{"product_id":"selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-143822","title":"Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Tenor Saxophone in Original Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Paris Mark VI Professional Tenor Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Tenor Saxophone is a vintage Bb tenor saxophone widely recognized as one of the defining professional saxophone designs of the 20th century. This example retains approximately 70% of its original lacquer and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our shop. The Mark VI tenor is associated with many major jazz saxophonists, including players from the Sonny Rollins era, and remains sought after for its centered response, flexible tonal palette, and established place in professional jazz, studio, and classical crossover performance. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Paris Mark VI Professional Tenor 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: Professional Tenor Saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Original lacquer, approximately 70% remaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories included: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 143822\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 tenor saxophone with approximately 70% original lacquer remaining. It shows cosmetic wear consistent with age and professional use, including lacquer wear visible in the photos. The instrument has been through our shop and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper response, regulation, and playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Mark VI Professional Tenor Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mark VI Professional Tenor Saxophone is a vintage French-made Bb tenor saxophone designed for advanced and professional saxophonists who want the response, tonal flexibility, and mechanical feel associated with Selmer Paris saxophones from the classic Mark VI era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument is best suited for players who value a complex, adaptable tenor sound rather than a strictly uniform modern setup. The Mark VI is especially relevant for jazz, commercial, recording, and serious doubling work, but it is also used by classical and contemporary players who prefer a lighter-feeling vintage mechanism and a voice that can support a wide range of mouthpiece and reed combinations.\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 tenor saxophone suitable for professional use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Selmer Paris Mark VI tenor saxophone is a professional-level instrument, and this used example has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our shop for dependable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does approximately 70% original lacquer mean on a vintage Mark VI?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 70% original lacquer means the saxophone retains most of its factory-applied lacquer while showing normal finish wear from age and use. For many vintage saxophone buyers, original lacquer is an important factor because it helps document the instrument’s originality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do advanced players compare other tenor saxophones to the Selmer Mark VI?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced players often compare professional tenor saxophones to the Selmer Mark VI because the model established a long-standing reference point for response, ergonomics, tonal flexibility, and projection in vintage professional saxophone design.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/SelmerParislogo\/SelmerParislogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; 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":"David Didaskalou - West Michigan Band Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482645619053,"sku":"SPTS-M143822","price":7999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7106402.jpg?v=1782330862","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-143822","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}