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Altosaxophonerules · Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 130 Location: Canada

Well my friend and i have come down to buying an alto for him, he's narrowed it down to, SELMER REFERENCE 54 and KEILWERTH SX90R.

What do you guys think he should buy. The keilwerths about 500 bucks cheaper than the Reference 54. Which one. He's a jazz and classical player.

JPSaxMan · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 10:08 pm Post subject:

Can the horns be tried out?

I'd go with Selmer just because I'm a Selmer nut, but otherwise it's a toin coss. So...I dunno but your friend is very lucky and I wish him luck! Mr. Green

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reisio · Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 177 Location: Florida

I hope you narrowed it down to these two horns by playing them and many others...otherwise you're cheating yourselves.

Altosaxophonerules · Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 130 Location: Canada

My friend and I both tried the horns and we said that the selmer did sound a little better. we're not sure if it's worth the money. (500 bucks more)

reisio · Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 177 Location: Florida

What's $500 when you're already spending thousands.

JPSaxMan · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 11:43 am Post subject:

Good point resio,

But of course if one sounds better than the other, by all means, go for it. Just one thing to keep in mind...

The Keilwerth has rolled tone holes, which are different than the traditional straight edge tone holes such as the one on the Ref 54. Come time for repairs, this might be something to keep in mind. Confused

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Altosaxophonerules · Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 130 Location: Canada

rolled tone holes.. is that good or bad...

Altosaxophonerules · Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 130 Location: Canada

I was also mentioned on the internet that the reference 54 had some diffuculties in the lower register. When i tried the horn, I did find the hitting C and D a little wobbly. Can that be fixed, an expensive repair?

JPSaxMan · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:37 pm Post subject:

It is a common problem in the Ref horns and it can be fixed for a minimum price.

Rolled tone holes aren't good or bad, they're just unconventional. Not very commonly found, if you will Cool

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Altosaxophonerules · Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 130 Location: Canada

Reference 54 alto we go. We've decided to buy the sax. (let's see if we can get any freebies, reeds, books) Laughing

JPSaxMan · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 5:02 pm Post subject:

Very good choice, I congratulate your friend on this new horn....how long has he been playing? If he drops it or dents it, I will hunt him down and kill him Laughing

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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Altosaxophonerules · Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 130 Location: Canada

he's been playing for 5 yrs now, or more.

JPSaxMan · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:34 pm Post subject:

Ah perfect timing then.

Tell him to join this site!!!! Very Happy

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