{"product_id":"selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-m130969","title":"Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Tenor Saxophone in Original Lacquer SN M130969","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenri Selmer Paris Mark VI Tenor Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Henri Selmer Paris Mark VI tenor saxophone is widely regarded as one of the defining professional saxophone designs of the 20th century, valued for its focused core, flexible response, and long history in jazz, classical, commercial, and studio playing. This Mark VI tenor belongs to the same broad vintage era associated with Sonny Rollins and many other influential tenor players, making it a meaningful instrument for saxophonists who understand the musical importance of this model. The serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenri Selmer 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\u003eManufacturer: Henri Selmer Paris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Mark VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Original gold lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Black hard case with blue plush interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: M130969\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saxophone is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. It shows extensive cosmetic wear, including lacquer loss, surface scratches, spotting, tarnish, and finish wear on the body, bell, bow, neck, and keywork. The bell and body engraving remain visible, and the neck is present. Remaining lacquer is original to the instrument. This is a vintage pre-owned instrument with visible wear consistent with long musical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Mark VI Tenor Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mark VI tenor is best suited to a serious saxophonist, professional player, advanced student, doubler, or collector who values the feel and tonal identity of a French-made Selmer Paris instrument. Players considering a Mark VI are often looking for a centered sound, expressive flexibility, and a response profile that has made the model a trusted choice across jazz, classical, commercial, and recording work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Henri Selmer Paris Mark VI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone so highly regarded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Selmer Mark VI is widely respected for its combination of tonal focus, projection, mechanical feel, and musical flexibility. It has a deep professional history and remains one of the benchmark vintage tenor saxophones for many players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Sonny Rollins vintage reference mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference is to the Mark VI production era associated with Sonny Rollins, not to prior ownership or use by the artist. It helps place this instrument in the historical context that many tenor players consider when evaluating a vintage Mark VI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should a player evaluate a vintage Mark VI tenor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA player should evaluate response, intonation, key feel, neck fit, tonal center, and mouthpiece pairing. Those factors are especially important because individual vintage Mark VI saxophones can have distinct playing personalities.\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":53649114300781,"sku":"STS-M130969","price":6374.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7129321.jpg?v=1785790718","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-m130969","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}