Ref 53 alto - Update

[MB-913]

Any update news for the Ref 54 alto ?

[DaveKessler]

Any update news for the Ref 54 alto ?

One source is telling me July will be release date and that after my mark-up would go for around $3500 where another source is telling me August/September and that after my markup would be around $4000.

So we will see.

[woodwindmaster06]

I saw it up for sale ready to be in warehouse at South Bend, Woodwind and Brasswind wwbw.com. They said Nov3, it might be longer lets wait and see.

[DaveKessler]

Their description of it is quite funny though:

Selmer Reference 54 Alto Sax

Inspired by the Mark VI model released in 1954, Selmer presents the Reference 54 tenor saxophone. A Tenor saxophones that integrates the Mark VI's legendary acoustic characteristics with innovative modern keywork

We will see. Its funny as well on the new model of Yanagisawa Curved soprano (SC991) WW&BW is using the picture & price of the SC901 as well.

I love misinformation!!!

[Hurling Frootmig]

It must be one deep sounding alto! :lol:

[MB-913]

US$3,500 seem to be over-charge. I hope this new alto can have better price. Let say within US$ 3,000.

[1saxman]

I went to the banner at the page top for the paris WW&BW, saw the rundown on the horn. If I were to be in the market for a new alto, I would have to try it. I like details like a round pearl for high F, old-style engraving, etc. I now play a Selmer USA 'Omega' alto (1982) that I am completely satisfied with, being a tenor man, but if anything happened to it.....

[DaveKessler]

US$3,500 seem to be over-charge. I hope this new alto can have better price. Let say within US$ 3,000.

While it is a lot I agree, Selmer hasnt been known as a "budget" saxophone.

When they released the Referrence Tenors, they cost dealers originally $4800... Now they can be bought for about a Thousand dollars less by Customers.

I expect Selmer to release the Alto at a high price and then move the price down. Now if it comes in and sells for $3500 to start, I dont think that it will be too high since the Series III sells for around $3000 currently. New models Always cost more when they come out.

[Merlin26]

The Latest word I have heard on this model from my importers is that America will have them July ... and us here in Aus about August. You don't even wanna know what the pricing will be like ... nuff said the Series III are around the $8,500 mark here

Merlin26

[DaveKessler]

The Latest word I have heard on this model from my importers is that America will have them July ... and us here in Aus about August. You don't even wanna know what the pricing will be like ... nuff said the Series III are around the $8,500 mark here

Merlin26

Are you a retailer in Australia?

$8500 for a Series III.... holy tubed metal batman!

[Merlin26]

Yep I'm a retailer in North Queensland - the Top End of Aus. Mainly a Yamaha dealer, but I diversify into Selmer for my High end customers.
I won't even tell ya what the Engraved Silver Plated Alto's are worth it'll scare ya I guarantee :shock:

Merlin26