Description
This Selmer Mark VI silver tenor saxophone is in mint condition with 99%+ of the re-silver plated finish remaining. It has just come from the shop where it was cleaned, adjusted, and re-padded so it plays wonderfully. The serial number is “M156525” making this a 1968 vintage tenor saxophone. Above the serial number has the engraved words “Made in France Brev. SGDG. 920653 US. PAT. 2940640 US. PAT. 2710558 US. PAT. 2846917”. The engraving on the bell is beautiful and crisp. Engraved at the top of the bell is “Henri Selmer Paris” engraved in laurel leaves with “Selmer Made in France” with the R trademark sign. Engraved where the bell meets the bow is “Mark VI”. This tenor saxophone comes with the original “H. Selmer Paris” neck in fantastic condition and there is no evidence of a pull-down. It comes with a good used condition 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. 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 Key Plating: Approximately 99%+ of the key plating remains
The Finish: It has approximately 99%+ of the silver finish remains.
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 new.
Resonator Type: Plastic resonators.
The Neck: The neck has approximately 99%+ of the finish remaining with very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections). No evidence of a pull-down.
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 US. PAT. 2940640 US. PAT. 2710558 US. PAT. 2846917 (above the serial number) Henri Selmer Paris Selmer Made in France (on the bell) Mark VI (where the bell meets the bow) S (on the octave key) H. Selmer Paris (on the neck).
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