Henri Selmer Paris Balanced Action Tenor Saxophone – 1936 – Silver Plate – Fully Overhauled

A Rare and Highly Desirable Vintage Selmer – Serial Number 22402

An exceptional opportunity to own a beautiful 1936 Henri Selmer Paris Balanced Action Tenor Saxophone, presented in an attractive silver-plated finish.

Dating from one of the most celebrated periods in Selmer's history, the Balanced Action is widely regarded as one of the most important and desirable vintage saxophone designs ever produced.

Introduced in the 1930s, the Balanced Action represented a significant development in saxophone design, with innovative keywork positioning and ergonomics that helped establish the foundations of the modern saxophone.

In silver plate, this is a particularly striking example of Selmer's golden-age craftsmanship.

A Classic Selmer, Fully Overhauled by Our Own Workshop

What makes this instrument especially appealing is the comprehensive overhaul carried out by our own specialist workshop team at Edinburgh Music Centre.

We believe that an instrument of this historical importance deserves the highest level of care and attention.

Our workshop team has undertaken a full overhaul, carefully attending to the instrument's mechanical condition, keywork, regulation and overall playing performance.

Vintage saxophones of this age require considerable technical knowledge and experience to bring them back to their full playing potential. The work involved goes far beyond routine servicing and requires a thorough understanding of the instrument's construction and mechanics.

Following its overhaul, this Balanced Action has been personally inspected and play-tested by our team and is in excellent playing condition.

You can purchase with confidence knowing that this remarkable vintage Selmer has been professionally overhauled and prepared for sale in our own workshop.

The Legendary Selmer Balanced Action

The Balanced Action holds a very special place in the history of Henri Selmer Paris.

Its introduction in the 1930s marked a major step forward in saxophone design, with improved keywork ergonomics and a distinctive playing character that continues to attract professional musicians and collectors.

The Balanced Action is particularly admired for its:

• Rich, warm and beautifully rounded tonal character.
• Smooth, expressive response.
• Excellent tonal depth and flexibility.
• Distinctive vintage Selmer sound.
• Innovative keywork design for its period.
• Exceptional French craftsmanship.

Equally at home in jazz, classical and other musical styles, the Balanced Action offers a playing experience that is difficult to replicate with modern instruments.

A Striking Silver-Plated Finish

The silver-plated finish gives this instrument a wonderful visual presence, complementing the elegant lines and traditional craftsmanship of the original Selmer design.

Combined with its 1936 production date and highly regarded model designation, this is an instrument with considerable appeal to both serious players and vintage saxophone enthusiasts.

Instrument Specifications

• Manufacturer: Henri Selmer Paris
• Model: Balanced Action
• Instrument: Tenor Saxophone
• Serial Number: 22402
• Year of Manufacture: 1936
• Finish: Silver plate
• Condition: Fully overhauled
• Workshop: Edinburgh Music Centre
• Preparation: Personally inspected and play-tested
• Playing Condition: Excellent

A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Selmer History

The 1936 Balanced Action is far more than simply a vintage saxophone. It represents an important period in the development of the modern saxophone and remains one of the most admired instruments to come from the Selmer workshops.

Finding an example that has been fully overhauled by a specialist workshop and is ready to play makes this an especially attractive proposition.

Whether you are a professional saxophonist searching for that unmistakable vintage Selmer voice, or a collector looking to add an important instrument to your collection, this Balanced Action deserves serious consideration.

A beautiful 1936 Selmer Balanced Action tenor saxophone in silver plate, fully overhauled by our own workshop team at Edinburgh Music Centre and ready for its next chapter.

Viewing and playing trials are welcome.

Please get in touch for further information or to arrange an appointment.

EDINBURGH MUSIC CENTRE

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