Selmer 62

Selmer 62

Selmer 62 Description:

Selmer (Paris) Series III Alto Saxophone Model 62

(Paris) - "Series III" - Hand-engraved, clear lacquer body and keys, high F# key, brass alloy, mini-rib construction, C# resonance key.

Selmer 62 Features:

• Selmer has made the following changes on the Series III to improve technical facility and increase playing comfort.
• Left-hand palm keys have been moved up the body (not higher), placing them more directly under the finger and accommodating different hand sizes.
• Ergonomically positioned left-hand table keys.
• C# vent key mechanism improves intonation and tone quality of this troublesome note without using alternate fingerings.
• Natural positioning of the right-hand D# and C natural keys.
• Direct access to right-hand side/trill keys (Bb, C natural, and high E natural).

Adjustments

• Selmer provides these easy-to-make adjustments on the Series III.
• Adjusting set screws
• Right-hand side/trill C
• Right-hand side/trill Bb
• Low B Natural
• Left-hand/right-hand sections

Sliding adjustments

• Low C#
• Left-hand table keys (low Bb-C#)
• Octave rocker mechanism
• Front high F
• Articulated G#

Acoustics

• The Series III represents a new experience in saxophone playing.
• Quick response results from the use of small, independent ribs holding the posts (less metal dampening the body tube).
• New scale design delivers improved intonation.
• Innovative C# venting corrects this troublesome note without using alternate fingerings.

Features:

• The Series III plays with less resistance. It lets the player concentrate on the music instead of the instrument.
• As a lead alto player I can really push the Series III.
• The Series III plays with a very focused, centered, and compact sound.
• The tone of the Series III sounds rich, full, velvety, smooth and lyrical.
• The Series III plays and sounds very even. Notes connect very cleanly and effortlessly on the Series III, whether in scales or interval patterns.

Special Features:

• Metal left-hand thumb rest
• Foot on left-hand octave key
• Adjustable metal right-hand thumb rest
• Enlarged key feet
• Removable left-hand table key support arch
• Removable bell-body brace ring
• Sculptured key pearls
• Adjustable felt bumpers
• Kid leather pads with metal resonators (no rivet)
• Wire neck brace
• Wood shell case with case cover
• Selmer (Paris) C* hard rubber mouthpiece

Selmer 62 Specifications:

• Acoustics Series III bore - quick response, less resistance, centered sound
• Necks Series III bore
• Optional necks Red brass - warmer sound
• Range High F# key
• Extended range No special mechanism
• Construction Mini-ribs - quick response
• Brass Special brass alloy with higher copper content - warmer sound
• Mechanism Raised left-hand palm keys and more directly under the hand
• Special mechanism C# vent - improves intonation and tone quality of middle C#
• Left-hand thumb rest Metal
• Right-hand thumb rest Metal adjustable
• Adjusting screws Rocker regulation of high E & F, C# vent, low B table key, G# key, F#/G# lug, F#/G# adjusting bar, low C#, low B, side C, side Bb
• Pivot screws Tapered
• Needle springs Blued steel
• Pads Treated kid leather with metal resonators - projection
• Finish Clear lacquer
• Optional finishes Black lacquer, White lacquer, Silver-plated, Gold-plated, Matte body/clear lacquer keys
• Engraved body Yes

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