Selmer
(Paris) Series 3 Alto
in solid sterling silver
Not to be confused with silver plating, the entire body, neck, bell & bow of this sax are hand crafted from solid sterling silver.
"Selmer are full of pleasant surprises these days. Just when I'd thought I'd got to grips with Selmer's range, they present another world-beater. I like the Series III Solid Silver a lot, there’s something that takes the instrument into exciting new territory, (er… probably the solid silver!) I hear players complain about sax makers trying to emulate saxes from various past eras of jazz, rather than looking forward, innovating to create new sounds. Well I can tell you; this horn has one heck of a new sound.
By using solid silver Selmer have taken the Series III to a higher level and the most immediate feature is the tone. It has authority and richness - punchy, bright, sweet and oh so full. Like a Steinway grand piano you have an intuitive sense that the instrument is very, very special and feel privileged to play it.
I find the standard brass Series III slightly resistant, but the solid silver really opens up the sound and it's amazing how easy and free blowing it is. It plays with the instant response that one expects from the best Japanese Saxes but with all the character of a Selmer, and surprisingly it responds even better than a Yani. The rest - harmonics, multiphonics and all that funky stuff are sooooo sweet! I’m not sure why silver has these phonic qualities; I believe it's something to do with silver vibrating at a different frequency to brass. I'd forget all the physical analysis and just enjoy playing it.
The action is light and more free than the standard Series III, as if the sax wants to work with you whatever your playing style. Like the other Series III models the intonation is excellent, a significant improvement on the Series II.
Aesthetically it has a rather understated look with no fancy engraving, just the classic "Selmer Paris) stamp with the "series III" logo. The look of gold keys over a silver body is a question of personal taste and it's not my favourite combination but like a great sports car it’s performance that really counts and this Selmer goes like a Ferrari!" - TC.
Selmer (Paris) Prices & Ordering
From: Yohanes, MD
[yohanes.md@internationalsos.com] Date: 17/06/02 16:28:24 GMT Daylight Time Subj: Re: Selmer Series III Alto (Gold Matt) Subj: Thanks!!! Selmer Series 3 alto in black
lacquer Subj: Selmer Series III alto Subj: Selmer 3 Subj: My saxophone! Date: 04/06/01 21:54:09 GMT Daylight Time Subj: Sax purchase- Selmer Series III Alto "You guys have the BEST prices I've EVER
seen!! Unfortunately, I just WASTED $3100 on a Series III alto here in the
states, and I wanted to get a tenor also. But, unlike in your store, the price
for a Series III tenor here is WAAAAAY to high." - Andrew Subj: Re: Re: series III alto
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Sent: 04 February 2003 03:57
Subject: RE: Flat Matte Selmer Series 3 alto
I would like to thank you for suggesting me the flat matte saxophone, it is a
very wonderful instrument. I received it last week after 3 only days
confirmation. You are really doing a great job. I will recommend it to my others
fellows. Thanks again. Regards, Yohanes (Singapore)
From: gian_montesini@hotmail.com (Gian Montesini)
first of all, let me tell you that I'm extremely happy! My saxophone arrived intact last Friday
(after 4 working days of placing my order).
I have nothing to say about the instrument. Selmer Serie III sells itself.
No words can describe it's beauty and sound! It was worth waiting for the
flat matte.
Overall I'm very satisfied with my buying experience and will definitely
recommend your services. Please feel free to post my comments if you want
and to make my e-mail available to your customers.
Thank you very much - you've earned my "word of mouth" (for what it's worth)
and my customer loyalty!
Cheers, Gian
Date: 20/05/02 16:01:29 GMT Daylight Time
From: alain_limtl@hotmail.com
Received my sax today. Shipped on Friday, received on Monday, All the way from
UK to Singapore!
It is really amazing. The instrument is beautiful, as is the leather flightech
case. Doing business with you guys have been wonderful and I look forward to
getting more stuff from you soon. Best rgds, Alain.
Date: 15/03/02 22:59:43 GMT Standard Time
From: efuentes@ctv.es (efuentes)
I received the sax today, it arrived in perfect conditions, thanks so much for
all the care and protection you did the package with, is nice to find
profesionals like all of you, I have been fighting to have one of this saxs
since a long time ago, finally!!! Thanks!!! Best Regards, Emilio De Fuentes
(Spain)
Date: 09/03/02 18:35:52 GMT Standard Time
From: racmoffatt@earthlink.net (Rosey
Moffatt)
Just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with your service. My son's new Selmer saxophone arrived safely and he is absolutely thrilled with it. He can't stop playing it! Thank you for an excellent and friendly service. I have already recommended you to other musician friends!
Best regards, Rosey Moffatt
Date: 06/02/02 22:25:34 GMT Standard Time
From: julian@pattison22.freeserve.co.uk
(Julian Pattison)
I just wanted to say that I've had the Selmer 3 since just before Christmas and
it's absolutely terrific. It's like driving an MG -- powerful but classy --and
it makes my puffing and wheezing sound almost professional. It certainly
inspires me to practice! I'm just wondering if I really need a tenor now just to
keep it company.... Thanks Julian Pattison Wolverhampton
Date: 18/06/01 17:29:12 GMT Daylight Time
From: gkonkol@pressenter.com (Gary
Konkol)
My matte finish Series III sax arrived on Friday in perfect condition. It plays
beautifully, and is so much easier to blow through than my old saxophone. The
matte finish is awesome. Thanks for always keeping tabs on my order and with
Selmer, and for providing me with such a great saxophone!!!!! Thanks!
Gary's daughter
From: italianclarinetdiva@yahoo.com
(Jeanene Ioppolo)
I am just now getting the chance to tell you how much I love my sax! And thanks to the very low price, I
have paid it all back already! It's a beautiful horn with a beautiful sound! I played my first improv solo on it, and I was so
excited. Thanks also for all of the great customer service. Thanks again, Jeanene Ioppolo (Selmer Series III alto)
Date: 30/05/01 12:01:48 GMT Daylight Time
From: marius@diamondworks.co.za
(Marius Combrink)
Selmer Series III sax arrived on Friday, four days after order and fund
confirmation. Thank you for your excellent service. My teacher comments "Don't let it out of your sight".
Marius Combrink, (South Africa)
Date: 10/02/01 19:05:24 GMT Standard Time
There is a web site for sax chat, (http://boards.eesite.com/board.cgi? boardset=saxweb),
and after I finally purchase, I will inundate them with my satisfaction of your
service, just as a few others did that purchased from you. Actually their
responses to your good service got me very interested. Again, Thanks Phil, Scottsdale, AZ