Selmer Super Balanced Action (SBA) Tenor Saxophone, ’50, 40XXX
£8,500.00
Amazing blowing SBA tenor
Condition: Great condition
Age: 1950
Selmer Mk VI saxophones are probably the most revered of all the vintage horns. Played worldwide by discerning professionals as well as being sought after by collectors, they are wonderful instruments and really should be on the trial list for any serious player. Even more sought after though, are their predecessors. The Selmer Super Action, more commonly know as super balanced action (SBA), offers a fantastic alternative as a pro horn. They still retain that ‘french’ sounding focus but sound more spread and open than most Mark VI’s. They are the choice for many top professionals and given the relatively short production run, 1949-1954, they are comparatively very rare. If you can find a good SBA, it is truly a dream horn.
This SBA tenor has the serial number 40XXX which makes its year of production 1950. It is finished in an older re-lacquer which is a touch light in colour for the period but it is in beautiful condition. There is no evidence of any major repair work or soldering and the neck is perfect. It benefits from a fresh re-pad from sax guru Steve Crow and wants for nothing. As a player it is everything you might expect from a horn of this calibre, and era, in both sound and ergonomics. It is truly a joy to play. If you’re looking for an SBA without paying north of £10k figures, then this is the one for you!
As with all of our instruments, trials are both recommended and encouraged. Please book an appointment or get in touch if you would like any more information
