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darby dylan · Joined: 30 Jul 2005 Posts: 63

Hi
for the moment i j'ust play a alto selmer super action 80 serie 2.but i want to go over to a tenor and i wonder if it would be possible to buy a tenor mark 6.And how much would it cost?
thanks a lot.
best regards.

dylan

JPSaxMan · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 3:59 pm Post subject:

One word for cost: a lot

Not worth it, unless you try out a bunch of horns then find a Mark VI that blows away the rest. They usually run anywhere from $4,000-$8,000+ depending on serial#, condition, and place of assembly (London/Elkhart or Paris).

So...good luck Mr. Green

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reisio · Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 177 Location: Florida

They usually only cost as much as new pro horns unless it's a really flashy or special one. Less really, for the average Mark VI missing some lacquer (which shouldn't be a problem).

You don't want to look for a Mark VI on eBay unless you have plenty of dough and won't cry if you lose.

...but, my advice is not to just up and decide to get a Mark VI. If you find one and play it and think to yourself "Wow...this is the best sounding horn ever", then sure, get it, but the same applies to any horn. Try a bunch out, pick your favorite.