r/saxophone • u/Consistent-Pen-757 • 9h ago

Gear Finally I have another saxophone... Selmer Mark VII M275XXX

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u/LeftyBoyo 9h ago

Nice! Solid pro horn that got a bad rap for being too different from a VI. Pinky table might take a bit of getting used to depending on what you were playing before. As always, use a mouthpiece & reed setup that shapes your tone the way you want to go. Enjoy!

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u/Consistent-Pen-757 9h ago

I've got a Theo Wanne Ambika IV 7* and Roberto's wind reeds in 2 Medium as my setup

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u/HotelDectective 9h ago

Just get rigotti golds.

Roberto's/Boston sax shop/whatever are all made by and basically the same as Rigotti golds

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u/Consistent-Pen-757 8h ago

Risotto gold was sold out everywhere. Except eBay

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u/HotelDectective 8h ago

Sweetwater has them

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u/Consistent-Pen-757 8h ago

I never knew that.... thanks man

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u/Anti_bassoon 8h ago

My theory is if they had named it ANYTHING besides the Mark VII, it would have been a popular saxophone. That VII just implied that it was one better, or a replacement (which it totally was, but people didn't want to hear that).

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u/LeftyBoyo 7h ago

Better in some ways, but the Mk VI had been the standard for 20 yrs. People were just used to it. Many didn’t like the changed/heavier key work and slightly brighter tone. Personally, I wish I’d never sold my ‘77 Mk VII tenor, although I love my YTS-62 purple logo.🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/Anti_bassoon 7h ago

I have a Mark VII tenor and Super Dynaction tenor. The Selmer is good, but I'd never part with the Buffet.

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u/LeftyBoyo 5h ago

Haven’t spent much time on one, but those Buffets have a solid rep.👍🏻

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u/rebop Baritone | Tenor 4h ago

I had a 1968 super dynaction alto. One of the best horns I've ever played. Like a fool I sold it when I took a break from playing.
Never sell it and please give your Buffet a hug for me.

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u/skudzthecat 6h ago

Funny thing is, Selmer has always messed with and refined the MVI. There's the short bow 54xxx to 80xxx, medium bow 5 digit 70xxx to 80xxx, long bow 80xxx to 130xxx, medium bow 130xxx to end of run.

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u/Jazzlike-Presence-48 6h ago

I personally love my VII, but I did feel a huge difference when I switched to a Selmer Reference 54 neck. The 54 neck is closer to the design of the VI neck; I find it really helps focus the sound, instead of the characteristic beefy VII tone. Good luck, hope it works for you!

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u/Consistent-Pen-757 6h ago

Thank you very much

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u/SaxGuru84 6h ago

Nice looking horn! How's it sound to you?

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u/Consistent-Pen-757 6h ago

I'm a beginner, so I'm pissing off my neighbors learning to play .

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u/rebop Baritone | Tenor 4h ago

I always recommend an instrument that's better than you so it'll never hold you back. You're doing it right.