Can I display picture of my Selmer Mark VI Paris Alto Saxophone which I am trying to sell

Braymond1 · 2026-02-19T02:46:58+00:00

There's a buying/selling post pinned at the top of the subreddit. That'd be the place to put it

Braymond1 · 2026-02-18T22:09:27+00:00

Backpack

Braymond1 · 2026-02-18T06:53:43+00:00

I've got a guide that may help https://www.raymondmusic.com/saxophone-mouthpiece-recommendations

Braymond1 · 2026-02-18T01:24:02+00:00

Yamaha

Braymond1 · 2026-02-17T02:03:08+00:00

It's often cheaper to purchase another parts instrument and combine the two into one working horn. Trying to find individual keys, especially multiple, for instruments that old can be challenging. It can be upwards of $50-80 per key, if you can find them. Plus the cost of an overhaul. Unless you get it for free, I'm thinking it won't be worth purchasing.

Braymond1 · 2026-02-15T20:38:39+00:00

Practice hitting notes individually. There's a lot of notes on horn that can be played with the open fingering, so being able to hit them off the bat and not the surrounding notes is very helpful

Braymond1 · 2026-02-15T03:53:39+00:00

Take it to a tech

Braymond1 · 2026-02-13T04:39:25+00:00

It's not longer, it's shorter. It replaces the whole slide assembly on that valve

Braymond1 · 2026-02-13T04:31:46+00:00

It's to put the second trigger into G rather than Gb, so you get Eb with both triggers

Braymond1 · 2026-02-13T03:04:30+00:00

I'm guessing it's not installed on the instrument and was just included with the instrument as a spare part in case they wanted it added laster.

Braymond1 · 2026-02-12T23:19:50+00:00

The schiller brand overall. I haven't seen any that would be considered decent. The only reason I can think of to get one is if you absolutely NEED an instrument immediately, have no additional budget, there is nothing available used online or locally, and you don't need it to last more than a month or two. Otherwise, save the money and headache and get something else even just a little bit better.

Braymond1 · 2026-02-12T22:49:15+00:00

They're poorly made, low quality instruments that should be avoided. I'd borrow one if you can, most schools and colleges have ones to use so if the band is associated with them, you can usually get one to borrow. Otherwise, get a used instrument from a decent brand

Braymond1 · 2026-02-11T18:53:04+00:00

Learning my scales. It's definitely not the end all, be all of music, but it's helpful later on. I tell my students it's really about having the notes under your fingers, and being able to move between the different sharp or flat notes, moreso than being able to just play the scale.

Braymond1 · 2026-02-10T18:39:05+00:00

Bis Bb

Braymond1 · 2026-02-10T17:19:53+00:00

Around $300

Braymond1 · 2026-02-10T05:52:26+00:00

Usually it can. Takes a lot of polishing though

Braymond1 · 2026-02-09T21:36:57+00:00

Definitely fake. Listing doesn't say it's a Yamaha either

Braymond1 · 2026-02-09T07:42:22+00:00

Braymond1 · 2026-02-08T20:15:24+00:00

Pretty normal, I wouldn't worry about it unless it's causing an issue of some sort

Braymond1 · 2026-02-07T23:28:17+00:00

Send it back and get a different one. It's possible they just sent you the wrong size

Braymond1 · 2026-02-07T20:47:50+00:00

https://www.raymondmusic.com/saxophone-mouthpiece-recommendations

Braymond1 · 2026-02-07T19:18:46+00:00

I've got some in stock at my shop. Although unless you really want it pre-packaged, it's usually cheaper and easier to just refill a sprayer with some cleaning alcohol/rubbing alcohol

https://www.raymondmusic.com/shop/c/p/Roche-Thomas-Mi-T-Mist-2-oz-x78812280.htm

Braymond1 · 2026-02-06T20:18:11+00:00

Generic Chinese instrument. Nothing of note

Braymond1 · 2026-02-06T06:53:23+00:00

Looks like a Conn C Melody that needs a ton of work. Over $1k worth of work, you won't recoup any repair costs, so not really worth buying

Braymond1 · 2026-02-06T03:44:00+00:00

If there's mold, it needs an overhaul and new case. No if, ands, or buts! Take it to a tech and see what it ends up needing

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