Add classic vintage tone to your music with this pre-owned Reference 36 tenor saxophone. Production for this series ended in 2023, making existing instruments a special find for players. Designed to recreate the bold, rich character of the iconic Balanced Action models made from 1936 to 1954, it features a larger bore design at the neck, bell, and bow, combined with plastic booster pads for a full, far-carrying tone. It delivers a warm, calm, slightly dry sound with subtle expressiveness, offering nostalgic tonal depth alongside modern mechanics and intonation.
As a secondhand horn, it carries visible cosmetic wear that adds to its vintage aesthetic. The finish shows lacquer peeling and dark discoloration on the brass beneath, resulting in a deep amber look. Despite the outer wear, the pads and felts are in good condition. The instrument has been fully serviced by a technician, including a complete disassembly wash, re-oiling, pad adjustments, a new neck cork, and final testing, so it is ready to play.
Please note that the previous owner was a smoker. Thorough cleaning has reduced the odor on the instrument itself, but sensitive individuals may still notice a slight smell, so replacing the case is recommended.
Pre-owned Selmer Paris Reference 36 tenor saxophone, a model discontinued in 2023 and designed as a modern recreation of the 1936 to 1954 Balanced Action. It features enlarged bores at the neck, bell, and bow joint, plus plastic booster pads, delivering a warm, soft, slightly dry sound with nuanced expression and strong projection.
The lacquer shows deterioration from use and storage, including black discoloration of the brass beneath the lacquer and lacquer loss in several areas. The deep amber lacquer gives the instrument a subdued vintage appearance. Pads, felt, and other consumable parts are in good condition.
The saxophone has been fully disassembled and cleaned, oiled, pad-adjusted, and fitted with a new neck cork. It has also undergone operational testing, adjustment, and play testing.
Previously owned by a smoker. Cleaning has reduced odor from the instrument itself, but sensitive users may still notice a smell. Replacing the case is recommended for those concerned about odor.
