The most accurate serial number range for 1927 was finalized as 5300 – 7280. The VII was rejected by the Selmer faithful. They have a warm, rich tone, and they vibrate well like Conn, feel wise. So if you have a Euro-engraved Mark VI, don't fret if there is no serial number stamped on the neck, it is still quite possibly the original! Selmer didn’t really update the bass sax for a very long time, so all early bass saxes are basically Modele 22’s. Later Selmers feature improved keywork and generally better tuning, but the tone is more focused, and gets brighter over time as a general rule. Physically this vintage Selmer is stunning. The log book shows the serial numbers jumping around quite a bit for the Selmer/Adolphe Sax saxophones. Different distributors had different specifications, which affected delivery times. By taking a closer look, right down to individual instruments, the starting and ending points of the range were modified as needed. This tenor is in fantastic shape and is priced to move! What model is this most likely? My mother stored it in it's original case since his death and we found it after her death in 2007. I’m not exactly sure what the last one is, but I have owned 132k’s with neck serial still there. Fact: There is a spike in Selmer prices for horns with a 5-digit serial number. You will … A search of the actual shipping dates for this serial number range revealed the following: Only 1537 saxophones within this range were shipped in 1927.
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