![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() When it comes to saxophones, no other horn has been surrounded by adoration and myth more than the Mark VI. He told me a few facts which will contradict what many Mark VI devotees believe and still believe even when presented with the facts. I have a little insight into them that was provided not just by research and actual playing, but by Jerome Selmer when I had the opportunity to speak with him. I have also tried out the many VI's that many of my friends play. What is it about the Mark VI that has given this saxophone such legendary status and God-like qualities? I have played literally hundreds of Mark VI's over the last 40 plus years, all having been properly set up, overhauled or otherwise repaired by my own tech, as well as the techs in the various shops I've worked in, and so they were all in the best shape when I played them. For many saxophone players, the Mark VI is considered the greatest saxophone ever made. Almost every top level player has played one at some point, and many still do. Roberto's Woodwinds in New York City even has a room dedicated to just Mark VI's. Go to any vintage saxophone site, or shop where vintage saxophones are sold, and you will see more Mark VI's than any other vintage horn. The Selmer Mark VI is probably the most played, revered, sought after, collectible and collected saxophone in history. ![]()
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