Forum of the Saxes

CMelodyMan · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:52 pm Post subject: New Ref 54 vs. Mark VI

I know that the new Reference 54 saxes are supposted to be a new version of the old Selmer Mark VI. Are there any qualities that the Ref has over the Mark VI?

JPSaxMan · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:43 pm Post subject:

Besides modern keywork, not really. Some say the Ref's sound better, some say the VI's sound better...so we can call them equal. WHOA! Yes, I just said EQUAL! A horn EQUAL to the Mark VI!!! How dare I say that? But it's true Mr. Green

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saxmaniac · Joined: 21 Jun 2005 Posts: 184

They are definately very close. I would have to say that I still like my Mark VI over the Ref 54 I played. Cool

altosax4ever · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 6:32 am Post subject: Playing both

Playing both, I prefer the response of the 54 and the tone of the Mark VI

But, that's just my opinon! Mr. Green

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