The saxophone is a beast, without a doubt the best playing baritone I've ever played. If your budget is around $650 this can be your one and only main instrument no matter what level player you are. I've read the comments on here so far and if a horn is played out I'd agree with the prices. 1963- 104501-112500. 1973- 208701-220800. The Selmer Mark VI is a saxophone that was made from 1954 to 1981. He's had a lot of experience with Selmer Mark VI saxophones and shares his thoughts in the video. Took me 3 years to find a deal on a Mark VI baritone that I was happy with and played great.
Also, there were fewer low-A mark VI saxophones being produced in the early run. I just received the offer from a ebayer, Mark VI bari w/ low A, 5 digital serial no., original lacquer 90%, original neck, including original case! I really like the old Beuscher Baritones, as well as the King Zephyr Bari and Conn 12M (13M's with low A, if you can find one). 1970- 173801-184900. Thus, they are less common. After manufacture, instruments designated for the British/Canadian or American markets were shipped unassembled and unengraved to their respective markets for completion. Pad Set Composition. Selmer tenors and bari's just sound a little too "French" for my taste; meaning "stuffy with "no bells". Is it worth to buy the early one? During the mid-1960s optional keywork was offered, including the rare 'Concert' model with a high F#, right hand G#, D to E flat trill key and C to D trill key using the E flat palm key.
Based on general market trends for a low-A Mark Vi Baritone: (56, 000-99, 000) $5600-7000++. This has been verified by original owners with receipts of their instruments showing purchase dates earlier than they would have been produced according to this chart. 2405 Meridian Street. Besides, I just check his ebay's record, he run the business over 4 years and with over 600 positive feedback, no negative feedback..... What is escrow fee? And i would rather play on a poor serial number Mark VI (160-190k) Than any crappy Japanese horn. As I'm in Hong Kong now, what web site can found this item??? The offer sounds reasonable if it is true. I sat down and talked with my good friend and legendary saxophonist, Bob Rockwell, about our favorite topic – saxophones at our favorite saxophone shop IK Gottfried in Copenhagen Denmark. Maybe it's the pink lacquered Selmer Mark VI that used to be Dexter Gordon's back in 1969? You in general seem to jump to a lot of conclusions. The sound is gritty and powerful, with a ton of projection. Once they received the order! III will be released this winter/spring), or if you are on a budget the Yanagisawa B-901. Reported early Mark VII examples have Mark VII keywork on Mark VI type body tubes.
Besides, the ebayer got 6xx positive feedback.... the price is $5xxx (in low range) including shipping! If you are looking at modern baritones I strongly suggest the YBS-62, Selmer Ser. Just make sure you try many of each model horn you want. I think the reason that your search was so long is because a lot of the Mark VI bari's are really nothing special, and you can probably find better bari saxes out there than the low A VIs. Another is that Selmer produced both the Mark VI design and early Mark VII horns concurrently, or possibly until the existing parts for the Mark VI were used up. Some French-assembled Mark VI's lack any engraving other than the brand stamp. My vision for this saxophone is to change the way we think of an entry level instrument. There is no such thing as a series III bari - there is no such thing as a 90R bari. The late Mark VI bari (250, 000-320, 000) were produced during the same period as the Mark VII alto/tenor. There are also somewhat rare low A alto and baritone models. Escrow is a service where I third party holds the funds until you recieve the package. It is impossible to see the Selmer Mark VI in market!
Check out the video around 6:06 to hear a few different Selmer Mark VI play tests. Years of production by serial number Edit. Whatever mark VI at early or later, as a player, I really want to buy a good sax.! I ahve played several from the 70's - including a low A alto from 71 - and one from the late 50's. Do everything you can to verify the seller is who they say they are, and that the instrument is as represented. I just strongly requested the ebayer provide another set of photos showing the serial no., selmer logo, and bari with the up-to-date newspaper....! Sayeth the 'no-nothing-conclusion-jumper number two'! The news of the Ser. We need more information - pictures and such.
Check out "The BEST Saxophone in the World… For Me. Nickel or silver-plated keys with a lacquer-finish body were offered among the French-assembled horns. 220, 000-320, 000) $3200-4000. Being rare translates in to more valuable to a collector. Nor would it be my last. It comes down to personal taste.
Switching over from its predecessor, officially named the Super Action, but also called the Super Balanced Action, Selmer's earliest Mark VI models were transitional, incorporating design elements from both the preceding and the current saxophone. Mark VI examples in the 236, 000 (1975) serial number range challenge the 231, 000 Mark VII change-over. It was replaced by the tenor and alto Mark VII model in the mid-1970s (see discussion of serial numbers below), and the Super Action 80 soprano and baritone model in 1981. The bore taper, bow, neck designs, and some mechanical features changed throughout the history of the Mark VI. The one form the fifties was by FAR a superior - the tone was mcuh bigger, the tone was darker. The low A baritone is especially sought after, whereas the low A alto model acquired a reputation, rightly or wrongly, for intonation issues. Also to note: In my experience and the experience of many of my fellow players, the VIs are best in alto and tenor, while you can very easily find soprano and bari saxes that are far superior to VI bari and sopranos. The French-assembled Mark VI engraving is usually of a butterfly and floral motif, and the engraving typically extends to the bow. Nonetheless, Ornette Coleman played a low A alto. It will cost more, but depending where the instrument is coming from you may consider offering to pay escrow fees to protect yourself.