![]() ![]() The palm key placement and height is similar to a Mark VI, however, the intonation in the middle register is superb, unlike many a Mark VI. The reference 54 comes with the high F# key in addition to a more compact key positioning bringing them closer to the body and more directly under the hand. The overall sonics are dark and centered with a certain unique depth of sound which is warm, rich and focused. We've found that the increased radius of bottom bow makes for a fatter/bigger bottom end. It's built in the spirit of the 1954 Mark VI, but it's not a clone. The reference 54 definately has its own voice. I come away with the impression that these are truly great saxophones. I have play tested several of the reference tenors and pitted them against some of the best Mark VI's out there. ![]()
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