142,xxx Selmer Mark VI Alto Saxophone, High F#, Sanborn S/N, Fresh Overhaul, 96% Original Lacquer, Video
1967 142,xxx Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone with approximately 96% original lacquer. The sax has a rarely seen high F# key, which is a must have key for many saxophonists.
The 14x,xxx Mark VI altos are considered the very best alto saxophones that Selmer ever produced. Greats including David Sanborn and Kenny Garrett play and collect altos in this s/n range. Selmer experimented with various bow lengths and ultimately went to the medium bow shortly before this one was produced. The medium bow has the best combination of great intonation and excellent tone. Furthermore, this alto has the rare vertical Mark VI stamp, which is what Sanborn plays and collects. For me, the 14x,xxx altos have some extra power, focus and depth to their sound.
The sax just received a full mechanical overhaul from Eric Beach, who is one of the very best in the business. His overhauls are world class and use top of the line materials, including Pisoni Pro pads. The sax has crisp and smooth action, like it did when it left the factory. Eric used nylon resonators, which is what this horn originally came with. The entire range from low Bb to high F# is very even and pops out with ease.
