Description
This Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone is in excellent condition with around 80-85% of the lacquered finish. The bottom bow has an almost invisible ding towards the front of the bow on the facing side below the tone hole that is better felt than seen. There is some patina forming throughout the horn. There is evidence of light dent removal in the leg side of the bottom bow. Please see the pictures for more details. The serial number is “M198383” making this a 1972 vintage alto saxophone. Above the serial number is engraved “Made in France Brev. S.G.D.G. 920653 US. PAT+ 2710558 US. PAT+ 2846917”. The engraving on the bell is beautiful and crisp. “Henri Selmer Paris” is engraved in laurel leaves and after that “Selmer Made in France” with the R trademark sign. “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 shape. Where there is no lacquer missing the neck has a patina that is starting to form. The octave key has the Selmer “S”. 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. This particular Selmer Mark VI 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. Check out the video below to hear this saxophone.
Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is excellent.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in excellent playing condition.
The Finish: It has approximately 80-85% of the lacquered finish.
Player Wear: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Bell: No dents or evidence of 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 approximately 40-45% of the finish remaining with very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Mouthpiece: No mouthpiece, ligature, or accessories are included. A good used plastic Selmer neck plug is included.
The Case: Good used condition (General wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving: Made in France Brev. S.G.D.G. 920653 US. PAT+ 2710558 US. PAT+ 2846917 (on the back above the serial number) Henri Selmer Paris Selmer 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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