Selmer Paris Mark VI Alto Saxophone in Original Lacquer SN 178527 OVERHAULED

Selmer Paris Mark VI Alto Saxophone Overview

The Selmer Paris Mark VI is a professional Eb alto saxophone built in France, widely associated with the classic Mark VI feel and a flexible, projecting core sound. This brass-bodied Mark VI is finished in original lacquer with approximately 80–55% remaining, showing natural vintage wear and period-correct patina. It has been shop-adjusted with excellent pads and smooth, well-regulated keywork for consistent response from the low register through the palm keys. A case is included.

Selmer Paris Mark VI Alto Saxophone Specifications

• Brand/Origin: Selmer Paris (France)
• Model/Series: Mark VI
• Year of manufacture: 1970
• Instrument Type: Alto Saxophone
• Key: Eb
• Body Material: Brass
• Finish: Original lacquer (approx. 80–55% present)
• Case: Included
• Accessories: None

Condition & Setup

Vintage horn in fully overhauled condition. This saxophone has been professionally serviced with all new pads and corks, set up, and play-tested. Keywork regulation is in excellent playing order, the action is smooth and even, and the pads are in new condition. The original lacquer shows normal wear and vintage patina consistent with age and prior use.

Who the Mark VI Alto Saxophone Is For

The Selmer Paris Mark VI Alto Saxophone is a professional Eb alto saxophone designed for players who need a responsive, flexible instrument with a focused core tone and the classic Selmer feel. The Mark VI is known for a centered sound with colorful overtones, supporting warmth at softer dynamics and strong projection when pushed, with immediate response that favors clean articulation and fast technical playing.

This model is a strong fit for working jazz artists, commercial and studio players, pit musicians, and advanced classical saxophonists who choose mouthpieces and setups to match their repertoire. Original-lacquer Mark VI altos are often sought by players and player-collectors who want period-correct craftsmanship, familiar ergonomics, and the traditional Mark VI response across the full range.

Common Questions About The Selmer Paris Mark VI

Is the Selmer Paris Mark VI alto saxophone suitable for professional use?

Yes. The Mark VI is a professional-model alto saxophone, and this instrument has been professionally serviced and play-tested with regulated keywork and pads in excellent condition.

What does “original lacquer (approx. 80–55% present)” mean?

It means the horn retains a substantial amount of its factory lacquer, with visible wear through to the brass in common contact areas. This type of finish wear is typical for vintage instruments and does not prevent proper function.

Does it include a case and accessories?

A case is included, but no mouthpiece or additional accessories.

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