Description
This Selmer Super Balanced Action silver alto saxophone is in fantastic condition with 95%+ of the original silver plating. It has just come from the shop where it was cleaned, adjusted and re-padded so it plays wonderfully. There is very light player wear across the horn with very minor wear on each of the key guards, the leg guard and the bottom thumb rest. There is one tiny ding on the back of the bell and one on the bow. Please see the photos for more details. Other than that there are not any major dents in the saxophone or evidence of major repairs. The serial number is “44957” making this a 1950 vintage alto saxophone. Above the serial number is engraved “Made in France Brev. S.G.D.G. No 383.098 ENGL. PAT. No 11.824”. The engraving on the bell reads “Brevete France & Etranger” then “Henri Selmer Paris” engraved in laurel leaves and finally, the words “Sole Agents U.S. & CAN. Selmer New-York. Elkhart Made in France Kaspar Wicky Geneve.” It comes with the original “H. Selmer Paris” neck in great condition with no evidence of a pulldown. This sax also comes in a new Selmer case. No mouthpiece is included. This saxophone really sounds beautiful.
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. 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 95%+ of the original key plating remains with very light player wear to the touch spots.
The Finish: It has approximately 95%+ 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: Plastic resonators.
The Neck: The neck has approximately 95%+ 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: A new Selmer case is included.
Engraving: Made in France Brev. S.G.D.G. No 383.098 ENGL. PAT. No 11.824 (above the serial number) Brevete France & Etranger Henri Selmer Paris Sole Agents U.S. & CAN. Selmer New-York. Elkhart Made in France Kaspar Wicky Geneve (on the bell) H. Selmer Paris (on the neck).
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