Selmer Paris Mark VI Alto Saxophone Overview
The Selmer Paris Mark VI alto saxophone is widely regarded as one of the defining professional saxophones of the twentieth century, valued for its responsive feel, centered core, and broad tonal flexibility. Its enduring place in jazz, commercial, classical, and studio work makes this instrument especially relevant to musicians seeking the distinctive playing experience of a vintage Selmer alto. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1963.
Selmer Paris Mark VI Alto Saxophone Specifications
- Instrument Type: Professional alto saxophone
- Key: Eb
- Model: Mark VI
- Body Material: Brass
- Finish: Relacquered
- Case: Selmer-branded fitted hard case
- Accessories: None included
- Serial Number: M106608
Condition & Setup
This vintage instrument is in excellent playing order. It has received a complete professional overhaul, including replacement of the pads, corks, and felts, followed by lubrication, adjustment, and play testing. The relacquered finish shows extensive wear, patina, oxidation, spotting, scratches, and handling marks across the body, bell, bow, neck, and keywork. The included Selmer-branded case has extensive exterior scuffing, edge wear, covering wear, a worn handle, and tarnished hardware.
Who the Mark VI Alto Saxophone Is For
The Mark VI is best suited to professional players, advanced students, experienced doublers, and collectors who value a flexible tonal concept and responsive vintage Selmer character. Its ability to support focused, warm, brilliant, or projecting approaches has made the model relevant across jazz, commercial performance, classical playing, and studio work. Players accustomed to contemporary mechanisms should also consider their preference for vintage Selmer keywork and ergonomics.
Common Questions About the Selmer Paris Mark VI
How does relacquering affect this Mark VI?
Relacquering changes the instrument's finish history and is important to collectors who prioritize original lacquer. A performing musician should also evaluate the instrument according to its response, intonation, pad seal, regulation, and overall playing characteristics.
What work was included in the overhaul?
The documented overhaul included new pads, corks, and felts, followed by professional lubrication, adjustment, and play testing.
How does a Mark VI differ from a modern professional alto?
The Mark VI offers vintage Selmer key geometry and a notably flexible tonal concept. Many modern professional altos emphasize more standardized ergonomics and response, while the Mark VI is often chosen by players who want considerable freedom to shape their own tonal identity.
We are proud to be an authorized Selmer Paris dealer
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
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Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Alto Saxophone in Gold Lacquer
Selmer Paris Mark VI Alto Saxophone Overview
The Selmer Paris Mark VI alto saxophone is widely regarded as one of the defining professional saxophones of the twentieth century, valued for its responsive feel, centered core, and broad tonal flexibility. Its enduring place in jazz, commercial, classical, and studio work makes this instrument especially relevant to musicians seeking the distinctive playing experience of a vintage Selmer alto. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1963.
Selmer Paris Mark VI Alto Saxophone Specifications
- Instrument Type: Professional alto saxophone
- Key: Eb
- Model: Mark VI
- Body Material: Brass
- Finish: Relacquered
- Case: Selmer-branded fitted hard case
- Accessories: None included
- Serial Number: M106608
Condition & Setup
This vintage instrument is in excellent playing order. It has received a complete professional overhaul, including replacement of the pads, corks, and felts, followed by lubrication, adjustment, and play testing. The relacquered finish shows extensive wear, patina, oxidation, spotting, scratches, and handling marks across the body, bell, bow, neck, and keywork. The included Selmer-branded case has extensive exterior scuffing, edge wear, covering wear, a worn handle, and tarnished hardware.
Who the Mark VI Alto Saxophone Is For
The Mark VI is best suited to professional players, advanced students, experienced doublers, and collectors who value a flexible tonal concept and responsive vintage Selmer character. Its ability to support focused, warm, brilliant, or projecting approaches has made the model relevant across jazz, commercial performance, classical playing, and studio work. Players accustomed to contemporary mechanisms should also consider their preference for vintage Selmer keywork and ergonomics.
Common Questions About the Selmer Paris Mark VI
How does relacquering affect this Mark VI?
Relacquering changes the instrument's finish history and is important to collectors who prioritize original lacquer. A performing musician should also evaluate the instrument according to its response, intonation, pad seal, regulation, and overall playing characteristics.
What work was included in the overhaul?
The documented overhaul included new pads, corks, and felts, followed by professional lubrication, adjustment, and play testing.
How does a Mark VI differ from a modern professional alto?
The Mark VI offers vintage Selmer key geometry and a notably flexible tonal concept. Many modern professional altos emphasize more standardized ergonomics and response, while the Mark VI is often chosen by players who want considerable freedom to shape their own tonal identity.
We are proud to be an authorized Selmer Paris dealer
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Alto Saxophone in Gold Lacquer
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Shipping Information
Orders valued over $99 ship via FedEx 2-Day within the U.S. and via DHL internationally. A physical address (no P.O. Boxes) and signature are required. Smaller accessories ship via USPS (2–5 day service) and do not require a signature if valued under $99. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box/refurbished, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.