Selmer Paris Mark VI Baritone Saxophone Overview
The Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone saxophone is one of the most respected vintage professional baritone saxophones, valued by many players for its place in Selmer's professional saxophone lineage and its long association with serious jazz, studio, and ensemble performance. This instrument is a Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone saxophone with serial number 122186, offering the established Mark VI identity that continues to make these instruments important to performers and collectors. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1965.
Selmer Paris Mark VI Baritone Saxophone Specifications
- Instrument Type: Baritone Saxophone
- Key: Eb
- Model: Mark VI
- Finish: (Relacquered) gold lacquer
- Body Material: Brass
- Country of Manufacture: France
- Case: Black hard case
- Accessories: Neck
- Serial Number: 122186
Condition & Setup
This used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, adjusted, and play-tested. The finish has been relacquered and shows widespread surface scratching, scuffing, lacquer wear, spotting, and discoloration, with heavier wear visible around the bow, bell, body tube, key guards, decorative bands, and contact areas. The neck cork is present and intact. The included black hard case is functional and shows heavy exterior wear, including scratches, scuffs, edge wear, and abraded covering.
Who the Mark VI Baritone Saxophone Is For
The Mark VI baritone saxophone is best suited to professional players, advanced saxophonists, serious doublers, and collectors who understand the musical and historical appeal of vintage Selmer Paris saxophones. It is a strong consideration for musicians seeking a classic Selmer baritone voice for jazz ensemble work, saxophone section playing, commercial settings, studio use, and serious personal performance, especially where vintage character and professional Selmer ergonomics are part of the player's priorities.
Common Questions About the Selmer Paris Mark VI
Why is the Selmer Mark VI baritone saxophone so highly regarded?
The Mark VI series is widely regarded as one of Selmer Paris's most important professional saxophone lines. Baritone players often value these instruments for their historic role in professional playing and for the distinctive feel and response associated with vintage Selmer design.
How does a relacquered finish affect a vintage Mark VI saxophone?
A relacquered finish changes the instrument's collector profile because it is not an original-finish instrument. Many players still evaluate relacquered vintage saxophones seriously when the instrument offers the response, setup, intonation, and tonal character they want.
What kinds of players should consider this Mark VI baritone?
This instrument is most appropriate for experienced saxophonists, professional baritone players, collectors, and doublers who want a vintage Selmer Paris baritone rather than a modern-production professional saxophone.
We are proud to be an authorized Selmer Paris dealer
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Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Baritone Saxophone in Lacquer
Selmer Paris Mark VI Baritone Saxophone Overview
The Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone saxophone is one of the most respected vintage professional baritone saxophones, valued by many players for its place in Selmer's professional saxophone lineage and its long association with serious jazz, studio, and ensemble performance. This instrument is a Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone saxophone with serial number 122186, offering the established Mark VI identity that continues to make these instruments important to performers and collectors. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1965.
Selmer Paris Mark VI Baritone Saxophone Specifications
- Instrument Type: Baritone Saxophone
- Key: Eb
- Model: Mark VI
- Finish: (Relacquered) gold lacquer
- Body Material: Brass
- Country of Manufacture: France
- Case: Black hard case
- Accessories: Neck
- Serial Number: 122186
Condition & Setup
This used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, adjusted, and play-tested. The finish has been relacquered and shows widespread surface scratching, scuffing, lacquer wear, spotting, and discoloration, with heavier wear visible around the bow, bell, body tube, key guards, decorative bands, and contact areas. The neck cork is present and intact. The included black hard case is functional and shows heavy exterior wear, including scratches, scuffs, edge wear, and abraded covering.
Who the Mark VI Baritone Saxophone Is For
The Mark VI baritone saxophone is best suited to professional players, advanced saxophonists, serious doublers, and collectors who understand the musical and historical appeal of vintage Selmer Paris saxophones. It is a strong consideration for musicians seeking a classic Selmer baritone voice for jazz ensemble work, saxophone section playing, commercial settings, studio use, and serious personal performance, especially where vintage character and professional Selmer ergonomics are part of the player's priorities.
Common Questions About the Selmer Paris Mark VI
Why is the Selmer Mark VI baritone saxophone so highly regarded?
The Mark VI series is widely regarded as one of Selmer Paris's most important professional saxophone lines. Baritone players often value these instruments for their historic role in professional playing and for the distinctive feel and response associated with vintage Selmer design.
How does a relacquered finish affect a vintage Mark VI saxophone?
A relacquered finish changes the instrument's collector profile because it is not an original-finish instrument. Many players still evaluate relacquered vintage saxophones seriously when the instrument offers the response, setup, intonation, and tonal character they want.
What kinds of players should consider this Mark VI baritone?
This instrument is most appropriate for experienced saxophonists, professional baritone players, collectors, and doublers who want a vintage Selmer Paris baritone rather than a modern-production professional saxophone.
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 Baritone Saxophone in Lacquer
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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.