Description
This Selmer Mark VI silver alto saxophone is in fantastic condition with 95%+ of the silver finish and the key plating. What a beautiful horn! The serial number is “M150293” making this a 1967 vintage alto saxophone. Above the serial number is engraved “Made in France Brev. SGDG- 920653 US. PAT. 2940640 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 on the bottom bell ring and “S” on the octave key. This alto saxophone comes with the original “H. Selmer Paris” neck that is in mint condition. 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 excellent.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in excellent playing condition.
The Key Plating: Approximately 98%+ of the original key plating remains.
The Finish: It has approximately 98%+ of the silver finish.
Player Wear: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Bell: No dents or evidence of bell edge damage.
The Bow: 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 98%+ 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: New old stock Selmer Vangurard case
Engraving: Made in France Brev. SGDG- 920653 US. PAT. 2940640 US. PAT. 2710558 US. PAT. 2846917 (above the serial number) Henri Selmer Paris Made in France (on the bell) Mark VI (on the bottom bell ring) S (on the octave key) H. Selmer Paris (on the neck).
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