I have a Selmer Reference 54 alto sax in mint condition that I've (more or less) decided to sell as I've decided to keep my Mark VI and buy another Mark VI instead. However, I'm having second thoughts as I've heard/read other people's opinions saying the Reference 54's are better than the Mark VI's. Any truth to that assertion?

Additionally, any suggestions on where to sell the Reference 54 (if I decide to proceed)? I know eBay is the default answer, but I'd like to avoid the outrageous fees if I can. Finally, is $4,700 a fair price for this horn or should I set the price lower? If it makes any difference, the serial number is 749658. In my opinion, the Reference 54 alto is comparable to a Mark VI in many ways.

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Sound and feel is very similar. Plus the manufacturing techniques used in the modern era tend to be much more predictable than in the years of Mark VI production. My brother retired last year, and I volunteered to sell his horn on his behalf. Had I known that he was going to dispose of his sax for which he was the original owner, I would not have purchased the Ref 54 that I now play. Sly Park. At this point, I could have chosen to sell the 54 and buy the Mark VI. After careful consideration and side-by-side playing, I eventually decided to keep the 54 and let the VI move on to a new owner.

I had always loved my brother's horn, but when comparing the two I had absolutely no preference between them from a player's perspective. Diagnostic Immunohistochemistry Dabbs Pdf Files. I let the Mark VI go to avoid any suspicion that I had pulled a fast one on my brother. Another advantage to the Ref 54's is that they are relatively unplayed.

Many Mark VI's have been played so much that parts are wearing down and some slop may have been introduced after all those years of play. Most Ref 54's should still be pretty tight. Ipos 4 Keygen. As far as how to sell, there is always Craigslist, local classified ads, word of mouth to local band directors, and bulletin board ads that can be placed at music stores, and the music department of your local university music department. I think $4700 is a reasonable place to start, especially in mint condition, but you may need to take less if you want a quick sale.