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Selmer Super Balanced Action SBA Alto Saxophone 53xxx

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    I think that SBA altos are going to be the next big thing in vintage altos. They have a mostly-undeserved reputation for being stuffy – a quality I have only experienced on a couple of SBA’s and that I find to be equally present if not more common in early VI altos!! This horn feels super-tight, will last at least 5-10 years on the fresh overhaul with no need for any more than minor adjustments, and plays effortlessly, and very much like a good example of an early Mark VI.

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      I think that SBA altos are going to be the next big thing in vintage altos. They have a mostly-undeserved reputation for being stuffy – a quality I have only experienced on a couple of SBA’s and that I find to be equally present if not more common in early VI altos!! This horn has just received a fresh overhaul by Matt Stohrer, who is one of the best techs in the business, and it is everything that it should be. This horn feels super-tight, will last at least 5-10 years on the fresh overhaul with no need for any more than minor adjustments, and plays effortlessly, and very much like a good example of an early Mark VI.

      Serial numbers on body and neck match (53xxx) and there is minimal past damage. A dent was removed on the back of the bottom bow at some point, and I see no other past repairs. No dents or dings. The bell flare, body tube, and neck all look great. The neck has not been pulled down. There is a bit of lacquer wear on the touch points, on the neck, and on the back of the bell. The horn looks great, and the American engraving is beautiful.

      The tone is dark with some power. It has a complex core with good focus and is lots of fun to play.

      This alto should make somebody really happy!

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