
Case has some scuffs and scratches and general wear. In near good condition, only damage pictured below.

Approximately 300 of the standard were made for the USA market, and only about 70 of the limited model. Selmer Reference 54 alto saxophone Origin: France (Guide price: 5300 Weight: 2.54kg Date of manufacture: 2005 Date reviewed: November 2005 (updated May 2020) Selmer's reincarnation of the legendary MKVI alto I first published this review in 2005, and decided it was due for an update. The standard and limited models both featured honey gold lacquer (similar to the traditional tenor Reference 36 color).
#SELMER REFERENCE 54 ALTO FAKE SERIES#
Within each series, there was a "standard" model and a "limited edition" model, with the limited often having more detailed engraving, and unique included accessories, and sometimes a special case as well.Ĭoming first in 2005, the Hummingbird series was available as a Reference 54 alto sax.


A total of 5 series were produced over 7 years, each with unique engraving. Josh explains its a Selmer Reference 54 alto sax with a fake unbranded Meyer New York Mouthpiece going into a DPA 4099 clip on microphone with OPR grill ribbon mic u-mod into an Eventide mixing link pre amp, Roland SP303, Electro Harmonix Small Stone phaser pedal and then into a Boss RE20 Space Echo running both wet and dry signals out. In 2005, Selmer Paris debuted a special "bird" series of saxophones, to commemorate the life of Charlie Parker (2005 being the 50th annivesary of his death). Henri Selmer Paris Reference 54 Alto Saxophone Sax w/ Case Charlie Parker 'Hummingbird' Special addition.
