SELMER Anniversary
140 Years Henri SELMER Paris
We at SAXOPHONIC are already brimming with excitement because this year is all about celebrating 140 years of Henri SELMER Paris (1885–2025). Throughout the year, we’ll be honoring this special anniversary with exciting specials and promotions—and of course with you.
On this page, you’ll find great new anniversary offers on every first Wednesday of the month.
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1967 Tenor Saxophone SELMER Paris Mark VI with engraving, high F#, 151xxx
This MARK VI tenor saxophone by SELMER with engraving was built in 1967. It is equipped with a high F# key.
Make an appointment to try it out at our store and compare it with many other tenors from our collection or order it from our online store if you would like to test it at home.
Tenor Saxophone Henri SELMER Paris Signature, dark gold lacquer
The SELMER Signature Tenor Saxophone is the renewal of the SELMER Series III Tenor, which has been appreciated by numerous saxophonists since its introduction thanks to its acoustic qualities and ergonomic comfort. It is characterised by excellent precision of intonation and a sound that fills the room. Its ergonomics supports players regardless of playing level and musical genre. Last but not least, it benefits from the latest innovations of the Supreme Saxophone by Henri SELMER Paris: a new 3-point neck receiver for better sound homogeneity and sound density as well as an octave mechanism mounted on Teflon.
The Art Deco-style engraving on body and bell pays homage to centuries-old instrument-making techniques passed down from generation to generation in the SELMER factory in Mantes-la-Ville.
– Tenor saxophone in Bb
– modern signature case with backpack set
– SELMER Concept mouthpiece
– enlarged neck receiver
– increased sonority and projection
– concentric 3-point neck receiver
– adjustable neck clamping ring
– octave mechanism with Teflon bearings
– leather pads with metal resonators
– metal thumb rest for left and right hand
– exclusive Art Déco engraving
– exclusive accessories
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**Just sold** Very rare: 1952 SELMER Paris Super Balanced (SBA) Tenor Saxophone, very beautiful original condition, 50xxx
Every now and then, some of our Legendary saxophones find their way back to us and we are able to offer these saxophones once again.
In this case, it is a fortunate opportunity that we are able to present this beautiful SELMER Super Balanced Action tenor saxophone in our collection, as SELMER SBA tenors in lacquered and authentic condition are very rare and increasingly hard to find on the SELMER market!
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**Just sold** 1931 SELMER Alto Saxophone Super Sax, a “real” Cigar Cutter, without lacquer, 14xxx
Even though our main inventory includes the SELMER Balanced Action (BA), Super Action (SBA) and Mark VI models, we still have other vintage SELMER Saxophones in our portfolio from time to time.
This is also the case with this SELMER Super Sax, built in 1931. It is a “real” cigar cutter. What do I mean by “real”? The Cigar Cutter got its name for its specially designed octave mechanics, which is reminiscent of a cigar cutter. But not all SELMER Saxophones of the SELMER Super Sax series (SSS), which were used before series no. 19xxx, have this cigar cutter octave mechanism. The U.S. export models, for example, did not possess these conspicuous mechanics.
Be that as it may, this 14xxx SELMER Super Sax has the cigar cutter octave mechanism and is therefore a “real” cigar cutter.
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Used Tenor Saxophone Henri SELMER Paris Mark VII
When you open the case of this SELMER Mark 7 tenor saxophone, your eyes will light up—it’s rare to see a saxophone over 45 years old in such excellent condition! Could it have never been played…? Not at all, as the original pads show clear signs of use. Visually, this Mark 7 is flawless! No dents or dings, no scratches, and no indications of any previous repairs to the brass.
The price includes a SAXOPHONIC full overhaul, which will be carried out by us immediately after purchase and completed approximately 2–3 weeks later.
Includes original case and mouthpiece
1-year SAXOPHONIC warranty
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Tenor Saxophone Henri SELMER Paris Signature, silver-plated
The SELMER Signature Tenor Saxophone is the renewal of the SELMER Series III Tenor, which has been appreciated by numerous saxophonists since its introduction thanks to its acoustic qualities and ergonomic comfort. It is characterised by excellent precision of intonation and a sound that fills the room. Its ergonomics supports players regardless of playing level and musical genre. Last but not least, it benefits from the latest innovations of the Supreme Saxophone by Henri SELMER Paris: a new 3-point neck receiver for better sound homogeneity and sound density as well as an octave mechanism mounted on Teflon.
The Art Deco-style engraving on body and bell pays homage to centuries-old instrument-making techniques passed down from generation to generation in the SELMER factory in Mantes-la-Ville.
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1946 SELMER Balanced Action Tenor Saxophone, silver-plated, 32xxx
An authentic thoroughbred in our stable…
Freshly curried, its silver tresses gleam in the sun revealing a lovely pattern of floral design …
Naturally I’m not writing here about a racehorse, I’m elaborating on one of our SELMER Super Action Tenor Saxophones, the one I just played. Built in 1947 in times when things were again looking up and the demand for high-quality music instruments was on the upswing, SELMER produced the “Super Action” as a definitive further-development of the “Balanced Action.”
This fantastic SBA is truly a dream: its silver-plating is all but fully intact and the floral motif of the refined handcrafted gravure embellishing the bell and bow are especially beautiful. The minor scratches at places where the silver-plating is somewhat depleted are few and far between.
The Sax is in flawless technical condition; it had been overhauled directly before we got it, and we fine-tuned it again in our SAXOPHONIC Workshop. It plays like a charm, gets going immediately and has radiant power to spare. Down low it has quite a lot of volume, somewhat reminiscent, in fact, of a Balanced Action. Lovely harmonics that are not overbearing at all lend the overall rather dark timbre a certain sophistication.
Nothing is wanting in the area of dynamics. Anyone navigating the fields of potent Pop, Jazz or Funk licks has found a winner in this SBA — it can stay the course. I can see this Horn playing smooth ballads as well.
Feel free to try it out: Stop by and compare it with other beautiful Tenors from our stable, or order it through our Online Shop and test it at home. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
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Alto Saxophone Henri SELMER Paris Supreme, matt brushed
Henri SELMER Paris SUPREME Alto Saxophone
After 100 years of innovation, design and manufacture of saxophones, Henri SELMER Paris defines a new identity of the alto saxophone with the SUPREME. The model is characterised by perfectly balanced intonation, unlimited variable sound modulations and an easy response through all registers. The SUPREME transcends all musical genres and the possibilities in sound and projection make it a jewel that is both traditional and emphatically modern. The refinement and care in manufacturing and the complete overhaul of ergonomics promise a strong potential for fluency and playing pleasure.
– Alto saxophone in Eb
– matt brushed, keys gold lacquer with exclusive SUPREME engraving
– modern SUPREME case with backpack set
– SELMER “Concept” mouthpiece
– new bore and tone hole scale
– completely optimised ergonomics
– correction mechanism for intonation middle and high C#
– concentric 3-point neck receiver
– nickel silver neck clamping ring
– directly coupled driver for right hand F#/F
– octave mechanism with Teflon bearings
– little finger mechanism, left hand with new joint lever
– leather pads with special resonators without rivets
– metal thumb rests for left and right hand
– exclusive accessories
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1971 SELMER Mark VI Soprano Saxophon, 191xxx
Its balanced tonal spectrum makes the Mark VI one of the most sought-after Saxophones – that’s why it’s well worth testing and comparing this exemplar with others of our Mark VI Soprano Saxophones. Might it be the one for you?
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Baritone Saxophone Henri SELMER Paris Super Action 80 II, silver-plated with engraving, set - new -
Tuning in Eb
Flight case with wheels
Mouthpiece S80 C*
Silver-plated with handmade anniversary engraving
Compact and round sound
High F# key
Leather pads with metal resonators
Pocket for accessories
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1950s Tenor Saxophone SELMER Super Action (SBA), long bell, super nice, 42xxx
The metal resonators used give this SBA a nice punch if you want to play it powerfully, but you can make it sound just as soft and mellow if you change the embouchure accordingly. It’s a real all-rounder!
The beautiful floral hand engraving on the cup and knee and the almost complete gold lacquer give this SELMER Super Action a radiant appearance that makes its proud age of 74 years hard to believe!
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1969 Tenor Saxophone SELMER Paris Mark VI, US-Version, no lacquer, Player’s Horn, 169xxx
This SELMER Mark VI tenor saxophone was built in 1969 in Mantes la Ville (F) and then engraved and varnished in Elkhart (USA). None of the original varnish remains, body, bow/bell and S-bow have been stripped of varnish, only the keywork is still varnished. Judging by the color, the remaining varnish was probably renewed at an earlier date.
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1952 SELMER Super Action (SBA) Tenor Saxophone 50xxx, matching Numbers
SBA tenors with the beautiful darkened US lacquer have become very rare. We more or less regularly have lacquered SBA tenors on offer, which are then sold within a very short time. We are therefore all the happier to be able to offer this SELMER Super Balanced Action tenor saxophone in extremely good condition!
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Soprano Saxophone Henri SELMER Paris Series III, silver-plated with engraving, set - new -
Tuning in Bb
Light case
Mouthpiece S 80 C*
Silver-plated with handmade anniversary engraving
Round and warm sound
Very good intonation and response
High G key
Leather pad with metal resonators
Bag for accessories
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