140,xxx Selmer Mark VI Alto Saxophone, Sanborn S/N, Original Lacquer, Overhaul, Video
1967 Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone, s/n 140222. This sax has its original coat of lacquer and approximately 90% remains. This sax just received a full mechanical overhaul from Eric Beach. He used Pisoni Pro pads and plastic resonators, similar to what this sax originally came with. Eric's work is top notch, and the horn feels great from top to bottom. The neck is original to the horn and has never been bent down. The sax comes in its original case.
Mark VI altos from this vintage are considered by many to be the very best alto saxophones that Selmer ever produced. Greats including David Sanborn and Kenny Garrett play and collect altos from this vintage. Selmer experimented with various bow lengths and ultimately changed to the medium bow shortly before this one was produced. The medium bow has the best combination of great intonation and excellent tone. For me, the late 13x,xxx and 14x,xxx altos have some extra power, focus and depth to their sound.
