MAURIAT 67R VERSUS SELMER REFERENCE 54 SERIES
Compared to the II, III, Reference? If they are anything like the changes previously seen from the Series II to the III, I am sure that they will be much-loved. The materials mention “repositioned left-hand keys,” but I am curious to which horn they are comparing. Hopefully this one stays in adjustment longer and is indeed lighter on the octave key action. I have never had complaints with my Series III’s C# mechanism and I am glad to see that survives in a revised form for this new model.
I imagine that these smaller pads may be slightly less prone to leaking I also appreciate how the repositioning allows the relevant adjustment screw to be in a more convenient spot. The new position is somewhat higher on the body and seems to utilize a small-sized pad rather than the medium-sized pad from before. Selmer seems to have repositioned the Series III’s controversial C# venting/covering mechanism to be more similar to the mechanisms found on their soprano saxophones. I am curious how the adjustable nickel-silver screw ring will hold up to wear over time. This is not an entirely new idea but was, in fact, originally conceived on the SML “Rev-D” models in a 4-joint form. The new 3-joint tenon receiver looks like a promising way to eliminate play and common tenon leaks. This is by no means a review, but rather a collection of semi-organized thoughts. After reviewing the newly-released materials on this instrument, I have prepared a few musings for your consideration as the Selmer Paris “Supreme” makes its way into the real world.
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