Selmer Super Action 80 Series 1 Tenor 347xxx Fresh Overhaul!

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If you want a Selmer Paris tenor that is both built to higher standards than the new Selmers, and that costs half as much as a new one, then this may be the horn for you. The new Selmers are selling over $8k now, which makes used ones kind of an obvious choice. The Super Action 80 Series 1 tenors were probably the best built modern Selmers, with Paris-made keywork, metal pivot screws, and generally reliable construction throughout. These horns don’t wear out over time. You just want them to be in good playing condition.

This one is. It just got everything redone on it, to celebrate its 30th birthday. All new pads, corks, felts, mechanical work, and a full custom setup. This is around 25 hours of skilled labor put into this horn (worth around $1k), so that it is ready to go for its next decade or more with only the most minor upkeep. A couple of small dents were removed from the bell and bow in the course of the overhaul, and the neck was re-angled back to the optimal position also. This horn has not been played that much since it was new. It shows only minor lacquer wear in a few places, and it looks beautiful! It has just enough wear to keep you from being afraid to take it out and play it.

Believe it or not, these Series I tenors are beasts in the playing department. They have a much darker, more focused core to the tone than the Series II or III tenors. Of Selmers, the tone is most similar to an early Mark VI – dark, punchy, complex, with a bit of an edge if you push it. It’s a little clearer and rounder than my 81k tenor. I did a side-by-side comparison with my 81k VI just to make sure. One advantage is that this Series I tenor has more modern ergonomics, so the palm keys and side keys are a bit more comfortable than on a VI. It’s also a versatile horn. You can sound really good playing classical on it because of the dark, round core. But you can also wail playing R&B or jazz with a higher baffle mouthpiece like a Freddie Gregory, Lamberson, or an EB Otto Link.
For the total package of tone, playing condition, Selmer name and build, this is a very good value. There’s only one available! Get it now, before it’s gone!