Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone Serial No. 228891 (Circa 1974) – Vintage 2nd Hand | Mechanically Refurbished | Rare Professional Saxophone

The Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone, serial number 228891, dating from circa 1974, represents the final chapter of one of the most legendary saxophone models ever produced. Built during the closing years of Mark VI production, this rare vintage tenor saxophone embodies the craftsmanship, tonal versatility, and exceptional playability that have made the Mark VI the benchmark for professional saxophones for more than half a century.

This 2nd hand Tenor Saxophone has been mechanically refurbished by an experienced technician. The mechanism has been carefully inspected, regulated, adjusted, and play-tested to ensure smooth, reliable performance while preserving the instrument's original vintage integrity.

With its rich, centred tone, effortless response, and excellent projection, this Mark VI is equally at home in jazz, contemporary, commercial, classical, and studio settings. Its smooth, ergonomic keywork and expressive tonal palette continue the legacy that has made the Mark VI the preferred instrument of countless professional musicians around the world.

Features

• Authentic Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone
• Serial Number 228891 (Circa 1974)
• Genuine 2nd hand vintage French professional saxophone
• Mechanically refurbished and performance ready
• Rich, centred tone with excellent projection and tonal flexibility
• Smooth, responsive Mark VI keywork
• Outstanding intonation and expressive response
• Ideal for professional musicians, collectors, and discerning players
• Includes case (where applicable)

Why Choose the Selmer Mark VI?

The Selmer Mark VI is universally recognised as the most iconic professional saxophone ever built. Manufactured between 1954 and 1974, it became the instrument of choice for generations of the world's greatest saxophonists thanks to its superb ergonomics, exceptional intonation, and extraordinary tonal versatility.

This circa 1974 example comes from the final year of Mark VI production, representing the culmination of two decades of continuous refinement. For many enthusiasts, late-production Mark VIs offer a unique combination of the classic Mark VI feel with a powerful, focused sound that excels across every musical genre. As one of the last Mark VIs to leave the Selmer factory before production transitioned to the Mark VII, instruments from this period hold a special place in the model's history.

Today, original Mark VIs remain among the most rare, sought after, and collectible vintage saxophones in the world. Their enduring reputation for musical excellence and historical significance has established them as true pro luxury instruments, equally prized by performers and collectors.

If you're searching for a vintage Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone, a mechanically refurbished 2nd hand tenor saxophone, or a rare deluxe professional French saxophone, this circa 1974 example, serial number 228891, offers a superb opportunity to own one of the final and most historically significant examples of the world's most celebrated tenor saxophone.