Pre-Owned Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Tenor Saxophone - Relacquer / Player's Frankenhorn
We have a fascinating and uniquely character-packed instrument on the bench today. This Selmer Paris Mark VI tenor saxophone carries serial number M56593, placing its manufacturing heritage right in the heart of the legendary Mark VI era.
Let us be completely upfront: this is not a museum-grade showroom piece. It is a true player's "frankenhorn" relacquer that has lived a hard-working life on the road. Over decades of active service, it has picked up parts from various instruments along the way. The G# key is non-original, the A and G keys show solder work from a different saxophone donor, and various small rods and key guards are mixed components. However, beneath the cosmetic history and custom parts mix, all the essential DNA that makes a Mark VI matter is fully present. The core brass is solid, the matching original neck is intact, and everything works together surprisingly well to deliver that iconic vintage tone.
Key Features
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Matching Original Neck: Includes the correct matching neck to preserve authentic acoustic resistance, response, and core tone integration.
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Legendary Mark VI Core: Built with the classic acoustic taper that yields the rich, focused, and flexible tone profile players chase across the globe.
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Original Hard Case: Accompanied by its vintage hard case for safe storage and transport.
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Player's Setup: A fully functioning, highly charactered working horn that lets you experience legendary Selmer ergonomics and tone without the collector-grade price tag.
Condition & Shop Inspection
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Cosmetics: Heavy Player's / Relacquer Condition. This saxophone has seen plenty of history. It is a relacquer that shows honest marks from repairs over the years, a bit of surface dirt, and a mix of replacement parts.
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Mechanics: Fully Functional & Playable. Despite its mixed-parts pedigree, our in-house master technicians have evaluated the horn. Everything is functioning together surprisingly well, and it plays with the distinctive Mark VI soul. (As with all pre-owned listings, we recommend reaching out if you want a detailed breakdown of its current regulation status before purchase.)
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Accessories: Includes the original hard case.
Specifications
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Brand: Selmer Paris
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Model: Mark VI Tenor Saxophone (Relacquer / Frankenhorn)
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Serial Number: M56593
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Key: Bb
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Neck: Matching Original
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Finish: Relacquer (Mixed parts/keys)
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Condition: Pre-Owned / Player's Condition
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Price: $4,000
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