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1951 45,xxx Selmer SBA Tenor Saxophone
Estimated price for orientation: 8 150 $
Category: Saxophones
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Description
1951 45,xxx Selmer SBA tenor saxophone. This is a monster horn. Huge yet controllable complex sound. It sings when pushed with lots of harmonics. Punchy and nice focus yet very even and responsive in all registers. Sonically, this horn is right in the middle...not too bright or dark. It allows the player to shape their sound however they likeThis is what a Selmer vintage sound is all about. This horn was overhauled approximately 3 years ago. It still feels tight and ready to play…right now! The springs, felts, corks are perfect. This horn will need nothing for years. The horn was fitted with high end premium Prestini pads with custom oversized brass Resotech resonators. The sax was stripped of lacquer at some point in the past, but it was done well: the tone holes are in great condition, and the detail in the engraving is still very present with typical signs of light buffing. The neck is in perfect condition and original to the horn. It has never been bent down. The body tube, bell and bow are in great condition with no damage.The sax comes with a Selmer flight case. It's a great lightweight and protective contoured case. Very good used condition.I invite you to try this horn risk free. US buyers are free to return the sax for any reason, provided you pay shipping and insurance both ways and pay a $50 restocking fee. The restocking fee is round trip travel usually necessitates a return to the repair shop!
Description
1951 45,xxx Selmer SBA tenor saxophone. This is a monster horn. Huge yet controllable complex sound. It sings when pushed with lots of harmonics. Punchy and nice focus yet very even and responsive in all registers. Sonically, this horn is right in the middle...not too bright or dark. It allows the player to shape their sound however they likeThis is what a Selmer vintage sound is all about. This horn was overhauled approximately 3 years ago. It still feels tight and ready to play…right now! The springs, felts, corks are perfect. This horn will need nothing for years. The horn was fitted with high end premium Prestini pads with custom oversized brass Resotech resonators. The sax was stripped of lacquer at some point in the past, but it was done well: the tone holes are in great condition, and the detail in the engraving is still very present with typical signs of light buffing. The neck is in perfect condition and original to the horn. It has never been bent down. The body tube, bell and bow are in great condition with no damage.The sax comes with a Selmer flight case. It's a great lightweight and protective contoured case. Very good used condition.I invite you to try this horn risk free. US buyers are free to return the sax for any reason, provided you pay shipping and insurance both ways and pay a $50 restocking fee. The restocking fee is round trip travel usually necessitates a return to the repair shop!