

1966 Selmer Mark VI Alto Saxophone 139,xxx, 99% Original Lacquer, High F#, Sanborn S/N
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This is a one-owner horn who played it for a couple of years and then put it away. He got the horn overhauled recently thinking he'd start playing again, but health issues prevented him from doing so. The pads are in perfect condition and essentially unused. My repairman performed a regulation ensuring that all of the pads are sealing, and now this horn is good to go. It feels exceptionally tight and ready to be played right out of the case.
You'll be hard pressed to find a better preserved prime s/n horn than this one. It has approximately 99% of its original lacquer and no dents or other repairs. The neck is original to the horn. There's some lacquer loss on the neck and inside of the bow from normal contact. Otherwise, there are remarkably few scratches. Take a look at the contact points (palm keys and RH side keys) and you'll see that there's absolutely no lacquer loss here.
My overall impression of this Mark VI is very positive. It has a tone slightly on the brighter side compared to other horns of this vintage. Everything pops out with ease with a very centered, confident tone. The full range of the sax feels very even as well. This is a Sanborn s/n Mark VI that is deserving of its reputation.
























