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CMelodyMan

IYHO, which do you think is better, the Selmer Super Action 80, or the Selmer La Voix? (JP I know you're gonna have somethin' to say Laughing

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JPSaxMan · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:21 am Post subject:

Now a question...Super Action 80 or Super Action 80 Series II?

I've played a Super Action 80 tenor and I wasn't pleased with it. It was my directors and I felt it was just too choked. Anything below a F forget about trying to play it quiet.

I've never tried a Series II but I would have bought it over my LaVoix if I had the option (I really didn't...that's why I got the LaVoix)...however I am not dissapointed with my LaVoix, and quite frankly don't intend on giving it up anytime soon! :D

If you're in the market for a new sax and money isn't an issue, get a Series II if not a Series III or a Reference horn, but if money is an issue, you don't have to go Yamaha or cheaper, just get a Selmer LaVoix!
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CMelodyMan · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:24 am Post subject:

Series II.
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Alto: Yanagisawa (880), Morgan 6M w/ Rico
C Melody: c.1919 Martin Inspiration
York soprano

JPSaxMan · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 9:11 am Post subject:

Alright, let's do some comparisons:

Selmer Serie (correct spelling) II:

Made in France

Patented spring loaded hinge rods to eliminate key play; as far as I know still uses the traditional needle springs

Body to bow connection for an airtight seal

Bow and bell engraving

Pearled fork F# and G# keys

Auxillary F# key

Plastic right hand thumb rest

Selmer LaVoix:

Made in Taiwan (or known as Selmer USA)

Asthetically similar to the Serie II which means; all the keys look similar to that of the Serie II

Basic metal ring connection

Metal thumbrest

New metal alloy which consists of a higher copper content resulting in a warmer, more robust sound

Table arch over the G#, G and A keys to prevent any possible damage while in case or any impact straight on

A new bell known as the "Ultra Bell"; this new design is used to project the sound of the horn even more.
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That's about it. Which horn you would choose is now up to you. Play well! Cool

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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Thomas · Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 223 Location: Alberta, Canada

I've never played a LaVoix, but since I own a Serie II, I would say Serie II. Cool

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altosax4ever · Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 12:03 pm Post subject: So II

I've played both, and IMHO, the Serie II is the far ssuperior horn in tone quality and response.
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reisio · Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 177 Location: Florida

Neither, of course.

JPSaxMan · Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 12:25 pm Post subject:

Then what reisio? Confused

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

A Bundy, of course. :p

No, but I would only buy Selmers from Mark VI and before (though the early ones quickly get bad) and Ref 54 and later (later being not much atm).

altosax4ever · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 4:25 pm Post subject: really?

Are you crazy? The later selmer's are GREAT! I'll admit the IIIs are a bit bright, but I've never played a better horn than a II, and I've played a lot of them.
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JPSaxMan · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 5:09 pm Post subject:

And what's wrong with a horn being bright? Confused

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Reisio... Laughing

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altosax4ever · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:11 pm Post subject: Well...

Nothing, I suppose, but I don't like a horn too bright. I love a jazzy sound, but I want to be able to play classical and blend in a band as well. If you want jazz, add a metal piece. Mr. Green

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

I really didn't like the IIs at all.

To me, they're just another in the long line of crap they got into when they decided to jump far from the Mark VI (with the notorious Mark VII). Only now with the Reference horns are they getting back to what most people knew as the right path.