Description
This Selmer Super Balanced Action silver tenor saxophone is in mint condition with 99% of the original silver plating. This horn was almost never used. It simply sat in a display case for nearly all of its entire life. The only plating wear on the saxophone is one spot on the bell where it rubbed against the stand. Please see the pictures for more details. It has just come back from the shop where it was cleaned, adjusted and re-padded so it plays beautifully. There are only a few tiny dings in the horn, which are pretty much impossible to see but can be felt. On the leg side of the body above the serial number are some very minor dings and one ding at the top of the body on the leg side. Please see pictures for details. It is rare to find one of these saxophones in such beautiful condition! The serial number is “M54318” making this the holy grail of SBAs tenor saxophones. It was made in 1953 in the last group of serial numbers of SBAs before they were Mark VIs at “55201”. Above the serial number is engraved “Made in France Brev. S.G.D.G. No383.098 ENGL. PAT. No 11.824 U.S. Patent No2.090.011.”. The engraving on the bell is perfectly crisp. The words “Brevete France & Etranger” is engraved at the top of the bell followed by “Henri Selmer Paris” engraved in laurel leaves. Then engraved is “Fabrique en France par H. Selmer & Cie Place Dancourt, Paris Sole. Agents U.S. & CAN. Selmer New-York. Elkhart Made in France”. This tenor saxophone comes with the original “H. Selmer Paris” neck that is in fantastic condition and has no evidence of pull down. It comes with a good used wooden neck plug. No mouthpiece or other accessories are included. It has the original Selmer Tri-Pack case that is in fantastic condition. Please note no other instruments are being sold in the case except this SBA tenor. This saxophone has a fantastic sound for a professional player. It plays with beautiful intonation and great overtones.
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 99% of the original key plating remains with
The Finish: It has approximately 99% of the silver finish.
Player Wear: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Bell: Almost no dents and no 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: Metal resonators.
The Neck: The neck has approximately 99% 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 wooden neck plug is included.
The Case: Good used condition (General wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving:Â Made in France Brev. S.G.D.G. No383.098 ENGL. PAT. No 11.824 U.S. Patent No2.090.011. (above the serial number) Brevete France & Etranger Henri Selmer Paris Fabrique en France par H. Selmer & Cie Place Dancourt, Paris Sole. Agents U.S. & CAN. Selmer New-York. Elkhart Made in France (on the bell) H. Selmer Paris (on the neck).
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