1966 139,xxx Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone, Overhaul, Video, Original Lacquer
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1966 Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone, s/n 139864. This is a gorgeous mid-1960s Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone with over 90% of its original lacquer remaining. The horn has a beautiful dark golden patina. It was recently given a top quality overhaul by Eric Beach, one of the best repairmen in the business.
Eric uses top of the line materials for his overhauls, including Pisoni Pro pads. He used domed rivetless plastic resonators, similar to what the sax originally came with. He spends countless hours on key fitting, which gives the horn a tight, precise feel, like a saxophone fresh from the factory. The neck is original to the horn and has a matching serial number. It’s never been pulled down.
This Mark VI is free-blowing and incredibly responsive. It has a big, rich sound that opens up beautifully when pushed, yet remains tonally complex and expressive at softer dynamics. It’s an outstanding example of why so many players regard mid-’60s Mark VIs as some of the best examples out there.
