Selmer Professional Saxophones

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A N T I C I PA T I N G T H E F U T U R E
& E M B R A C I N G T H E PA S T
DESIGN
CONCEPTS FOR
EMBRACE THE PAST.
WORLD
SAXOPHONES ANTICIPATE THE FUTURE AND
STATE-OF-THE-ART SERIES III
WHILE TRADITION-RICH
INSPIRATION.
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REFERENCE SERIES
COMPUTER-CONTROLLED
MODELS ADVANCE SAXOPHONE RESEARCH
MODELS DRAW UPON
HERITAGE FOR
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY BLENDS WITH
CRAFTSMANSHIP IN FABRICATING EACH AND EVERY
THE
SELMER’S
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN EACH
UNIQUE SIZE AND SHAPE OF EACH
SELMER
SERIES
OLD
SAXOPHONE.
ARE SUBTLE YET PROFOUND.
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THE
SAXOPHONE MODEL’S BORE COLORS
ITS SOUND, LENDING A DISTINCTIVE VOICE.
PLACEMENT
OF KEYS ERGONOMICALLY
ACCOMMODATES THE MUSICIAN’S HANDS TO FACILITATE TECHNIQUE.
THIS CATALOG WILL ASSIST YOU IN DECIDING WHICH
SELMER
WHILE
BEST SUITS YOUR
MUSICAL NEEDS, WE INVITE YOU TO AUDITION THEM AT YOUR
SELMER
DEALER.
SELMER
OFFERS A COMPLETE LINE OF SAXOPHONE ACCESSORIES TO CUSTOMIZE
YOUR INSTRUMENT AND ENHANCE YOUR MUSICAL EXPERIENCE.
OPTIONAL
GOLD
BRASS NECKS POSSESS A HIGHER COPPER CONTENT TO SOFTEN THE METAL AND
DARKEN THE SOUND WHILE SILVER NECKS ENHANCE THE ENTIRE TONAL SPECTRUM.
MOUTHPIECES
INCLUDE THE
S-80 (FEATURING
LARRY TEAL, SUPER SESSION,
LINE OF GIG BAGS,
LIGHT
METAL
AND
CLASSIC,
FLIGHT
THE POPULAR
AND METAL
C★
FACING),
JAZZ SERIES. A
CASES MAKE TRANSPORTING YOUR
SAXOPHONE SAFER AND MORE CONVENIENT.
CALL
S-90,
FULL
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OR WRITE US FOR A COMPLETE
SELMER ACCESSORY SHOWBOOK.
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READING AS WELL AS PURCHASING
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INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES,
WITH OTHER SAXOPHONE AND CLARINET
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NEWSLETTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR
APPAREL USING OUR SECURE SERVER.
Selmer clinician and international
recording artist Mark Colby.
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S O P RA N I N O
&
S O P RA N O S AX O P H O N E S
S E L M E R ( PA R I S ) S U P E R A C T I O N 8 0 S E R I E S I I
E S O P R A N I N O S A X O P H O N E Model 50
S E L M E R ( PA R I S ) S U P E R A C T I O N 8 0 S E R I E S I I
B S O P R A N O S A X O P H O N E Model 51
S E L M E R ( PA R I S ) S U P E R A C T I O N 8 0 S E R I E S I I I
B S O P R A N O S A X O P H O N E Model 53
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A LT O S A X O P H O N E S
S E L M E R ( PA R I S ) S U P E R A C T I O N
8 0 S E R I E S I I E A LT O S A X O P H O N E
S E L M E R ( PA R I S ) S E R I E S I I I
E A L T O S A X O P H O N E Model 62
Model 52
Also available with harmonic mechanism
(Model 62H).
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T E N O R S AXO P H O N E S
S E L M E R ( PA R I S ) S U P E R A C T I O N
80 SERIES II B TENOR SAXOPHONE
Model 54
S E L M E R ( PA R I S ) S E R I E S I I I
B T E N O R S A X O P H O N E Model 64
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T E N O R S AXO P H O N E S
S E L M E R ( PA R I S ) R E F E R E N C E 5 4
B T E N O R S A X O P H O N E Model 74
S E L M E R ( PA R I S ) R E F E R E N C E 3 6
B T E N O R S A X O P H O N E Model 84
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BARITONE
&
B A S S S AXO P H O N E S
S E L M E R ( PA R I S ) S U P E R A C T I O N
80 SERIES II E BARITONE
S A X O P H O N E Model 55AF
S E L M E R ( PA R I S ) S U P E R
ACTION 80 SERIES II
BB BAS S SAXOPHONE
Model 56
SELMER (PARIS)
CHOOSE
WHICH MODEL, FEATURES AND OPTIONS BEST SUIT YOUR EXPRESSIVE NEEDS.
S OPRANO
SAXOPHONES
Acoustics
Series II Model 51
Series II bore – tight, centered sound
Necks
Straight, integrated with body tube
Optional necks *
None
Range
Construction
Brass
High F# key
Full ribs – durable
Standard yellow brass
Mechanism
Left-hand keys close to body
Left-hand thumb rest
Right-hand thumb rest
Adjusting screws
Plastic
Plastic adjustable
Lower floating lever/C key, high E &
F, B key, A key, G key, G# key, F#/G#
adjusting bar, F#/G# adjusting bar lug,
low C#, low B
Pivot screws
Needle springs
Pads
Tapered
Blued steel
Treated kid leather with metal
resonators – projection
Clear lacquer
Black lacquer
White lacquer
Silver-plated
Gold-plated
Matte body/clear lacquer keys
Yes
Finish
Optional finishes
Engraved body
Series III Model 53
Series III bore – quick response,
more flexibility
Interchangeable straight and
curved necks, rifled tenon efficiently directs
the air improving altissimo range
Gold brass straight
Gold brass curved
Sterling silver straight
Sterling silver curved
High F# and G keys
Mini-ribs – quick response
Special brass alloy with higher
copper content – warmer sound
Raised left-hand palm keys and more
directly under the hand
Plastic
Metal adjustable
Lower floating lever/C key, octave
lever, high E & F, B key, A key, G
key, G# key, F#/G# adjusting bar,
F#/G# adjusting bar lug, low B table
key, low C#, low B
Tapered
Blued steel
Treated kid leather with metal
resonators – projection
Clear lacquer
Black lacquer
White lacquer
Silver-plated
Gold-plated
Matte body/clear lacquer keys
Yes
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A LT O
SAXOPHONES
Acoustics
Series II Model 52
Series II bore – broad, dark
sound
Necks
Optional necks *
Range
Extended range
Series II bore
Red brass – warmer sound
High F# key
No special mechanism
Construction
Brass
Full ribs – quick response
Standard yellow brass
Mechanism
Left-hand palm keys close
to the body
Special mechanism
None
Left-hand
thumb rest
Right-hand
thumb rest
Adjusting screws
Pivot screws
Needle springs
Pads
Finish
Optional finishes
Engraved bell
Series III Model 62
Series III bore – quick
response, less resistance,
centered sound
Series III bore
Series III Model 62H
Series III bore – quick
response, less resistance,
centered sound
Series III bore
High F# key
No special mechanism
Plastic
Mini-ribs – quick response
Special brass alloy with
higher copper content –
warmer sound
Raised left-hand palm keys
and more directly under
the hand
C# vent – improves
intonation and tone quality
of middle C#
Metal
High F# key
Harmonic mechanism –
solidifies altissimo G
Mini-ribs – quick response
Special brass alloy with
higher copper content –
warmer sound
Raised left-hand palm keys
and more directly under
the hand
C# vent – improves
intonation and tone quality
of middle C#
Metal
Plastic adjustable
Metal adjustable
Metal adjustable
Rocker regulation of high
E & F, G# key, F#/G# lug,
F#/G# adjusting bar, low
C#, low B
Rocker regulation of high
E & F, C# vent, low B
table key, G# key, F#/G#
lug, F#/G# adjusting bar,
low C#, low B, side C,
side Bb
Tapered
Blued steel
Treated kid leather with
metal resonators –
projection
Clear lacquer
Black lacquer
White lacquer
Silver-plated
Gold-plated
Matte body/clear lacquer keys
Yes
Rocker regulation of high
E & F, C# vent, low B
table key, G# key, F#/G#
lug, F#/G# adjusting bar,
low C#, low B, side C,
side Bb
Tapered
Blued steel
Treated kid leather with
metal resonators –
projection
Clear lacquer
Black lacquer
White lacquer
Silver-plated
Gold-plated
Matte body/clear lacquer keys
Yes
Tapered
Blued steel
Treated kid leather with
metal resonators –
projection
Clear lacquer
Black lacquer
White lacquer
Silver-plated
Gold-plated
Matte body/clear lacquer keys
Yes
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TENOR
SAXOPHONES
Acoustics
Necks
Optional necks *
Range
Construction
Brass
Series II Model 54
Series II bore –
broad, dark sound
Series III Model 64
Series III bore –
quick response,
lively sound
Reference 54 Model 74
Spirit of the 1954
Mark VI – solid,
centered sound
Series II bore –
angled for seated
playing
None
High F# key
Full ribs – durable
Standard yellow
brass
Series III bore –
Mark VI angle
Reference 54 bore –
angled for standing
playing
None
High F# key
Mini-ribs – quick response
Special brass alloy with
higher copper content
– warmer sound
Compact key
positioning – closer to
the body and more
directly under the hand
Pearl
Plastic
Metal adjustable
High E & F, G# key,
F#/G# lug, F#/G#
adjusting bar, low
C#, low B, side C,
Red brass – warmer sound
High F# key
Mini-ribs – quick response
Special brass alloy with
higher copper content
– warmer sound
Raised left-hand palm
keys and more directly
under the hand
Mechanism
Left-hand palm keys
close to the body
Front F key
Left-hand thumb rest
Right-hand thumb rest
Adjusting screws
Tear drop
Plastic
Plastic adjustable
High E & F, G# key,
F#/G# lug, F#/G#
adjusting bar, low C#,
low B
Pivot screws
Needle springs
Pads
Tapered
Blued steel
Treated kid leather
with metal resonators
– projection
Clear lacquer
Tear drop
Plastic
Metal adjustable
High E & F, low B
table key, G# key,
F#/G# lug, F#/G#
adjusting bar, low
C#, low B, side C, side B
Tapered
Blued steel
Treated kid leather
with metal resonator
– projection
Clear lacquer
Black lacquer
White lacquer
Silver-plated
Gold-plated
Matte body/clear
lacquer keys
Yes
Black lacquer
White lacquer
Silver-plated
Gold-plated
Matte body/clear
lacquer keys
Yes
Finish
Optional finishes
Engraved bell
Specifications subject to change
* Optional necks available as after-market accessories.
Tapered
Blued steel
Treated kid leather
with plastic resonators
– less edge
Vintage (brushed
brass with dull lacquer)
None
No
Reference 36 Model 84
Spirit of the 1936
Balanced Action –
broader, more flexible
sound (slightly wider
diameter at the bow-tobell junction
Reference 36 bore –
angled for standing
playing
None
High F# key
Mini-ribs – quick response
Special brass alloy with
higher copper content
– warmer sound
Compact key
positioning – closer to
the body and more
directly under the hand
Pearl
Plastic
Metal adjustable
High E & F, G# key,
F#/G# lug, F#/G#
adjusting bar, low
C#, low B, side C,
side Bside B
Tapered
Blued steel
Treated kid leather
with plastic resonators
– less edge
Rose gold lacquer
None
Yes