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May 1, 2024 · The VI was the last Selmer in the long line going all the way back to A. Sax. With the key rods being positioned closer to the body, the horn felt 'smaller' and more controllable, even to smallish hands. With the advent of the Mark VII, Selmer broke the chain connecting it to the early horns.
- Is Mark VI soprano a good horn? | Sax on the Web Forum
The answer to the question is yes, of course a VI soprano is...
- Is Mark VI soprano a good horn? | Sax on the Web Forum
- Where The Story Began
- New Developments
- Legendary Status
- The Myth
- Design Differences
- Living with A Mark VI: John Helliwell – Supertramp
- Is A Selmer Mark Vi For You?
- Hear For Yourself
- Final Thoughts
- What’s Next?
The Mark VI was first produced by the Selmer company in 1954. It was the sixth new model to come from the factory since they began making their first saxophone in 1922 and boasted a bunch of new design features. The Mark VI models were produced from 1954-1981. The Super Action 80 was introduced by Selmer in 1980. These new models are documented wit...
In 1974 the last Mark VI tenor and alto saxophone horns rolled off the production line, and Selmer launched the new Mark VII. Although it took 3 years to develop the new Mark VII model, and it included changes to the octave mechanism, spatula keys, neck, and bell, the Mark VII never received the same welcome as the previous model and is generallyco...
The Mark VI was used by many of the great players who came up through the 1950s, like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Wayne Shorter. Of course, these players were buying a new “Mark VI” horn at the time, without knowing the myth that would surround the instrument in years to come. “Players were changing to the Mark VI because the feel of the keyw...
Undoubtedly the Mark VI is a very good horn and was significant when it first came out. And, today, for many players, the Mark VI is the only choice if you are a ‘serious’ sax player. However, over the years,many myths have been perpetuated by players about the Mark VI ranging from the ‘perfect serial number list’to the bodies being made from recyc...
Whether there is any scientific reasonwhythe Mark VI horn may be more ‘resonant’ than newer horns is still up for debate. There were, however, clear design differences between the Mark VI and new Mark VII saxophonesthat have a real, quantifiabledifference in sound and feel. Although the Mark VI and the Mark VII share the same body tube dimensions, ...
I bought my first Mark VI tenor brand new in 1964 and used it right through till 1997 when I replaced it with a (new) one from 1960! I love my Mark VI tenors. The sound has a great focus, and the horn really takes whatever I give it. I’ve used horns constantly on tour with Supertramp,and besides the usual maintenance, both have been great reliable ...
Unfortunately, one of the main hurdles to overcome when buying a Mark VI these days is the price. With so many great quality new instruments on the market these days, prices for new horns are quite competitive. Often you will pay more for agood-conditionMark VI than a brand new instrument. However, buying a Mark VI is an investment, unlike most oth...
We put the Selmer Mark VI up against a modern Selmer pro tenor saxophone to see how it compared. Watch our review, and hear the sound test here.
Owning a Mark VI saxophone is like owning a part of a musical legend. And, it’s a great instrument to enjoy, whether you appreciate the history of great players who have used these horns, the sound, or the sheer beauty of the instrument. Regardless of whether you buy into the myths of the Mark VI soprano, tenor, or alto, it is a beautiful instrumen...
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Jan 6, 2024 · Selmer Paris, the manufacturer of the Mark VI, is not alone in making good saxophones, and the Mark VI is hardly the only good horn the company has made. Sound can be measured, and we can ...
Sep 17, 2010 · The answer to the question is yes, of course a VI soprano is a good horn. Whether there are better models out there or better ones for you, is a separate issue. I owned a MKVI soprano about 30 years ago, played it for a couple of years, then sold it when I needed some money. I regret having sold it now.
By the way, I got my first Mark VI a few years ago. Played on a lot of different horns, but the Mark VI is legend for good reasons. It’s not the only good horn out there. You can definitely do without a Mark VI because there are so many fantastic saxes on the market. But, absolutely the Mark VI is the GOAT (my opinion).
A Mark VI is not a good horn for everyone and the only way to know that is to play it. I've played many Mark VIs to know that I prefer a Mark VII because it fits my sound better. All things being equal, play the horn first. Also, as someone else mentioned, not all Mark 6's are good horns. There are an equal amount of good ones as there are bad ...
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A Selmer Mark VI saxophone is universally acknowledged as the finest instrument of its kind. Legends and tales abound in the world of musical instruments. As far as saxophones go, the Selmer Mark VI is the king of both worlds. While only available in the alto and tenor pitches, this saxophone enjoyed a 20-year production run from its release in ...
