Selmer Mark VII Alto Saxophone 1976 Silver

A genuine Selmer Paris Mark VII alto saxophone, manufactured in 1976, finished in original silver plate and presented in excellent structural condition. This instrument has clearly seen professional use and has been well cared for throughout its life.

The silver plating shows honest, extensive wear, consistent with decades of playing, but there are no dents or structural damage. The saxophone has been recently repadded, plays freely across the full range, and is a strong, reliable instrument ready for professional work or serious study.

This is very much a player’s horn — responsive, centred, and powerful — with the classic Selmer core and flexibility that has made these instruments a standard in jazz and commercial music for generations.

Condition summary

• No dents or repairs

• Straight body and bell

• Recently repadded

• Mechanically sound and well set up

• Original silver plate with heavy wear (cosmetic only)

About Selmer Paris saxophones

For over a century, Henri Selmer Paris has been regarded as the benchmark maker of professional saxophones. From the Balanced Action and Super Balanced Action through the legendary Mark VI and beyond, Selmer instruments have defined the sound of modern saxophone playing.

Selmer Paris saxophones are prized for:

• A rich, complex core tone

• Excellent intonation

• Even response throughout the range

• Flexibility across jazz, classical, and commercial styles

They remain the reference point by which other professional saxophones are judged.

About the Mark VII

The Mark VII was Selmer’s professional alto model in the mid-1970s, bridging the Mark VI and the later Super Action 80. While long overshadowed by the cult status of the Mark VI, the Mark VII has earned a strong reputation among working players for its robust build, modern keywork, and powerful projection.

Compared with a Mark VI, the Mark VII typically offers:

• Slightly larger, more open feel

• Stronger projection

• Modernised ergonomics

• A bold, authoritative sound well suited to contemporary playing

Many professionals actively seek out Mark VII altos as outstanding value Selmer Paris instruments that deliver the classic sound without Mark VI pricing.

Summary

This is a serious Selmer Paris alto saxophone for someone who wants tone, response, and reliability rather than a case queen. The cosmetic wear reflects its history as a working instrument, while the recent overhaul ensures it is ready to be played immediately.

An excellent opportunity to acquire a true professional Selmer at a realistic player’s price.