Saxophone
Selmer Mark VI Soprano (1970-1975)
Price: 4.320 EUR – 5.456 EUR
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A late-production Mark VI soprano built during the years when alto and tenor Mark VIs were being phased out for the Mark VII, but the soprano continued production unchanged through the decade.
About the Selmer Mark VI Soprano (1970-1975)
While Selmer transitioned its alto and tenor lines to the Mark VII starting in 1974-1975, the Mark VI soprano reportedly continued in production through the 1970s without a redesign - meaning a 1970-1975 soprano represents the same core design as earlier decades rather than a transitional or revised model. All Mark VIs were manufactured in France, with instruments for British, Canadian or American markets shipped unassembled and unengraved for finishing in their destination country.
The soprano typically covers low Bb to high F#, with high-F# equipped examples especially sought after by classical saxophone players. Soprano saxophone is inherently more demanding to keep in tune than alto or tenor due to its shorter tube length amplifying small intonation errors, which is why the Mark VI soprano's reputation for superior intonation carries particular weight - it's generally recommended for experienced players who can fully exploit that precision rather than beginners who might find its sensitivity challenging.
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Sound character of the Selmer Mark VI Soprano (1970-1975)
As a soprano, its narrower, mostly cylindrical bore naturally produces a brighter, more piercing, more reed-forward tone than the conical alto or tenor Mark VIs - and because Selmer left the soprano's design unrevised through the 1970s, this late example still carries the same cartridge-brass core tone as earlier ones.
Technical data for the Selmer Mark VI Soprano (1970-1975)
| Body | Cartridge brass |
|---|---|
| Range | Low Bb to high F# (optional) |
| Origin | France |
| Production | 1970-1975 (unrevised design) |
Price history for the Selmer Mark VI Soprano (1970-1975)
Cheapest seen: 4.320 EUR · Most expensive seen: 5.456 EUR
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The history of the Selmer Mark VI Soprano (1970-1975)
The Mark VI soprano continued production through the 1970s without the redesign that affected the alto and tenor lines, giving this era's soprano the same core design as earlier Mark VI decades.
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