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Amecel Tenor Five Digits Premium Quality
[Overview]
American Selmer Tenor Saxophone Mark Six (MK6). Serial number 70xxx. Neck body matching. Made in 1957. Accessories: Semi-hard case (Very Good Very Good), Wooden body plug
[Condition]
Original lacquer finish 95%. Matching neck (minor dent repair area shows lacquer loss/no pull-down). Strap ring mount shows relocation history. Current mount position is MK6 default. Shallow dent repair mark on bell rim. Low C key guard mount reattached in one location. Overhauled and adjusted via complete disassembly cleaning, replacement of all pads (*), cork, and felt.
*Pads fitted with CHANU plastic resonators. (Factory-original metal resonators without rivets)
[Features & Appeal]
The Selmer Mark VI, celebrated as the pinnacle of vintage tenor saxophones.
Among these, instruments from the mid-1950s to early 1960s with five-digit serial numbers, known as "Five Digits," continue to command exceptional acclaim.
This instrument is a 1957 model, serial number 70xxx.
It represents a core period of the Five Digits era.
First, its outstanding intonation balance is striking. Even within the individual variations characteristic of the Mark VI, this instrument exhibits excellent scale coherence, offering a natural and stable playing feel across the entire range.
The low register is rich and full, the midrange has well-defined articulation, and the high register extends cleanly without dispersing. It produces a dense sound while maintaining a calm, dark tone across the entire range.
The sound image is rich yet clearly defined. It possesses the presence demanded of a jazz tenor while responding readily to nuanced changes. You can truly experience the quintessential feel unique to early Mark VI models.
The exterior is another major charm of this instrument.
The original lacquer finish has aged beautifully to a rich amber hue, radiating the distinctive character of a vintage Mark VI. The presence born of a long journey through time quietly speaks to the value of this instrument.
This instrument vividly demonstrates the perfection of the Five Digits era Mark VI.
This is a supreme instrument that allows you to fully savor the charm of the American-made tenor MARK VI Five Digits.
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☆Okubo Gakki collaborates with the saxophone specialist repair workshop, Odagiri Kobo, to perform all adjustment work.
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