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My Selmer VI Soprano




For most beloved saxophones it's tough to beat the legendary Selmer VI. In the sax community there's a great deal of spirited discussion over the legacy of iconic saxes; the Selmers, Kings, Conns, etc. But pound for pound I really don't think any of them have the same allure and legend of the VI. It's to the point now that collectors who have no otherwise interest in saxophones are snatching them up as investments. Because of this "reasonably" priced Selmer VIs are getting fewer and further between.

I'm lucky to own a later vintage VI soprano. It's not without its quirks, but really is a special horn.

That being said, for my personally most cherished horn I'd have to go with my tenor - a simple Selmer USA. I've had it since 1983. There's something special about it. I've tried other vintage tenors, a Conn Naked Lady, Selmer Balanced Action, VIs and VIIs (the VII is not as bad a horn as its reputation) as well as newer Keilwerths, Yamahas, Yanigasawas, but the sound and feel of my early production USA is home to me.

But any way you cut it - it's hard to beat any cherished musical instrument.

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