1953 52,xxx Selmer Super Balanced Action Alto Saxophone, 95% Original Lacquer, Video

1953 52,xxx Selmer Super Balanced Action Alto Saxophone, 95% Original Lacquer, Video1953 Selmer Super Balanced Action SBA alto saxophone, s n 52595. The lacquer is original and approximately 95% remains. The pads are in excellent condition, and the sax still has a full set of the original domed metal resonators. The neck is original to the saxophone and has a matching serial number. It has never been pulled down. The sax comes with a set of Oleg key risers. For me, these dramatically improve the ergonomics of the horn, but can be

He regulated the pads so they seal well

Aaron's attention to detail is what sets his shop apart

a limited run of saxophones was produced with the body tube of a Balanced Action and the bell and bow of a Radio Improved model

no scratches

This alto has a medium bow

excellent intonation

It’s always a treat to get in a horn like this

and there could be as few as 60 or 70

This one-owner sax itself is in excellent condition

so the pads are in new/unused condition

The sax shows normal playing wear

This mouthpiece has an added baffle that adds some extra sizzle and pop to the sound