In near good condition, only damage pictured below. The Soprano, Baritone and Bass Mark VI saxophones were produced until serial 365000 in 1984, and Alto and Tenor Mark VI production ended (approximately) in 1975 at serial 239,595.
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Approximately 300 of the standard were made for the USA market, and only about 70 of the limited model. Selmer Serial Number Ranges By Model Although, as the chart below illustrates, the Mark VI was produced until (roughly) serial 378000, this applies only to the Sopranino model. The standard and limited models both featured honey gold lacquer (similar to the traditional tenor Reference 36 color).
Within each series, there was a "standard" model and a "limited edition" model, with the limited often having more detailed engraving, and unique included accessories, and sometimes a special case as well.Ĭoming first in 2005, the Hummingbird series was available as a Reference 54 alto sax. The Reference 54 range incorporates the famous Mark VI design, which came out in 1954.
A total of 5 series were produced over 7 years, each with unique engraving. Reference’ is a new Selmer Paris concept which combines acoustic or ergonomic characteristics of several famous previous Selmer Paris models with the qualities of today’s top design and manufacture. In 2005, Selmer Paris debuted a special "bird" series of saxophones, to commemorate the life of Charlie Parker (2005 being the 50th annivesary of his death). Henri Selmer Paris Reference 54 Alto Saxophone Sax w/ Case Charlie Parker 'Hummingbird' Special addition.