Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Tenor Saxophone is a vintage Bb tenor saxophone widely recognized as one of the defining professional saxophone designs of the 20th century. This example retains approximately 70% of its original lacquer and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our shop. The Mark VI tenor is associated with many major jazz saxophonists, including players from the Sonny Rollins era, and remains sought after for its centered response, flexible tonal palette, and established place in professional jazz, studio, and classical crossover performance. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1967.
Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Tenor Saxophone Specifications
Brand: Selmer Paris
Model: Mark VI
Instrument Type: Professional Tenor Saxophone
Key: Bb
Body Material: Brass
Finish: Original lacquer, approximately 70% remaining
Country of Manufacture: France
Case: Non-original
Accessories included: None
Serial number: 143822
Condition & Setup:
This is a used vintage Selmer Paris Mark VI tenor saxophone with approximately 70% original lacquer remaining. It shows cosmetic wear consistent with age and professional use, including lacquer wear visible in the photos. The instrument has been through our shop and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper response, regulation, and playability.
Played by Seattle Jazz Legend, Jay Thomas
Find it on our website while available: brassandwinds.com/products/selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-143822
The Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Tenor Saxophone is a vintage Bb tenor saxophone widely recognized as one of the defining professional saxophone designs of the 20th century. This example retains approximately 70% of its original lacquer and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our shop. The Mark VI tenor is associated with many major jazz saxophonists, including players from the Sonny Rollins era, and remains sought after for its centered response, flexible tonal palette, and established place in professional jazz, studio, and classical crossover performance. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1967.
Selmer Paris Mark VI Professional Tenor Saxophone Specifications
Brand: Selmer Paris
Model: Mark VI
Instrument Type: Professional Tenor Saxophone
Key: Bb
Body Material: Brass
Finish: Original lacquer, approximately 70% remaining
Country of Manufacture: France
Case: Non-original
Accessories included: None
Serial number: 143822
Condition & Setup:
This is a used vintage Selmer Paris Mark VI tenor saxophone with approximately 70% original lacquer remaining. It shows cosmetic wear consistent with age and professional use, including lacquer wear visible in the photos. The instrument has been through our shop and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper response, regulation, and playability.
Played by Seattle Jazz Legend, Jay Thomas
Find it on our website while available: brassandwinds.com/products/selmer-paris-mark-vi-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-original-lacquer-sn-143822
