Continuing the tradition from the Mark VI, the early years of the new model still have USA-bound instruments shipping to Elkhart, Indiana, for final engraving and lacquering. The other noteworthy change in the Mark VII is the conclusion of American-engraved models. But the logs show these horns do exist (or did at one time). Selmer was still producing Mark VI sopranos and bari's after these numbers (I've seen a Mark VI soprano # 324164), so much of this is conjecture until I see one in person. As far as the sopranos go, the Selmer records do not show those 3 instruments as having sold or shipped, so they could be prototypes for the upcoming Super Action 80. I have not see any of them in person (if anyone has one out there, please contact us!). Whether these were actual fully redesigned Mark VII models, or simply a Mark VI with Mark VII stamping, is anyone's guess. Now, obviously these numbers are very late in the run of the Mark VII, in fact they fall into the run of the Super Action 80 at the end. There were exactly 3 Mark VII soprano saxophones made, in between numbers 315347 – 315350. This happened again late in the run, with 72 made between numbers 311888 – 311988, and again from numbers 315086 – 315144, 25 more were produced. Co (the second-shelf subsidiary of Buescher) ceased to exist: 'The 'Series IV' is not the same as a 156. From numbers 297991 - 297995, four bari saxes were produced that are officially listed as "M7". But from the thread you referred to over at SOTW, Denma pointed out (in post 2) that the Elkhart models (the 30A and 31A for Tenors) basically became the Bundy Is and Aristocrat IVs after the Selmer buyout, when Elkhart Band Inst. Includes neck, mouthpiece, and nice case. Vito VSP Yanagisawa tenor saxophone, in very good condition. Found a a Vito VSP bari sax that is in good condition. Bass saxophones are 1 octave below baritone saxophone. Officially, Selmer only made the Mark VII model in alto and tenor saxophones, but looking over the official Selmer records, there were a handful of Mark VII bari and soprano saxes. About Vito Baritone Serial Yanagisawa Saxophone Numbers. The Mark VII was the first Selmer that came with high F# as standard, before now it was only available as a special order.
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It was in production for approximately 5-6 years, being replaced by the Super Action 80 (announced in 1980, in full production by 1981). The first Mark VII produced was an alto, # 230839, and the first tenor was # 231087. The sax was designed by Michel Nouaux and Frederick Hemke, under the direction of Jean Selmer. They do feature larger table keys which can be cumbersome for players with smaller hands, but otherwise they are comfortable instruments, with a slightly tighter more focused sound than the Mark VI. The Mark VII isn't a bad horn, in fact like all Selmers, most are good and some are great. After the huge popularity of the Mark VI, any sax that came after was set up for failure. Unfortunately for Selmer, it was no longer called the Mark VI. In the Selmer brochures and catalogs of this time, they extol faster execution, a more refined tone, better intonation, and a warmer character. The Mark VII was heralded by Selmer as a successor to the Mark VI when it was introduced in 1975.
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