If you dig the vintage look, that look that says "old pro" whenever you open your horn case then old #207 may just speak to you. This is one of those stealth tenors, the ones that look like hell but in fact are in great mechanical shape and play like a Mark VI should. The alluring effect of a jazz war horse, dragged from smokey bar to after hours club, night after night, is for many players and fans alike a heady brew of experience and cool.

The fact is that this is a well worn re-lacquer which has, nonetheless, been well maintained in every way except the cosmetic. And this old girl can sing. It has that great, center core Mark VI sound, able to softly croon a ballad or belt out a shout chorus with equal aplomb. You see, in every way this is a true Mark VI and now that pros and we lesser mortals have realized that there are more Marks worth their time and money other than the 5 digit horns, a whole world of fine saxophones has opened up for consideration.

Since 5 digit Mark VIs zoomed up to the $10 grand area, with some horns at some sellers actually nipping at $20,000, professional musicians wanting that inimitable Mark VI sound but unable to face the 5 digit prices have wisely taken another look at the higher number horns and hit pay dirt. At ThisOldHorn.com we sell a lot of Marks with later serial numbers and by doing so we've met a bunch of cool, clued in musicians who know the score. And, that's who this old girl is intended for. Not for a graduation present (unless it is for a really savvy kid) or a collectors wall or for a society band tenor who's boss demands "pretty" from his section men. No, this horn is for the player, the serious player who wants the sound over all and that Mark VI feel, the keys that almost seem to move on their own and the feedback from hands and jaw that make the music their own.

If that's you, then we have a new friend to introduce you to. And, at this price, it's probably the best bargain in the house.

THE SPECS

General condition:  as seen in the pix, 50% left on older re-lacquer, mechanically sound.

Pads:  far from new but sealing good, why fix what ain't broken, no leaks or warbles.

Dents:  just a few dinks as seen in the pix, no major dents.

Engraving: Just as you'd expect for an average re-lacquer, still fairly sharp and visible.

 Re-Solders: None

Sound: Great Mark VI sound, might be a tad louder than usual, fast action.

Provenance:  Unknown

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