Selmer Serie III Baritone Sax

[martincoltrane]

Hi Everybody,

Selmer is currently developing the Serie III Baritone Sax.

Does anyone has information regarding the issue date, what will be the average price, what will change compare to the Serie II?

Thx,

Martin

[DaveR]

As far as I know, there is no 'real' release date for the S3 bari, although it is definitely the next sax to come out from Selmer. My understanding of the situation is that two French quartet bari players were asked to help in the development and - of course they couldn't agree upon the design! (There's a joke there somewhere, anyone care to make it?):D :D

I would guess that the price will be a good few % higher than the Ser2 - of course! And as for changes, well there will certainly be some, presumably along the same lines as the change in 'tonal concept' between, say, the Ser2 and 3 altos. I hope to God it's lighter in weight.

[EZ]

There's a joke there somewhere, anyone care to make it?

How many Frenchmen does it take to position a thumbrest?

[DaveR]

Ok, how many?

[EZ]

Two.

One holding the horn in a proper position - the other lobbying the United Nations to block any opposing resolutions.

[DaveR]

Ouch, the truth hurts the most!

[Martinman]

More like three, one to hold the horn, one to lobby the UN, and one to come begging to United States designers to save them from being taken over by Keilworth (no disrespect intended to French or Germans).

[saxymanzach]

More like three, one to hold the horn, one to lobby the UN, and one to come begging to United States designers to save them from being taken over by Keilworth (no disrespect intended to French or Germans).

^^^^^I'm guessing this is the reason that Americans are not the most-loved people in Europe. :D

[EZ]

More like three, one to hold the horn, one to lobby the UN, and one to come begging to United States designers to save them from being taken over by Keilworth (no disrespect intended to French or Germans).

Thanks for the much needed improved punch-line. I actually didn't have one when I posted the joke.

...and now back to our regularly scheduled programming...

I think the trend with Series II to Series III is higher copper content to the brass. My Series III alto was very heavy in the hands. Pray for a bow-stem to rest it on the floor.

[DaveR]

If it's as heavy or heavier than the Ser2..........................I'll be getting a Yani!

For years I've only played my s2 bari on a stand, and it's really limiting but has saved my back.

[EZ]

I'm no bari afficionado - I'm a bang for the buck kind of guy. I've never been disappointed with Yani x6/800 stencils - be they soprano, alto, or bari (never owned a Yani-made tenor). And frankly, I like my old Vito/Yani sop better than the new ones - brass or bronze.

Ever try a Vito VSP bari? No high F#, but then why play bari?!?

[Martinman]

I'm no bari afficionado - I'm a bang for the buck kind of guy. I've never been disappointed with Yani x6/800 stencils - be they soprano, alto, or bari (never owned a Yani-made tenor). And frankly, I like my old Vito/Yani sop better than the new ones - brass or bronze.

Have you tried an Antigua bari? I know they are Yani coppies. Just wondering, cause I know that their horns are cheap. They are, I guess you could say, "bang for the buck" horns, at least the sopranos that I have tried/own.

[EZ]

Have you tried an Antigua bari?

I've not, but I have tried an Antigua soprano. It was ok.

[martincoltrane]

At least Frenchmen take the UN into consideration... Don't they?;)

The truth hurts but flattery's rarely true...:D

CU,

Martincoltfrenchman