Copstolemywife
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Just a thought, If the Selmer Mk6 sax was so good and everyone wants one, why did they stop making them and why don't they go back to that design? Anyone?🙂
Sorry folks, this is probably a daft question from a beginner but I don't understand these different types of Selmer sax. When i go to a shop I see Selmer Mark II and Mark III alto's but no VI. I assume there is a range of Selmers, what is it and is one type generally perceved as better than another?
Sorry to be thick.
Sorry folks, this is probably a daft question from a beginner but I don't understand these different types of Selmer sax. When i go to a shop I see Selmer Mark II and Mark III alto's but no VI. I assume there is a range of Selmers, what is it and is one type generally perceved as better than another?
Sorry to be thick.
Do they really stand the test of time against a modern pro sax?
Or is it just a name and nostalgia
mamos
Just a thought, If the Selmer Mk6 sax was so good and everyone wants one, why did they stop making them and why don't they go back to that design? Anyone?🙂
Do they really stand the test of time against a modern pro sax?
Or is it just a name and nostalgia
mamos
Regularly, the production methods improve, and you must keep in mind that it is all about market. For a similar quality/sound/playability, the manufacturer who produces in the most efficient way wins. And we know that Asiatic manufacturers are pretty good at it.Just a thought, If the Selmer Mk6 sax was so good and everyone wants one, why did they stop making them and why don't they go back to that design? Anyone?🙂
I think Selmer Mk VI became a succes in the 50's and 60's and sat the standard because:
- Best allround sax! Jazz, classical, Rock ......
- Good ergonomics. You could play faster!
- Contemporary sound! Brighter?
- Good construction! Cut hours at the tech. Easy to work on!
- Intonation.
- Just one model!!! The MkVI. Easy to sell.
- The price was right, compared to other "pro-saxes"!
Beside that, there was a big market in USA after WWII for MK VI. Better to sell a Selmer and make money behind the desk instead of trying to construct, built and sell a pro-sax. Hard to get people in USA in the 50's to work on a line in at factory. Mass production, was the thing in USA!! USA ruled the world in those days. Marschall aid! USA pumped n lots of money in Europe.
So behind the Selmer MK VI succes it's perhaps more politics, money and social things instead of just a good sax. But it was a very good sax. I think a new Yamaha 62 is better than an old overpriced Selmer MK when it comes to playability VI!?!?!?!?!?!?
Thomas