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WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« on: February 22, 2006, 04:07:17 PM »
IM ON MY FIFTH SAX TO BUY AND I NEED JUST A LITTLE HELP WHAT HORN DO U LIKE BETTER
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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2006, 05:54:03 PM »
I play a Selmer Mark VI that was made somewhere between 1967 - 69. The action is extremely fast and the horn produces a lot of dark overtones. I wouldn't trade it for anything on the market today.

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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2006, 06:04:18 PM »
What kind of sound are you shooting for? Dark, brighter, warm, centered, spread? You might want to check out P. Mauriat saxes as well.
And why isn't Keilwerth on the list?  ;D

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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2006, 11:04:56 PM »
I second that remark on the Mark VI. It's one of the best horns ever made. Plus, Selmer is just so consistent with their quality. Even their student horns are great.
I play on the Superaction 80 series Mark IV and the new Reference 54 with the Antique finish.
If you don't think the finish on a sax can effect the sound, then try this thing out. It will blow your mind with the difference in Timbre! IT IS SOOOO WARM & DARK. BUT I still love the laquer horns too. Much love......buy a Selmer!
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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2006, 04:50:39 PM »
I cant stand the student models like the A300 and all that. Pro Moidels yes. I dont care for the Super Action 80 to much, its built well, plays, well, easy to maneuver, but is bright as heck. Mark Vi's are the greatest. I played that and a Mark VII in big band during school. I didnt want to give them up, but VIs are definately better.

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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2006, 08:32:58 PM »
I currently have a buescher bu-4 and it has good tone quality. probably the next sax I would get would probably be a yamaha Z series sax.

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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2006, 03:07:22 PM »
I play a yamaha model....with an otto link mouth piece i brought back in the 70"S a three star ....my horn is real bright sounding and cutting ..sorta like david sanborn....
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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2006, 11:25:37 PM »
I perfer selmer

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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2006, 12:39:27 PM »
I like Selmer too.   ;D

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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2006, 11:47:08 AM »
Pmauirat is a very new horn that just hit the market havn't  heard of any feed back  yet
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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2006, 05:20:36 PM »
I dont know but with horns, I kind of like the horn to create its own buzz. By famous saxophone players reccomendations, ranting, and raving about how it compares to the benchmark of all saxophones the Mark VI. I didnt budge when Borgani came out because not that many sax players were making the switch. It was pretty, but horns arent about looks. When a sax viruoso switches without being paid to, I might investigate, but not any sooner.

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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2006, 03:58:45 PM »

agreed my brother there are so many Good playing horns around that soime people willl never buy them unless they are endorsed by a famous horn player or something ..my thing is to try them all untill you fine one thats right foryou
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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2006, 11:40:48 PM »
Selmer's seem to be the most popular of all saxes these days. I've spoken to quite a few professionals and they've advised me against trying to depend on the horn for the tone or sound one seeks.

It's about proper mouthpiece and reed combination.  Take your horn, whatever it is to the music store and experiment with the mouthpieces then purchase the one that sounds right.  Lota guys want to sound like some artist they admire so they run out and purchase their idol's setup only to find out they don't really sound like them. Everyone's emboucher is unique. Like Richard Elliot said, "find your own voice". The hardest thing for any musician to do is to sound like himself".

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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2006, 10:53:18 PM »
Experimentation is the key. You must try out any horn that you are interested in. If a dealer doesn't allow you to "test drive" the instrument, then don't buy it. Mouthpiece and reed combinations are very important. But, selecting the horn that is best for you is equally important. All saxophones ARE NOT the same. Each brand of horn will produce it's own sound due to the way it is made from the instrument company. For example, Selmer Mark VI's are very famous for their dark sounds. If you examine the horn, (The specs and measurements, materials used, etc.) you will find that all of these things add up to give the VI it's unique sound. Now, even in the Mark VI family of instruments, some are still considered to be better than others. For example, the "Five Digit" horns are considered to be the best ever made. Also, for me, the action on my VI has been faster than any other horn that I have ever come across. Once again, this is my own taste. I like the dark overtones the VI's produce, and, as stated earlier, I feel that the action on the VI is second to none. Experiment until you find what you like. 

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« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2006, 11:21:38 PM »
From what I've seen, P.Muriat horns are top dollar and worth the price because they are hand made saxes.

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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #15 on: June 27, 2006, 06:10:19 PM »
Based on my humble experience it seems Selmer is well liked not because it necessarily plays better or has better intonation but because of the name brand. There are a lot of professionals like Dave Koz who play Yamaha. There are many other brands of sax out there. Richard Elliot plays on an LA sax.  Kirk Whalum plays on a Keilwerth. 

The whole idea of what one plays is based on what's popular. Hey, a Lexus car is popular because it's well liked. There are really good cars out there.

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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #16 on: June 27, 2006, 09:40:20 PM »
I disagree. I believe that Selmers are favorites because they have proven, over the course of time, to be superior instruments. You must remember that Henri Selmer and family have been making these instruments for a very long time. When they hit the market they became the standard for all others. I personally believe that everyone is still trying to catch up to the Mark VI. In addition, I play my VI not because some big name saxophone player plays one, but because, compared to the other instruments I've tried, it is the best one for me. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

    Now, of course, this is just me. You must do your own testing. However, if anyone asks my professional opinion, I will always point them to a Selmer first.

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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #17 on: June 29, 2006, 08:33:19 PM »
Based on my humble experience it seems Selmer is well liked not because it necessarily plays better or has better intonation but because of the name brand. There are a lot of professionals like Dave Koz who play Yamaha. There are many other brands of sax out there. Richard Elliot plays on an LA sax.  Kirk Whalum plays on a Keilwerth. 

The whole idea of what one plays is based on what's popular. Hey, a Lexus car is popular because it's well liked. There are really good cars out there.

I disagree they dont choose brands based on what's popular but what best suits their style of playing and what they look for in a saxophone.

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Re: WHAT HORN DO YOU LIKE BETTER>>>SELMER OR YAMAHA
« Reply #18 on: October 10, 2006, 10:11:21 AM »
Not all Selmer MK VI's are equal.  I played through about 50 throu the years before coming to the one I currently bought.  I almost gave up trying to find the one that spoke to me.  I do not like the dark sound of the traditional VI.  I do, however, LOVE the feel.

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If you cannot find that magical Mk VI, I would suggest looking at the following horns.  The Cannonbal Gerald Albright Series altos are REALLY good.  I was most surprised.  There are bright and have a great commercial tone.  These are not concert band or classical horns.  The second horn that I would recommend is the new Yamaha Z series.  They have a wonderful full bdy tone.  Great potential for altissimo and are really close to the Mk Vi in comfort and feel.

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