You are bidding on a beautiful 1950 SELMER Super Balance Action Saxophone in VG+ condition. Plain and simple, this horn is in the top 5% of the best sounding we have ever played in or out of our shop! In terms of tone, this SBA has it all: texture, complexity, and depth. We tried this out with a variety of mouthpieces and it consistently brought out the best of each. This was fully inspected by our repair staff, and is 100% functioning and plays great. Original lacquer still has nice luster, showing some wear and marks, but not what one expects from a horn of this vintage. Stamped before the lacquer, engraved after, as was the process at the time. Matching serial numbers on body and neck - 44xxx. Featers Features newer pads with original resonators. The neck is straight, as are the bell and bell rim. No dings or dents. Neck was recently re-corked. A non-original vintage hard-shell case, also in great shape, is included.