Selmer Paris Mark VII Model 54-VII Pro Tenor Saxophone
Complete Restoration by a Major Selmer Dealer
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USD 2,575.00 |
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Monday, September 01, 2008 |
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Monday, September 08, 2008 |
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Description
Henri Selmer Paris Mark VII Model 54-VII Professional Tenor Saxophone, High F# Key, s/n N.3144xx (manufactured circa 1980 according to the Henri Selmer Paris Serial Number Chart): http://selmer.com/ This horn has received a COMPLETE restoration by a major Midwestern Selmer Authorized Dealer, and it is now in excellent condition for a 28-year-old Henri Selmer Paris horn! The Mark VII horns were produced in Paris from about 1974 to 1980, when the Super Action 80 was introduced (saxophonists complained to no end about the Super Action 80s when they came out: they didn't like it; I had a Mark VI, so I never even bothered to try a Super Action 80, at the time). The Henri Selmer Paris Mark VII model was an 'upgrade' or 'modernization' of the Mark VI, which had been Selmer's flagship horn since the 1950s; according to saxophonists who were active at the time, many pro saxophonists complained about the Mark VI when it was introduced, too... Oh well! The Mark VII feels slightly 'lighter' and more manuverable than the Mark VI (which I played exclusively from 1981 - 1985), but the two horns are really, really close as far as overall sound and playability: it's so easy to play... The Selmer Paris Series III Model 64 tenor is in line with that trend as well: it is about 25% lighter than the Selmer Paris Series II tenor. Thus, the Mark VI is slightly darker in tone than the Mark VII, as the Series II is darker than the Series III in tone: it is a matter of the player's preference with these horns, ultimately. The lacquer job is stunning (see photos), and when I took it out of the case for the first time to play-test the horn, I was very impressed! It was like a flashback; I used to use an Otto Link 6* with a Rico Royal 4 from 1967 - 1985 (which is what John Coltrane used), however I now like the sound of the enclosed Henri Selmer Paris S80 D with a Fred Hemke Premium 4 reed (an S80 C* is included as well). A new Selmer Vanguard Case & Cover, with the keys in the manila pouch, is included as well (see photos). On 'a lark', I decided to play-test the horn with a Brilhart Ebolin 3* that I had laying around, and oh my gosh! The Brilhart Ebolin 3* SMOKES on this horn with a Fred Hemke Premium 3 1/2 reed, and it plays even easier with this mouthpiece; and while I was at it, I decided to try the Henri Selmer Paris S80 C*, and the mouthpiece played as smooth as silk... Therefore, I am including the Brilhart Ebolin 3* mouthpiece, with which I was able to 'break the speed limit', and the mouthpiece produces a tone that is virtually identical to the Mark VI's. A subsequent play-test of the Brilhart Ebolin 3 with a La Voz Medium Reed (I was waiting for them to come in) yielded even better results! The horn played Joe Henderson's Punjab and Recorda Me to perfection with the La Voz Medium, and John Coltrane's Giant Steps just flowed out of the horn, easily; thus, I am recommending this set-up as #1! Since Coltrane carried a gym bag full of mouthpieces around with him, I strongly suggest that you experiment with mouthpiece/reed combinations, and you will certainly come up with something great, with this horn! Most people who have never played an Henri Selmer Paris Mark VII Model 54-VII have been misguided about the 'difference between the Mark VI and the Mark VII'. While playing the horn, you can hardly distinguish between the two, and you may even prefer the VII over the VI. If you can play, then you'll be ready to burn with this horn: it's Giant Steps ready! Flat Rate Shipping of $59 (due to high insurance costs) for the USA Lower 48; all items are sold as-is, no returns.
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