This Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone is in very good condition with around 70-75% of its lacquered finish remaining. Someone has etched something in the bell on the leg side about level with the bell-to-body brace. There is dent removal evidence in the middle of the back of the body, above the serial number, on the leg side of the bell and in the bottom bow. The bell-to-body brace has been re-soldered on the bell side and you can see where the brass has been polished. Please see the photos for more details. The serial number is “M143682” 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 still pretty crisp.  “Henri Selmer Paris” is engraved in laurel leaves and after that “Selmer Made in France” with the R trademark sign with swirling leaves around it and down to the bow.  “Mark VI” is engraved where the bell meets the bow and on the top of the back of the body. This alto saxophone comes with the original “H. Selmer Paris” neck that is in excellent condition and judging by the lacquer condition it is the correct neck and is likely a replacement neck.  This saxophone comes in a new Selmer case.  No mouthpiece is included. A good used plastic neck plug is included and not pictured.

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 very good.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in excellent playing condition.
The Finish: It has approximately 70-75% of the lacquered finish.
Player Wear: Medium general wear (visible lacquer or surface scratches and/or evidence of dent removal/repair).
The Bell: Almost no dents and very minor 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. A good used plastic neck plug is included and not pictured.
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) H. Selmer Paris (on the neck) S (on the octave key) Mark VI (on the bottom bell ring and on the back of the body at the top) Henri Selmer Paris Selmer Made in France (on the bell).
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