{"product_id":"selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-alto-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-m142120","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 saxophone designs of the 20th century, valued across jazz, classical, and commercial settings for its flexible tonal concept and responsive feel. Made in France, this lacquered Eb alto represents the model's established professional lineage and remains especially relevant to musicians seeking a vintage Selmer voice with broad stylistic range. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1967.\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\u003eModel: Mark VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying Level: Professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Original lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted Selmer hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: None included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage saxophone is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The original lacquer shows scattered scratches, handling marks, localized finish loss, and light oxidation, with wear concentrated around the keys, guards, contact points, neck, bow, and bell. The bell engraving remains clearly legible. The fitted Selmer hard case is included and shows substantial exterior edge wear, scuffs, finish loss, and age-related staining to the red interior. \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 professional players, advanced students, and serious collectors who appreciate a flexible core sound, responsive articulation, and the compact ergonomic character of vintage Selmer keywork. Its broad tonal palette supports jazz, classical, commercial, chamber, and studio work, while its vintage mechanism offers a distinctly different feel from many modern professional altos.\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 Mark VI so highly regarded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mark VI established an influential combination of tonal flexibility, projection, response, and keywork design. It remains widely regarded as a landmark professional saxophone and has been used extensively across jazz, classical, commercial, and studio traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tonal profile does a Mark VI alto offer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark VI altos are generally known for a focused core that can be shaped from warm and lyrical to projecting and brilliant, depending on the player, mouthpiece, reed, and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Mark VI keywork compare with modern professional altos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mark VI introduced an influential ergonomic layout, but its mechanism retains a vintage feel. Players accustomed to modern instruments may notice differences in key spacing, spring feel, and hand position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I evaluate if this saxophone fits my needs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-professional-saxophone-comparison-guide\"\u003eGuide to Choosing a Professional Saxophone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/SelmerParislogo\/SelmerParislogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/SelmerParislogo\/SelmerParislogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Selmer Paris Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\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":"Direct Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67749896323437,"sku":"SPAS-M142120","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Selmer-Paris-Mark-VI-Professional-Alto-Saxophone-in-Original-Lacquer_42c876f5.jpg?v=1792587569","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-alto-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-m142120","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}