Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Baritone Saxophone SN 86643

Selmer Paris Mark VI Baritone Saxophone Overview

The Selmer Paris Mark VI Baritone Saxophone is a professional vintage Eb baritone saxophone from one of the most influential saxophone designs of the 20th century. This used Mark VI is suited to players who want the response, projection, and tonal flexibility associated with vintage Selmer Paris instruments, while understanding that this example shows evidence of prior repair, use, and a non-original lacquer finish. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested, and it is being offered as a serious playing instrument rather than a collector-grade example. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1960.

Selmer Paris Mark VI Baritone Saxophone Specifications

• Brand: Selmer Paris
• Model: Mark VI
• Instrument Type: Baritone Saxophone
• Key: Eb
• Finish: Non-original lacquer
• Body Material: Brass
• Keywork: Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone saxophone key layout
• Case: Included
• Accessories: Included accessories may vary; contact us for current details

Condition & Setup

This is a used vintage Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone saxophone. The instrument shows cosmetic wear, evidence of past repair, and a non-original lacquer finish. There is a patch in the bow, and players should review the photos carefully as part of their evaluation. The pads are in very good playing condition, and the saxophone has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our shop. It plays well and is best understood as a professional vintage player’s horn rather than a pristine collector example.

Who the Mark VI Baritone Saxophone Is For

The Mark VI Baritone Saxophone is a vintage professional Eb baritone saxophone designed for advanced and professional saxophonists who need a flexible, full-voiced instrument for jazz, commercial, studio, and ensemble work. Its tonal character is known for a centered core, broad projection, and the ability to shape color across dynamic ranges.

This instrument is for the player who values the response and musical identity of a Selmer Paris Mark VI but does not require untouched cosmetic originality. Compared with modern production baritone saxophones, a vintage Mark VI can offer a different feel under the hands and a more individualized tonal profile, making condition, setup, and play-test evaluation especially important.

Common Questions About the Selmer Paris Mark VI

Is this Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone saxophone suitable for professional use?

Yes. This used Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone saxophone has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested, and it is suitable for advanced and professional players who are comfortable with a vintage instrument showing prior repair and cosmetic wear.

Is this Mark VI baritone saxophone a collector-grade instrument?

No. Because it has a non-original lacquer finish, visible wear, and a bow patch, this example is best evaluated as a professional playing instrument rather than a pristine collector-grade Mark VI.

Why do professional saxophonists seek Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone saxophones?

Professional saxophonists seek Selmer Paris Mark VI baritone saxophones for their vintage Selmer response, tonal flexibility, projection, and historic association with major jazz and commercial players. Each vintage example should be judged by condition, setup, and how it plays.

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