Selmer Supreme Solid Silver and Gold Plated Alto Saxophone Neck Review

Today, I have a review and comparison of the new Selmer Paris Supreme alto saxophone necks in solid silver and gold plate! These necks are compared alongside my usual Selmer Series III setup. I talk about intonation, tone quality, and build quality improvements. Overall, I found that the new necks offer a slightly more focused and darker sound compared to the Series III and, most importantly, pull up some of the flatness of the lower register. Plating does not seem to make a significant difference in terms of playability, although the solid silver neck seemed to play with a little more vibrancy communicated to the player.

These Supreme alto necks were provided on trial by Meridian Winds, many thanks for making this review possible!

Do you really NEED a Selmer Mark VI?

Everybody knows about the notorious Selmer Mark VI saxophone, but who really needs one? How does it compare to other horns, like the Series II, Series III, and Reference 54? Does it live up to the mythology of, “best horn ever”? Emerging jazz saxophonist, Kyle Brooks, and I dive in to find out how the Mark VI and other horns work for jazz and classical and also discuss other equipment choices. We also talk about how our personal needs shape the equipment we buy, the value of not switching too often, and more.

This is one of my longest videos yet, so try using the chapter markers to hop between various sound demos for a better comparison experience.

TL;DW: No.

Review: Selmer Paris Focus & Concept Clarinet Mouthpieces

Due to my recent hire at Heidelberg University, I thought it would be fitting to start producing some occasional clarinet content. Today, I am happy to share a review of the Selmer Paris Focus and Concept B-flat/A clarinet mouthpieces. A double review! These mouthpieces are seriously underrated and deserve more attention. I hope you enjoy the new clarinet content!

TLDW: These are well-made and consistent mouthpieces that produce a brighter sound with good articulation. If you like harder reeds (3.5-4.0) and control, get the Focus. If you like softer reeds (3.5 or lower) and more flexility, get the Concept.

Today I am happy to share the Selmer Paris Focus and Concept B-flat/A clarinet mouthpieces. A double review! These mouthpieces are seriously underrated and d...