Selmer Mark VII Alto Saxophone

A stunning example in fantastic condition and ideal for any advanced or professional player. An original non-lacquered model. All the leather pads with metal resonators seal perfectly. Top F sharp key. Recently serviced and now plays perfectly with a great sound and excellent intonation. The body is in excellent condition showing no dents or major scratches. The instrument has had very limited use. This shows in the keywork, rods and general feel of the instrument. Everything is still very tight and feels like new.

Hiscox hard case included. No mouthpiece.

The Mark VII was heralded by Selmer as the successor to the Mark VI when it was introduced in 1975. Mark VII saxophones are highly regarded and are becoming very collectable as a great alternative to the Mark VI.

Information sourced from the internet

The Mark VII was heralded by Selmer as a successor to the Mark VI when it was introduced in 1975. In the Selmer brochures and catalogs of this time, they extol faster execution, a more refined tone, better intonation, and a warmer character. Unfortunately for Selmer, it was no longer called the Mark VI. After the huge popularity of the Mark VI, any sax that came after was set up for failure.

Like all Selmers, most Mark VII’s are good and some are great. They do feature larger table keys which can be cumbersome for players with smaller hands, but otherwise they are comfortable instruments, with a slightly tighter more focused sound than the Mark VI. The sax was designed by Michel Nouaux and Frederick Hemke, under the direction of Jean Selmer. The first Mark VII produced was an alto, # 230839, and the first tenor was # 231087. It was in production for approximately 5-6 years, being replaced by the Super Action 80 (announced in 1980, in full production by 1981). The Mark VII was the first Selmer that came with high F# as standard, before now it was only available as a special order.

Ref: 593

*Condition 5

Serial Number M253XXX

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