AboutEugene Cantera Expertise I have been a music educator for over 25 years and have taught on many levels from young children and school agers on through to college level, professional players and senior citizens. My main areas of expertise are saxophone(s) though I have taught many instruments including, guitar, bass, piano, oboe and drums to name a few. I have also done research on horns both vintage and new.
Experience I have been in music education for 25 years and I have written and published in the subject of professional music education.
Publications The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Business Journal, Marketing and Higher Education Newsletter.
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Music Education, Hartt School of Music - The University of Hartford.
Expert: Eugene Cantera Date: 7/2/2008 Subject: Mark VI alto authenticity
Question Serial # M.229058. This one has silver keys, I'm wondering cause I understand that the Mark's came only with golden keys. I want to get it but I want to confirm if is original. I would appreciate your help. Thanks
Answer Here is a wonderful page of info on the Selmer VI:
There were a few silver plate VI's made but I don't recall any that had a gold body and silver keys. If yours is completely silver you have an extremely rare and valuable horn there. Most likely yours is a Mark VII or series III horn . During the late 70's Selmer began experimenting with different lacquer and lacquer combinations. Your serial number puts it in this range.
