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  1. Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification
    Hi all, wondering if anyone is selling a G key assembly (key, rod, arm with pearl) that would fit a 1950 SBA tenor. Ideally from a BA, SBA, or early VI! thank you for reading. David
  2. Selmer (Paris)
    I have an original lacquer SBA Alto that I acquired around a year ago. Curious on this things serial number, which is a 35serial number. The Selmer website shows the SBA not starting until the 36xxx serial numbers and I’m wondering what I should know about this. I’ve had enough people in the...
  3. SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews
    Just wanted to share a video of my quartet's in studio performance of Harry Warren's "A Weaver of Dreams" The band: Andy LaVerne - piano Jay Anderson - bass Billy Drummond - drums If anyone would like a copy of a CD, I would be happy to send a signed copy to all SOTW members here...
  4. Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification
    Just a quick question for those who are familiar with the SBA tenor. How are the pearls held in place, as in how easy are they to replace at home? Are they merely glued in place, or are they crimped in. Thanks in advance.
  5. Selmer (Paris)
    Hello everyone, Does anyone else have a SBA Soprano? There are only a very few around. Mine is gold plated, 40xxx, which is even rarer. I love its sound, like a vintage Selmer should have. But like the soprano MKVI's, it has those palm keys that are not really comfortable, and intonation...
  6. Bb Tenor
    I've had a series 2 tenor for close to ten years now and I do love the sound, however, not keen on some ergonomics. As much as I would love a mark vi or sba, my wallet (and wife) would despise me. I have plans to get a bss heritage neck at some point but I'm curious is selmer have ever...
  7. Misc. Saxophone Discussion
    Hi All, I am trying to find the whereabouts of a very specific alto - a custom Selmer SBA that was made as a kind of prototype for the Mark VI. This was made special for Joe Artley, Chief Woodwind Designer and Factory Supervisor at the time. His initials, JSA, are engraved on the neck of the...
  8. Pads and Resonators
    Good morning, group. I would like to know if someone can help me with the size of the pads for the Tenor Selmer Super Balance Action (SBA) 1950. Thanks very much!
  9. Sax vs. Sax, Mpc vs. Mpc, etc.
    BA vs SBA selmer tenor Tenor saxophones : Selmer Balanced Action 22*** BA (one of the first BA prototype with long bell) VS Selmer Super "Balanced" Action 54*** SBA (one of the last SBA) Hi everybody! I'm glad to share this video test of my woderful horns: Tenor Saxophone Selmer Balanced...
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