Author: pzaur
Date: 2004-10-07 23:22
Ben, if the Mk VI is in as excellent condition as you say, you should be able to find a very nice selling price for it. They do have the reputation for having an extremely high selling point (Ridiculously high if you ask me). Personally, I would never buy one. I find the new Series II and Series III to be a better horn. But, it's all about personal taste. (bore size, metal alloy content, lacquer...)
About getting an overhaul...
Be sure that when you do get it overhauled that you don't have the wrong type of pads put in. The resonators that Selmer used, if my memory serves correct, for the VI's are plastic. If you get pads with metal resonators, it will change the overall sound/character of the instrument.
Also, don't let your repair tech drill in "adjustment" screws for the lower or upper stack. This may be a huge time saver for the tech, but many people look at that as a detraction to the instrument. Any competent repair tech should be able to adjust the sax correctly without the additional help of screws. Newer Yamahas come with them, but my current Series II doesn't. That was purchased in '99. (After I sold my VI to pay for it. I got tired of 30 year old mechanism. It also plays better in tune!) To my knowledge, Selmer has not begun to add adjustment screws for the lower stack. That may have changed recently...dunno though.
The serial number of your sax will play a large part in price. Different serial numbers (example - 56XXX vs. 225XXX) tend to sell for different amounts.
Just my 2 cents.
-pat
Post Edited (2004-10-07 23:22)
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