Description
This Selmer Mark VI bass saxophone is in excellent condition with 98%+ of the lacquer finish remaining and very light player wear over the horn. There are very light little scratches here and there on the horn from very light player wear. There are some very light speckle wear on the facing side of the bell just above the top bell key. The bow has some very light dings in the bow guard and the fin has a slight wave to it. There is some light evidence of dent removal in the bottom bow. Please see pictures for details. The serial number appears alongside the patent numbers at the bottom of the body near the bow. It reads “Made in France BREV. S.G.D.G. No 383.098 ENGL. PAT. No 11.824 U.S. PATENT. 2.710.558.” and then the serial number “N315079”. The serial number makes this a 1980 vintage horn. Selmer never made a Mark VII bass saxophone, so even though the serial number is 300,000+ it is still a Mark VI. Selmer never changed the design for the bass saxophone; it has always been a Mark VI design. The engraving on the bell reads “Henri Selmer Paris” engraved between laurel leaves and then the words “Selmer Made in France”. The neck is in excellent condition with light lacquer scratching. This bass saxophone comes in its original case in good used condition. No mouthpiece is included. This bass saxophone plays great!
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.
Please note this is a freight item only due to size, please contact us for a shipping quote to your location!
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 Key Plating: Approximately 99%+ of the original key plating remains.
The Finish: It has approximately 98%+ of the lacquered finish.
Player Wear: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Bell: No dents and no evidence of bell edge damage.
The Bow: Very light ding in the bottom bow or bow guard.
Pad Condition: The pads are in good used condition.
Resonator Type: Metal resonators.
The Neck: The neck has approximately 98%+ of the finish remaining with very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Mouthpiece: No mouthpiece or accessories are included.
The Stand: If pictured, not included.
The Case: Good used condition (General wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving: Henri Selmer Paris Selmer Made in France (on the bell) Made in France BREV. S.G.D.G. No 383.098 ENGL. PAT. No 11.824 U.S. PATENT. 2.710.558. (above the serial number).
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