{"product_id":"selmer-paris-super-balanced-action-tenor-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-50804","title":"Selmer Paris Super Balanced Action Tenor Saxophone in Original Lacquer","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 occupies a pivotal place in the company's professional saxophone lineage, bridging the earlier Balanced Action and the later Mark VI. Musicians value the model for its centered tonal core, flexible color, and responsive vintage Selmer character. This particular instrument offers players and collectors a direct connection to one of Selmer Paris's most influential tenor designs. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1952.\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\u003eBody Material: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Protec Pro Pac XL soft-sided tenor saxophone case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 50804\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally repadded, set up, and play-tested. The exterior shows extensive lacquer loss and flaking, numerous scratches and scuffs, and localized tarnish, oxidation, and discoloration around portions of the keywork and fittings. Wear is visible across the body tube, bow, bell rim, neck, key cups, and guards, while the Henri Selmer Paris bell engraving remains visible and generally legible.\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 best suited to professional players, advanced saxophonists, and collectors who appreciate the response and individual character of vintage Selmer instruments. Its centered core, supple response, and capacity for tonal nuance make it particularly relevant to jazz, commercial, chamber, and solo playing. Players accustomed to modern keywork should expect a distinctly vintage ergonomic feel and will benefit from evaluating the instrument with their preferred mouthpiece setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Selmer Paris Super Balanced Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the Super Balanced Action fit in Selmer history?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Balanced Action followed the Balanced Action and preceded the Mark VI. It refined Selmer's left-side bell-key layout and helped establish the design direction associated with the company's later professional saxophones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tonal character is associated with the Super Balanced Action tenor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers commonly associate the model with a centered core, responsive articulation, and considerable flexibility in tonal color. Individual vintage instruments vary, so mouthpiece choice and player approach remain important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should a professional player evaluate on a vintage Super Balanced Action?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant considerations include palm-key feel, low-register response, intonation tendencies, keywork ergonomics, and compatibility with the player's preferred mouthpiece. These factors help determine whether its vintage Selmer design suits the player's musical approach.\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":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862178890093,"sku":"STS-50804","price":21999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7145790.jpg?v=1793387754","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/selmer-paris-super-balanced-action-tenor-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-50804","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}