The quality is nothing short of excellent some have even argued that it plays better than the Mark VI. The sound is intense, dark and smooth, in so much you may never border to use other horns. Nevertheless, it has its unique taste and feels. This design features a hammering process that enables the neck, bow, and body to be created from a combination of high copper content and particular brass material which soften the metal and create warm and more vibrant sound. Like with some of its sister versions, this sax is designed to emulate the legendary Selmer Mark VI by delivering rich and centered sound with excellent intonation.
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This is the short version of the Paris Reference series that stand as an exceptional horn. It has lots of advanced features such as a treated leather pads bearing metal resonators.
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This is a perfect choice for professional level players. Selmer Paris completes its excellent design with a leather pad bearing plastic tone booster which enhances playing flexibility and better sound projection the design is compact, and the instrument enables fluid feel during play.
The neck, bow, and bell are also constructed from a unique brass alloy with copper content for a warmer and more luxurious sound. At the bow-to-bell junction lies a broader bore diameter, which means this saxophone has an open, productive, and flexible playing quality. The body of the Selmer Paris Reference features a lacquered body design with a shiny rose gold finish. Designed to imitate a 1936 design, the Selmer Paris Reference Tenor Saxophone render extraordinary response that far exceed a host of another sax in the same category. The Selmer Paris Reference model has excellent keys that are well positioned close to the body for improved playability and top-class convenience. The instrument is well-voiced, with quick-action and good sound tenor quality output. Regarding looks, the sax is a beautiful piece to behold and is perfect as a gift for Christmas present or birthday presentation. Every piece of accessories or parts that came with this saxophone is Selmer made.Ī mouthpiece is included, a case for storage and straps for carrying the case and the instrument neatly lay in. The keys are more in numbers compare some of its competitors in the same price range, and it offers an excellent learning and playing experience. The model features keys that flutter efficiently, with improved key placement. The saxophone, unlike its sister version (the SAS280 La Voix) is designed to play only the high F key, with a tenor note. First, the body material design features a bright lacquer finish that makes it appealing and will stand out from the crowd. Selmer creates a continuation for the Selmer 280 La Voix series-this time, professional design that excels in craft and qualities.
It must also be noted that none of them include a baritone sax.
They are made in the US, which means they have excellent qualities and craftsmanship. It must be remembered that all La Voix Selmer sax are designed only for professional players. The comfortable fingering design makes this saxophone a model far above the student range. It is an impressive instrument with great sound, excellent crafting, and good-looking design. Professional players can also use this saxophone. Overall, the Selmer SAS280 La Voix is the type of saxophone for which one can dare dream. The black nickel plating design is matched by a professional key-styling, which enable players to achieve accurate finger placing-a feature only common with expensive models. The La Voix features a traditional sized-bell that enables players of the instrument to blend their tone while keeping it focused with ease easily. The saxophone has a fantastic level of tone production and a mature sound which makes it a preferred instrument both for a soloist and for a concert band. The La Voix saxophone model from Selmer features excellent key-works with fluids design that produces a comfortable feeling during play.