{"product_id":"selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-baritone-saxophone-sn-163682","title":"Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Baritone Saxophone in Original Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Paris Mark VI Baritone Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Selmer Paris Mark VI Baritone Saxophone is a professional vintage baritone saxophone known for its responsive feel, flexible tonal palette, and long-standing use by serious jazz, studio, and classical saxophonists. This example is a vintage Mark VI baritone with original lacquer showing substantial play wear, approximately 50% lacquer remaining, and evidence of long-term professional use. It has been fully gone over in our shop and play-tested for a strong, low-register response with the focused, resonant character associated with vintage Selmer Paris saxophones. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Paris Mark VI Baritone Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Selmer Paris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Mark VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Baritone Saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Original lacquer, approximately 50% remaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 163682\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 used vintage Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone saxophone. The original lacquer is approximately 50% present, with visible wear throughout, including a couple of patches in the upper body region. The instrument shows clear signs of substantial use over its playing life, but it remains a strong surviving example of a professional Mark VI baritone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saxophone has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested in our shop. It has been completely gone over for playing condition and responds with a broad, low, crunching baritone sound. As an authorized Selmer Paris dealer, we are available to answer detailed condition, setup, and playability questions before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Mark VI Baritone Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Selmer Paris Mark VI Baritone Saxophone is a professional Eb baritone saxophone designed for advanced and professional players who want the sound, response, and mechanical feel of a vintage French Selmer. It is especially appropriate for jazz baritone saxophonists, studio players, collectors, and classical musicians who value the Mark VI’s balance of projection, core, and tonal flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument is best suited to a player who understands vintage saxophones and wants a baritone with established professional character rather than a pristine cosmetic presentation. Its original lacquer wear and visible use are part of its history, while its recent professional setup makes it a practical choice for players seeking the Mark VI baritone sound in a serious performance instrument.\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\u003eIs this Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone saxophone suitable for professional use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a professional Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone saxophone that has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. It is suitable for advanced and professional players who are comfortable with a vintage instrument showing cosmetic wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the condition of the lacquer on this Mark VI baritone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lacquer is original and approximately 50% present. The saxophone shows substantial lacquer wear from long-term use, along with a couple of patches in the upper body region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of sound is this Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone known for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone is known for a focused, flexible sound with strong low-register presence. This example has been play-tested and produces a broad, low, resonant response suited to professional baritone saxophone playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg align=\"Middle\" alt=\"Selmer USA Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/SelmerParislogo\/SelmerParislogoThumb0.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\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":53438954242413,"sku":"SPBS-163682","price":4399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7105053.jpg?v=1781286079","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-baritone-saxophone-sn-163682","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}