanks!For information on the Yanagisawa a9937: information on the STANDARD Series III Selmer (should be the same specs as the solid silver with just a few minor differences): Reply To Post It is absolutely stunning!Both alto saxophones are top of the line and are made by very prestigious companies. This one also sounds like an outstanding saxophone and it is completely engraved from the neck all the way to the bell! Some of the keys are even engraved.
Selmer reference 54 silver plated alto professional#
The engraving on saxophones makes NO difference at all and it doesn`t effect the playing, but I`ve always liked the look of professional saxophones that are engraved.The next one is the Yanagisawa a9937 Solid Sterling Silver Alto Saxophone. It`s sounds like an outstanding saxophone, but it lacks any engraving whatsoever. Both are SOLID sterling silver (neck, body, AND bell!) which I’ve heard creates a bright and punchy, more vibrant sound because of the way the silver vibrates in comparison to normal brass.First, there`s the Selmer Series III Solid Sterling Silver Alto Saxophone.
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I`ve been searching for a new alto saxophone lately, and I came across information about two very extraordinary saxophones but I`m not sure which one to pick over the other.