{"product_id":"selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-alto-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-202206","title":"Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Alto Saxophone in Original Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Paris Mark VI Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Selmer Paris Mark VI alto saxophone is widely regarded as one of the defining professional saxophones of the twentieth century, valued by many advanced and professional players for its centered tone, responsive feel, and strong musical flexibility across classical, jazz, commercial, and studio settings.  The serial number on this instrument places the year of manufacture circa 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Paris Mark VI Alto Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Alto saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Selmer Paris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Mark VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Original lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 202206\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cork grease (no mouthpiece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned vintage Selmer Paris Mark VI alto saxophone with a bright lacquered brass appearance and normal cosmetic evidence of prior use, including light surface scratches, scuffs, small finish marks, and minor spotting on the body, bow, and bell areas. The instrument has just had all pads and corks replaced, and it has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Mark VI Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mark VI alto is best suited to advanced students, professional saxophonists, teachers, collectors, and serious players who want the response and tonal personality associated with a classic Selmer Paris professional alto. Players often consider this model when they want a flexible instrument with a focused core, strong projection potential, and the musical adaptability needed for jazz, concert work, chamber playing, commercial settings, and studio use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Selmer Paris Mark VI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the Selmer Paris Mark VI alto saxophone so highly regarded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mark VI earned its reputation through decades of professional use and remains widely respected for its tonal focus, flexible response, and strong identity in both jazz and classical settings. Many players consider it a benchmark vintage Selmer Paris design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the importance of original lacquer for a vintage instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal lacquer is crucial for a vintage saxophone because \u003c!--qkimaf P9WCn_p\/HugV6--\u003e\u003c!--cqw1tb P9WCn_p\/HugV6--\u003eit preserves the instrument's factory-original metal thickness and structural integrity\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e. Modifications like relacquering involve harsh chemical stripping and heavy buffing, which can thin the brass, soften engravings, and ruin the precise tone hole alignment needed for optimal playability. From a collector's standpoint, original lacquer serves as the ultimate benchmark of an instrument’s authenticity, rarity, and untouched condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should a professional player evaluate on a vintage Mark VI?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA professional player should evaluate response, intonation tendencies, keywork feel, neck fit, pad seal, tonal color, and how the instrument supports their own sound concept. Vintage Mark VI saxophones can vary from example to example, so the individual setup and playing response matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/SelmerParislogo\/SelmerParislogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Selmer USA Logo\" align=\"Middle\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Selmer Paris dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Didaskalou - West Michigan Band Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53504577012077,"sku":"SPAS-M202206","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7115118.jpg?v=1783021827","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-alto-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-202206","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}