Description
This Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone is in good condition with around 50-55% of its lacquered finish remaining. There is evidence of dent removal in the bottom bow, on the bottom of the body near the serial number and in the bottom of the bell on the leg side. Someone has etched some letters and numbers into the middle of the body on the leg side. There is a very small ding just above this point and just next to it. The bottom bell lip has been pulled down slightly and was repaired very close to perfectly so you hardly see the very minor dip at the bell edge. Please see the photos for more details. The serial number is “M90171” making this a 1960 vintage alto saxophone. Above the serial number is engraved “Made in France Brev- SGDG- 920653 ENG. PAT. 632799 US. PAT. 2940640 US. PAT. 2710558”. The engraving on the bell is still pretty crisp and it reads “Brevete France & Etranger” with “Henri Selmer Paris” engraved in laurel leaves. After that “Fabrique en France Par H. Selmer & Cie Place Dancourt. Paris Selmer New-York. Elkhart London Made in France” with the R trademark sign with swirling leaves around it down to the bow. “Mark VI” is engraved where the bell meets the bow. This alto saxophone comes with the original “H. Selmer Paris” neck that is in excellent condition with no evidence of pull down. The neck has the matching serial number and almost no lacquer remaining on it. The octave key has the Selmer “S” on it. This saxophone comes in a new Selmer case. No mouthpiece is included.
Selmer’s Balanced Actions, Super Balanced Actions and Mark VI’s are the Stradivarius of saxophones. At the end of the day deciding which to buy is a little like picking between a Lamborghini or a Ferrari. It is really a matter of preference. For this particular horn, we can tell you that it has that rich, dark, iconic Selmer sound. These are not Yamahas that are cranked out; each saxophone has its own character and presence that is almost impossible to describe on paper. It has to be heard; it has to be felt.
Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is very good.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in excellent playing condition.
The Finish: It has approximately 50- 55% of the lacquered finish.
Player Wear: Light general wear (possible surface scratches and/or minor dents/dings).
The Bell: No dents and minor bell edge damage.
The Bow: Almost no dents in the bottom bow or bow guard.
Pad Condition: The pads are in very good used condition.
Resonator Type: Plastic resonators.
The Neck: The neck has a raw brass finish of the finish remaining with very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Mouthpiece: No mouthpiece, ligature, or accessories are included.
The Case: Good used condition (General wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving: Made in France Brev- SGDG- 920653 ENG. PAT. 632799 US. PAT. 2940640 US. PAT. 2710558 (above the serial number) Brevete France & Etranger Henri Selmer Paris Fabrique en France Par H. Selmer & Cie Place Dancourt. Paris Selmer New-York. Elkhart London Made in France (on the bell) Mark VI (on the bottom bell ring) H. Selmer Paris (on the neck) S (on the octave key).
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