Vintage Saxophone Original Setups: Selmer Mark VI Alto, American Assembled, 1964

[@keithcampbell6806]

Good morning sir l thought l had seen all of your videos. Thanks for all the info. Please let us continue to enjoy all your very informative videos.

[@laurakilmer8652]

I have a l967 model I have always loved iit. I paid 430 dollars for it then. I was a lucky person. Played it thru college and giging throughout my life I was a band director and played on weekends. Enjoyed your video.

[@celticchrys]

I'm just blown away by the great condition of this horn. Thanks for sharing it with us, and thanks for sharing all of these details.

[@josedepaz30]

Amazing condition for a 1964 model, good choice in serial number as well.

[@JacksonParodi]

interesting video and a gorgeous horn! head cam is looking great as well, audio and video are super clear

[@ThePaulWilliams]

Wow, that's a beautiful alto.

[@dioluthier]

Congratulations for your work and dedication always. ☺☺☺

[@ianshaw7052]

Thanks as always for sharing your knowledge! I play both a MKVI baritone 163K serial range and YBS-52. On alto I have a King Super 20 series One 1947. The King has, for me, the perfect spring tension; light, responsive. Generally speaking, is it possible to adjust spring tensions to match different makes and models without impacting the function of the horn?

[@MoGreazy]

It has the blue inlay around the big S on the neck octave key. I thought that was indicative of a French-assembled horn… ?

[@ollinaumann]

Would you care to elaborate on the differences between American and European assembled horns in terms of original setup?

[@Globoglobitos]

Hey Matt! Again, let me thank you for the content. Its interesting, informative and well delivered. The fact that you are able to show us this level of knowledge is amazing. Out of curiosity, of the modern selmers tenors SII, SII, Ref 54, Ref 36 do you have any preference?

[@LEEEEEEEEEEE1]

Hi Matt! Have you ever gotten a chance to take a look at the Tenor Madness TM Custom saxophones? I played one and loved it, curious to see if you've ever had your hands on one and if you have any thoughts on them.

[@therockingbandman]

You should do some baritone videos! Love your videos!

[@dukesmithholley]

Awesome video matt! Very informative. Do you also follow the similar method of bending the key feet to make them in adjustment, or do you take the get it close and add material thickness/sand to get proper adjustment?

[@MrEVANwhat]

He does all his bending without any pads or material on the keys (uses the paperboard from razor blades under feet to not mar/dent the body) and gets the key heights all in the same ballpark. I think it’s definitely frowned upon in the world of high end boutique horns. But hey, if you get a good result and don’t bind any keys, it’s a quick way to get a nice result. I bet the only downside is that the result wouldn’t last as long as if you had gone the “purest” route.

[@timkinchen4264]

I’m pretty sure I have an American assembled Mark six. That’s what I was told from the music store. About it in the late 80s. Been my primary alto since then. It does not have Paris in the engraving with the horn you are handling in this video looks exactly like it.

[@XavierJordanMusic]

I kinda wanna see it

[@ВадимКу-ы2н]

Hey , hope you well. I have a question about the Mark 6. I want to buy a Mark 6 and I found one in France. I was confused by one nuance, the keys have a slightly different shade of color (darker). The owner claims that this is the original lacquer. Is it possible? Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@MrEVANwhat]

Woah! Huge question answered, “how did they make key adjustments using felt?” Answer: they bent the keys on the F# and C bars. Thank you sir. How do you feel about repairmen doing the same practice during overhauls but still making sure the hinge tube isn’t binding? Do you think it compromises the keys/brass?

[@MrLLBG]

It’s why I don’t want a mark VI

[@MrEVANwhat]

@@MrLLBG what about an SBA though?

[@MrLLBG]

I play an Ishimori Wood Stone if that answers your question.

[@johncoyle8413]

What is the indicator that a horn is American assembled? You might have said, but I missed it, thank you.

[@fosbury68]

Biggest tip is the engraving. French assembled have engraving on the bow.

[@vivixification]

Would love to see this for a Buescher alto!

[@StohrerMusic]

When I see horns in this condition and have a bit of extra time I try to remember to make one of these videos! I am sure I will eventually make one for a Buescher or two.

[@oreodog]

I always find these type of videos frustrating; such an in depth overview, everything there is to know about the horn, except for how it sounds

[@StohrerMusic]

If only there was a website that had those types of videos on it as well, then you could watch both