{"product_id":"selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-bb-tenor-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-m60169","title":"Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Bb Tenor Saxophone in Original Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Paris Mark VI Tenor Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Selmer Paris Mark VI is widely regarded as one of the defining professional saxophone designs of the twentieth century. Its responsive keywork, flexible tonal palette, focused core, and projection have made the Mark VI tenor an established choice among professional jazz, commercial, and classical players. This particular instrument is a French-made Bb tenor in lacquer. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Paris Mark VI Tenor Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Tenor saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\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 hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: None included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: M60169\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage tenor saxophone is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds, and recent pad work was completed by a prior service provider. Bears mostly original resonators. original lacquer as well. The lacquer displays widespread scratches, scuffs, spotting, discoloration, tarnish, and localized wear associated with age and use. A fitted hard case is included. This is a truly beautiful horn despite some bumps and bruises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Mark VI Tenor Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mark VI tenor is suited to professional players, advanced saxophonists, collectors, and serious performers seeking the direct response, expressive flexibility, and centered tonal character associated with this model. Its broad dynamic range and projecting sound concept support jazz, commercial, studio, chamber, and classical applications, while its established keywork design remains familiar to generations of experienced saxophonists.\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 Mark VI tenor so widely respected?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mark VI combined an influential keywork layout with a responsive, flexible sound concept. Its balance of tonal core, projection, articulation, and expressive range has kept it central to professional saxophone discussions for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a Mark VI fit into a professional setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark VI tenors are used across jazz, commercial, studio, chamber, and classical settings. Players often choose them for their tonal flexibility and their ability to retain a centered identity across a wide dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should an experienced player consider when evaluating a Mark VI?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponse, intonation tendencies, key fit, pad seal, neck compatibility, tonal core, and projection are central considerations. Individual Mark VI instruments can have distinct playing personalities, making hands-on evaluation and professional setup especially important.\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":67958554067309,"sku":"SPTS-M60169","price":11569.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Selmer-Paris-Mark-VI-Professional-Bb-Tenor-Saxophone-in-Original-Lacquer.jpg?v=1794391856","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-bb-tenor-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-m60169","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}