Another thing that gives the Craigslist horn above away as a counterfeit sax is its engraving.The Reference 54 alto below is Selmer’s antique finish. Therefore, it is up to the buyer to carefully research the model of Selmer in question, and carefully compare it to the saxophone they are considering buying. It should be noted on the later editions of the Reference 54 alto from Selmer, the chromatic F# key and high E high do more closely resemble those of the counterfeit saxophone. A real Reference Alto from Selmer Paris looks like this….The high E key is also flat, and level with the other left palm keys *. The real Selmer Reference horn also has round chromatic F# key *, as well as a round, MOP front F key.The Reference horns don’t have double arms on the low Bb, B, and C keys.While necks might have been lost and replaced, what immediately jumped out at me was the double arms on the bell keys and some of the key shapes.It should have one that has a Selmer logo on it like this… There is no original Selmer neck with the horn.The model only comes in antique and dark lacquer. The finish is not one offered by Selmer for its Reference 54s.
The tenor is very easy to identify as a counterfeit: Counterfeit saxophone #1: fake Selmer Reference 54 tenor I just happened across these while perusing Craigslist to see if I could find a vintage sax bargain, but instead I found horns to illustrate my counterfeit article.īoth horns were sold by the same seller-ostensibly because he has throat cancer. There might be Yani and Yamaha fakes in the local market as well, but I wasn’t looking for them. It just so happened that the two saxophones for sale in Vancouver this summer, were both Selmer knockoffs.
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Would you know how to spot a fake-regardless of the brand? Selmer, Yanagisawa, and Yamaha saxophones are often copied and sold as the real thing. Why? Well even if you’re like me, and don’t generally buy horns online, you could still encounter fake horns. Then of course I took off on holidays for over a month.Ī thread on the Woodwind Forum about a knockoff Yani reminded me about the in-progress article, so this morning I began nearly from scratch, to get my head around all the permutations that distinguish a fake from an authentic Selmer Paris saxophone.ĭuring the summer I came across a couple of ads on Vancouver’s Craigslist, which should get all of us-regardless where you live-thinking. That article got so complicated to research, that I put it aside while I was playing in a musical.
This item can be shipped to United States.Yes, there are most definitely counterfeit saxophones in Vancouver, CanadaĪ number of months ago I started writing a fully illustrated, updated piece on how to spot counterfeit Selmer Paris saxophones. The seller is "dbleagle10" and is located in Spokane, Washington. This item is in the category "Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones". The item "SELMER HENRI PARIS REFERENCE 54 TENOR SAXOPHONE SAX VINTAGE FINISH With CASE" is in sale since Thursday, April 06, 2017. We Guarantee That The Item You See In The Pictures & Read About In Description Is The Exact Item You Will Receive. The Selmer Reference 54's are the Top of the line sax from SELMER. The keywork is superb and positioned closer to the body for enhanced playability and comfort. One major feature making the Reference 54 popular is its centered tone based on the legendary 1954 Mark VI. These are combined with modern design and manufacturing enhancements. This gorgeously crafted instrument incorporates some of the finest acoustic and ergonomic characteristics of earlier Selmer Paris models. Please Note: This fine instrument does not include a mouth piece or any other extras. Which shows use and wear marks here & there. Included is a nice soft Reunion Blues carry case. This sax may need serviced and a tune-up in the near future. The keys and pads also show use and wear marks and may need replaced at some point. The neck has a minor touch of surface rust on the base. The edge around the bell has scuffs and wear to the finish. Also there is a mild dent about 7" below the bell and a dent on the body about 6" below the neck screw. SELMER PARIS REFERENCE 54 TENOR SAXOPHONE SAX VINTAGE FINISH W/ CASE. SELMER HENRI PARIS REFERENCE 54 TENOR SAXOPHONE SAX VINTAGE FINISH W/ CASE. SELMER HENRI PARIS REFERENCE 54 TENOR SAXOPHONE SAX VINTAGE FINISH With CASE
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