{"product_id":"selmer-paris-super-balanced-action-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-silver-plate-sn-44631","title":"Selmer Paris Super Balanced Action Professional Tenor Saxophone in Silver Plate SN 44631","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Paris Super Balanced Action Tenor Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Selmer Paris Super Balanced Action tenor saxophone occupies an important place in the development of the modern professional saxophone. Positioned between the Balanced Action and Mark VI, the SBA is widely valued for its centered tonal core, flexibility, and direct connection to Selmer's influential mid-century design lineage. This particular instrument offers the established SBA design in original silver plate. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Paris Super Balanced Action 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: Super Balanced Action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying Level: Professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: New Protec PRO PAC XL contoured case with shoulder strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cork grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 44631\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 repadded, serviced, set up, and play-tested. The plated surfaces show fine scratches, scuffs, light tarnish, and localized plating wear consistent with age and use. A shallow dent or handling ripple is present at the bell flare, and the neck cork shows visible wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Super Balanced Action Tenor Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Balanced Action is suited to professional saxophonists, experienced jazz players, collectors, and advanced musicians seeking a vintage Selmer with a focused core and considerable tonal flexibility. Its response and tonal identity support nuanced ensemble, solo, and commercial playing. Players accustomed exclusively to contemporary instruments should expect key geometry that reflects an earlier professional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Selmer Paris Super Balanced Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Super Balanced Action relate to the Mark VI?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Balanced Action directly preceded the Mark VI and represents an important stage in the development of Selmer's offset keywork and modern professional saxophone design. Many players value it for its own tonal identity rather than simply as a predecessor to the Mark VI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tonal qualities are associated with the Super Balanced Action tenor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Balanced Action tenors are widely valued for a centered core, tonal color, and a flexible response that can accommodate both intimate and projecting playing concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does its keywork compare with a modern tenor saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SBA uses an earlier professional keywork layout. Experienced players often adapt readily, but its palm keys, left-hand table, and overall geometry will feel different from those of a contemporary Selmer tenor.\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":67630742864237,"sku":"SPTS-44631","price":14999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Selmer-Paris-Super-Balanced-Action-Professional-Tenor-Saxophone-in-Silver-Plate-SN-44631.jpg?v=1791455575","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/selmer-paris-super-balanced-action-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-silver-plate-sn-44631","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}