{"product_id":"selmer-super-balanced-action-tenor-saxophone-serial-no-38721-1949-coltrane-year-mechanically-refurbished-rare-professional-saxophone","title":"Selmer Super Balanced Action Tenor Saxophone Serial No. 38721 (1949) – Coltrane Year | Mechanically Refurbished | Rare Professional Saxophone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Super Balanced Action (SBA) Tenor Saxophone\u003c\/strong\u003e, serial number \u003cstrong\u003e38725\u003c\/strong\u003e and dating from \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1949\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most revered vintage saxophones ever produced. Renowned for its extraordinary craftsmanship, effortless ergonomics, and rich, expressive tone, the SBA occupies a legendary place in saxophone history. Highly \u003cstrong\u003esought after\u003c\/strong\u003e by professional musicians and collectors alike, these instruments represent the pinnacle of post-war French saxophone design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost significantly, this instrument comes from the same production period as the \u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Super Balanced Action\u003c\/strong\u003e famously played by John Coltrane. Coltrane's SBA is widely documented as a \u003cstrong\u003e1949 model\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a serial number in the \u003cstrong\u003eearly 40,000 range\u003c\/strong\u003e, generally accepted to fall between \u003cstrong\u003e38,501 and 41,500\u003c\/strong\u003e. With serial number \u003cstrong\u003e38725\u003c\/strong\u003e, this saxophone was built during that same celebrated production period, making it especially appealing to collectors and admirers of Coltrane's early career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2nd hand Tenor Saxophone\u003c\/strong\u003e has been \u003cstrong\u003emechanically refurbished\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Balanced Action is celebrated for its rich tonal palette, broad dynamic range, and effortless response. Its warm core, vibrant overtones, and exceptional projection have made it a favourite among generations of professional saxophonists across jazz, classical, and contemporary music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic \u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Super Balanced Action Tenor Saxophone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial Number \u003cstrong\u003e38725\u003c\/strong\u003e (Circa 1949)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine \u003cstrong\u003e2nd hand\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage French professional saxophone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanically refurbished\u003c\/strong\u003e and performance ready\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt during the same production period as John Coltrane's famous 1949 SBA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, resonant tone with exceptional projection and tonal complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast, ergonomic keywork that paved the way for the Mark VI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for professional musicians, collectors, and vintage saxophone enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes case (where applicable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Selmer Super Balanced Action?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Super Balanced Action\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely regarded as one of the greatest tenor saxophones ever built. Introduced as the successor to the Balanced Action, the SBA refined Selmer's revolutionary ergonomics while producing an unmistakably rich and expressive sound. Many players consider it to possess a unique tonal character that bridges the warmth of the Balanced Action with the focused projection of the later Mark VI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts legacy is inseparable from John Coltrane, who famously performed and recorded on a \u003cstrong\u003e1949 Selmer Super Balanced Action\u003c\/strong\u003e before later moving to a Mark VI. Coltrane's instrument is widely documented as originating from the \u003cstrong\u003eearly 40,000 serial number range\u003c\/strong\u003e, generally accepted to fall between \u003cstrong\u003e38,501 and 41,500\u003c\/strong\u003e. This places serial number \u003cstrong\u003e38721\u003c\/strong\u003e within that same historic production period, adding further significance to an already exceptional instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, original SBAs remain among the most \u003cstrong\u003erare\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esought after\u003c\/strong\u003e, and collectible vintage saxophones in the world. Their remarkable craftsmanship, unmistakable tonal richness, and historical importance have secured their reputation as true \u003cstrong\u003epro luxury\u003c\/strong\u003e instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're searching for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Selmer Super Balanced Action Tenor Saxophone\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003emechanically refurbished 2nd hand tenor saxophone\u003c\/strong\u003e, or a \u003cstrong\u003erare deluxe professional French saxophone\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1949\u003c\/strong\u003e example, serial number \u003cstrong\u003e38721\u003c\/strong\u003e, represents an outstanding opportunity to own one of the most iconic saxophones ever created.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solar Music Brass \u0026 Woodwind","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49332365852824,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/0130\/0615\/files\/IMG_4778.jpg?v=1782439207","url":"https:\/\/solarmusic.com.au\/products\/selmer-super-balanced-action-tenor-saxophone-serial-no-38721-1949-coltrane-year-mechanically-refurbished-rare-professional-saxophone","provider":"Solar Music Brass \u0026 Woodwind","version":"1.0","type":"link"}