225,xxx Selmer Mark VI Alto Saxophone, Original Lacquer, Fresh Overhaul, Video

1974 Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone, s/n 225706. The lacquer is original with 97%+ still present. This sax just received a full mechanical overhaul prior to sale from Eric Beach, who is one of the best in the business. He used top of the line materials, including Pisoni Pro pads, with all new corks and felts. What sets Eric's work apart is the time he puts into the keywork. This is a mechanical rebuild and not just a repad, so the horn feels tight and locked in.

This is a fantastic playing horn that plays effortlessly from top to bottom. Compared to another late Mark VI alto that I also have for sale, this one is quite similar in sound and response, but slightly brighter and broader. There are some very nice overtones that give it richness and complexity, and it still projects easily when you want to push it.

Selmer switched the Mark VI alto to a medium bow in 1966, then went to a slightly shorter bow around 201,xxx. Horns from 201,xxx and later tend to have quick response and outstanding projection, while keeping the great intonation and sound of the earlier medium bow altos.

The neck is original to the horn and has never been bent down. The sax comes in its original case.

Late Mark VI altos are a great value in the marketplace, and this is a standout example.