{"product_id":"selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-102289","title":"Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional 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 tenor saxophone is widely regarded among saxophonists as one of the defining professional tenor designs, valued for its centered core, flexible tonal palette, and long-standing presence in jazz, commercial, studio, and serious ensemble playing. This instrument is a Mark VI tenor saxophone in lacquer with Selmer Paris engraving and serial number 102289, offering the established playing identity that has made the model a reference point for generations of advanced and professional players. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1962.\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: Professional tenor saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Mark VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Brand new Protec MAX case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: None included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 102289\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Mark VI tenor saxophone is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. Original lacquer is gorgeous and 95% present with monor wear from play. The neck and pearl key touches are present, and the instrument is housed in a black hard case with blue interior.\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 best suited to advanced saxophonists, professional players, serious jazz and commercial musicians, and collectors who want a historically important Selmer Paris tenor with a familiar professional feel. Players often look to the Mark VI for a combination of tonal flexibility, projection, and personal response, making individual evaluation especially important for musicians who want a tenor that can support a distinctive sound concept rather than a single fixed tonal profile.\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\u003eWhat makes the Mark VI tenor saxophone so respected?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mark VI earned its reputation through decades of professional use and a playing character many saxophonists associate with a focused core, flexible color, and responsive feel. It remains one of the most discussed and compared professional tenor saxophone models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a Mark VI tenor fit into a modern professional setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Mark VI tenor can serve as a primary professional instrument for jazz, commercial work, studio playing, and serious ensemble use. Its appeal is strongest for players who want a classic Selmer Paris response and a tone that can be shaped across different musical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do players compare individual Mark VI tenors carefully?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Mark VI saxophones can vary in response, resistance, tonal center, and ergonomic feel. Experienced players typically evaluate neck response, intonation tendencies, regulation, and how the instrument supports their personal sound concept.\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":53619078168941,"sku":"SPTS-102289","price":11999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7127874.jpg?v=1785352161","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-102289","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}