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The Selmer Reference 36  alto saxophone, modeled after the vintage Balanced Action  from 1936, features a rich, open, and spreading tone with vintage character but modern keywork and intonation. Mouthpiece choice is highly personal, depending on your style (classical vs. jazz), desired brightness or darkness, and reed strength, but common recommendations from players pair well with its warmer, broader sound. Recommended Mouthpieces Selmer Soloist  (especially E or F tip openi

The Selmer Reference 36  tenor saxophone, modeled after the 1936 Balanced Action, features a rich, open, warm, and projecting tone that's particularly favored in jazz . Mouthpiece choice is highly personal and depends on the desired sound (e.g., darker vintage jazz vs. brighter modern), reed strength, and playing style, but several options pair especially well with its acoustic design. Recommended Mouthpieces Common recommendations from players include: Selmer Super Session  

The Selmer Mark VII  tenor (produced 1975–1980s) is often described as brighter and more powerful than the legendary Mark VI , with a larger bore, different taper, and sometimes a "whiny" high end. Many players seek mouthpieces that darken  or warm  the tone while maintaining projection and response. Recommendations overlap heavily with those for the Mark VI, as both are Selmer Paris horns, but focus on versatile or darker options for the VII's character. Popular recommendati

Recommended Mouthpieces for Selmer Mark VII Alto Saxophone The Selmer Mark VII  (produced 1975–1980s for alto) is closely related to the legendary Mark VI , with a similar bore but refinements for better intonation, a slightly more focused and brighter tone, and updated keywork (e.g., larger pinky keys). It pairs well with many of the same mouthpieces as the Mark VI, though some players note it responds better to pieces that add warmth or edge without high baffles. Popular re

The Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone  (produced 1954–1981) is legendary for its rich, focused tone, excellent intonation, and responsiveness, making it a favorite among jazz players. Mouthpiece choice is highly personal—depending on desired tone (dark vs. bright), genre (classical vs. jazz), and tip opening/reed strength—but certain models pair exceptionally well with the Mark VI's versatile character. Popular Modern Recommendations These options suit various playing styles: Sel

The Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone  (produced 1954–1974) is legendary for its versatile, rich tone and excellent intonation, making it a favorite among jazz players. Mouthpiece choice is highly personal—depending on desired sound (dark/warm vs. bright/edgy), genre, and playing style—but certain models pair exceptionally well with the Mark VI's responsive, centered character. Recommended Mouthpieces Otto Link Super Tone Master  (metal or hard rubber): Often called the "classic

The Selmer Model 22 (produced in the 1920s) is an early vintage alto saxophone from Henri Selmer Paris, known for its smaller bore (sometimes called "pea shooter") and distinctive intonation characteristics. Mouthpiece choice is highly personal and depends on your playing style (classical, jazz, etc.), but vintage Selmers like this often pair well with pieces that provide good control, centered tone, and flexibility to match the horn's darker, focused sound. Recommended Mouth