I Paid $420 for my Selmer Mark VI Alto Sax

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  • @bassax7045
    @bassax7045 Рік тому +402

    cant wait till the timemachine is invented ,and we can travel back to pick one up for aprox 400 bucks

    • @billstotts2346
      @billstotts2346 Рік тому +11

      And you will be making $60 a week, with overtime.

    • @BrendanCurley
      @BrendanCurley Рік тому +2

      @@billstotts2346just go back for the horn

    • @TWO20
      @TWO20 Рік тому

      @@billstotts2346in todays money, that’s 760 a week. For a 40 hour work week with, let’s say, 5 hours overtime, that’s about 17 bucks an hour. Not ideal, but it’s not like you are working In the mines.

    • @Komodo...
      @Komodo... 10 місяців тому +2

      When somebody eventually sees the date on the money

    • @JamesBruch-y9h
      @JamesBruch-y9h 23 дні тому

      @@Komodo...Nah, the store clerk won’t notice. You give him the cash, take the horn, get out there. You go back far enough and nobody will notice what you’ve done.

  • @bilbostoy
    @bilbostoy Рік тому +88

    I paid $485 for my Mark VI tenor in 1973. From Zep Misner in Burbank, CA.

    • @MarkPeotter
      @MarkPeotter Рік тому +4

      I don't remember going to Zep's in 1973, but I do remember Baxter Northup in Van Nuys , and I spent a lot of time trying mouthpieces at Dick Charles' Music in Pasadena.

  • @billstotts2346
    @billstotts2346 Рік тому +69

    I knew a guy who was in the navy stationed in Europe. He took a bus to Paris in 1939 and bought a Selmer Balanced Action, silver plate. It took my breath away to see it.

  • @mchelvantx
    @mchelvantx Рік тому +39

    I was able to play one in high school also. Thank you to my band director!

  • @WillMinix
    @WillMinix 12 днів тому +1

    When I was in high school, I saw Eric with Chick Corea’s Electric Band in Houston. He signed a reed for me and was so nice to me. I saw him laughing with John Patitucci because it was pretty bizarre I guess to have this kid ask for an autograph on a reed. I’ll never forget how humble and nice a guy Eric was to me way back then. True story! Great saxophonist and person!

  • @MarcosPaulo-rj3zf
    @MarcosPaulo-rj3zf 8 місяців тому +6

    Eric Marienthal: legendary musician and sax player!! God bless you, Eric! Thanks for all you did and do for the good music.

  • @johnwhitehead3685
    @johnwhitehead3685 Рік тому +31

    I'd like to know where he got one for $420! Eric is year younger than I am and I paid $620 to Marshall Music in Lansing, MI in 1972 for my Mark VI. Like him, I really didn't know what I was buying and didn't know what I had until I got to college.

    • @bobbyg0122
      @bobbyg0122 Рік тому +2

      I know a guy here in Philly that bought a Mark VI alto, brand new in 74 for $450

  • @flame_half
    @flame_half Рік тому +1

    Eric Marienthal has influenced my playing probably more than anyone else who is still active. I'll have to watch this whole video.

  • @rruesz
    @rruesz Рік тому +5

    I went back to his music book after many years on the book shelf and now really enjoy it because I understand what it does in its teaching!!

  • @kirdythebulldog
    @kirdythebulldog Рік тому +9

    My Alto was my moms when she played in highschool… it’s a 1960’s mark VI also.. beautiful horn!! Unfortunately it’s not being played now a days 😢

    • @Saxandfifths
      @Saxandfifths 8 місяців тому +1

      Oooh it's being played, just not made any longer. It's the most desired horn for a lot of saxophonists, including mine. Used to play my HS Band Director's in class.

    • @Brainrot_jw
      @Brainrot_jw 3 місяці тому +1

      @@SaxandfifthsI think you didn’t get what he was saying.

    • @stikfilms8811
      @stikfilms8811 Місяць тому

      @@Saxandfifths

  • @Saxophone_King
    @Saxophone_King Рік тому +3

    Loved getting to play with Eric a few years back. I'm sticking with my YAS-62IIS though. I paid $2000 for it in 2012-2013 and it's still amazing.

    • @christianledezma7531
      @christianledezma7531 Рік тому +1

      i liked playing the 62II/62III better than the custom z/ex by far

  • @jsy2b
    @jsy2b 10 місяців тому +2

    Same exact story since I’m Eric’s age. Mark VI brand new, $400, Mannys in NYC 60% discount for my sax teacher passed on to me

  • @lloydielloydie821
    @lloydielloydie821 Рік тому +1

    My dad gave a saxophone which I didn’t know he had stored in his loft for many years. Cut a long story short, I rocked up at college for beginners saxophone class.
    It was only then i realised I was in possession of Selmer VI Tenor 1956 with high F#.

  • @grantkoeller8911
    @grantkoeller8911 Рік тому +14

    My Mark VI alto was $800 in 1982 at NTSU

  • @Saxy_Tupz
    @Saxy_Tupz 11 місяців тому +1

    And that vintage beechler is so legit! Jeez. Eric Marienthal is a badass!

  • @josedepaz30
    @josedepaz30 Рік тому +1

    My 1964 MARK VI was $160 in 2022, I know that’s crazy to believe but it came with the original case, original mouthpiece and Berg Larsen vintage mouthpiece.

  • @frederickbrooksjr.9939
    @frederickbrooksjr.9939 17 днів тому

    LOVE THIS CATT❣️❣️❣️ .....AND HIS UNIQUE SOUND AND STYLE ON THE SAXX🎵🔥🎷🔥🎵

  • @Craig2760
    @Craig2760 Рік тому +15

    Bought my 220 series tenor new back in ‘74. Still have the hand written receipt from the music store, $485.00. Adjust for inflation estimated cost today, $3120.00. I still have it.

    • @thomascordery7951
      @thomascordery7951 Рік тому +1

      Wow. In 1974 I looked at a new Conn Artist tenor. At $700 I decided I couldn't afford it. Admittedly this was Canadian dollars, but the exchange wasn't all that high. Of course our taxes were much higher, including a federal "manufacturer's sales tax" of 12% that was hidden in prices in those days.

  • @MarkPeotter
    @MarkPeotter Рік тому +5

    In 1977 my teacher told me to be prepared to spend between 1 to 2 weeks wages to buy a professional sax. Now it's about 1 to 2 months wages.

    • @tebasaxman
      @tebasaxman Рік тому +2

      You are lucky, in countries like Guatemala you have to work for more than a year to be able to have one. I'm talking about the average worker.

  • @janbriggs7619
    @janbriggs7619 10 місяців тому +2

    AWESOME. 🎷. PERFORMANCE.

  • @tyrmorris8155
    @tyrmorris8155 2 місяці тому

    19 years old in 1982. Bach Stradivarius 37 Bb trumpet. $550 purchased brand new from Manny’s on 48th Street in NYC. Pawned in Virginia Beach in 1990 for money to feed my infant daughter. Relocated to Florida that year for a work opportunity, never was able to reclaim my horn. Somewhere someone is still reminiscing about that pawn shop acquisition.

  • @linceruiz9965
    @linceruiz9965 8 місяців тому

    I saw this man play live in weatherford OK I swear my and my other jazz guys during the state comp were losing our minds to this man’s solos.

  • @wilsoncosta5822
    @wilsoncosta5822 Рік тому +1

    Mestre Eric Marienthal. Show jazz.

  • @brycewalburn3926
    @brycewalburn3926 4 місяці тому +3

    $420 in in 1974 is equivalent to $2,800 today.

    • @3RTracing
      @3RTracing Місяць тому

      and they are sellinig for between 16,000 and 25,000 USD today

    • @brycewalburn3926
      @brycewalburn3926 Місяць тому

      ​@@3RTracing You can definitely get them cheaper than that.

  • @3RTracing
    @3RTracing Місяць тому

    Selmer Mk VI altos currently go for between 16,000 and 25,000 USD depending on condition. I am sure that Eric's is in perfect, playable condition.

  • @rpj-sax4lyfe
    @rpj-sax4lyfe Рік тому

    Yall are amazing!

  • @ricksnow007
    @ricksnow007 Рік тому

    $420 Selmer VI - LOVE IT!!!

  • @Shred_The_Weapon
    @Shred_The_Weapon Рік тому +1

    What did that amount to in the period currency versus the latest inflation adjustment?

  • @paulready8897
    @paulready8897 11 місяців тому +1

    Selmer V I, too funny. I wish I could buy a new one for $420.

  • @360fishingadventures8
    @360fishingadventures8 Рік тому +20

    And I just paid 10 grand for my Mark VI 😅

    • @3RTracing
      @3RTracing Місяць тому

      that was a very good deal, they are selling for between 16,000 and 25,000 online

  • @epikur394
    @epikur394 3 місяці тому

    50 years later, I'd say that it was worth the money.

  • @bettersax
    @bettersax  Рік тому +3

    Comment how much you paid for your Selmer Mark VI and the year! Full interview with Eric Marienthal here:
    ua-cam.com/video/_Frpo0il70U/v-deo.html

    • @zachw.4360
      @zachw.4360 Рік тому +1

      No Mark VI but I got a Yani WO1 around a year ago and it's lovely. Thank you for the recommendation!

    • @joelelise4122
      @joelelise4122 Рік тому +1

      I've got my tenor Mark VI silver plated (I guess), 2nd hand, in 1999 or 2000 for about 1,500.00€.
      I've recently got it overhauled for 1,100.00€.

  • @paulalexander3540
    @paulalexander3540 5 днів тому

    That's how Iron Man Mark VI got its name.😅

  • @Eduardsax
    @Eduardsax Рік тому

    $420 for a Mark VI? Not in my wildest dreams! We can call it serendipity.

  • @addiroo2004
    @addiroo2004 Рік тому

    no clue what my tenor is but it cost 10 grand 😭 well actually 1200 since they haven’t billed me another payment in 4 years

  • @JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton
    @JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton Рік тому

    I bought my Mark VI tenor new in 1973 for $500, case, case cover, tax, Selmer D mpc all included. I watched as the years went by and the value went up. This is only because Selmer threw out the dies.

  • @dzananmehic32
    @dzananmehic32 6 місяців тому

    Could anyone name the song in this short

  • @evanchinavare5765
    @evanchinavare5765 Рік тому

    What is the song in the background, I haven’t been able to find it?

  • @carlosi.alvarez4989
    @carlosi.alvarez4989 9 місяців тому

    $420 in the early to mid 70s is equivalent to about $3k today. Selmer Supreme start at around $9k. 😳

  • @christianmiller7506
    @christianmiller7506 Рік тому +1

    That’s crazy how we have to dang near buy a car to get decent sax

  • @Xavia_Dimoff
    @Xavia_Dimoff Рік тому +1

    If he got his horn in 1970, $420 equates to $3,292.10. $20 a month would be the same as $156.77 today.

  • @filippofalato6349
    @filippofalato6349 9 місяців тому

    420 for a mark VI si brutal

  • @mambojazz1
    @mambojazz1 Рік тому

    Now its $4,200 sometimes its $4,200 times 2 or times 3.

  • @Royhart-sk4qi
    @Royhart-sk4qi Рік тому

    I got my Axos for 3800 😢

  • @Eden_Rubin_Music
    @Eden_Rubin_Music 2 місяці тому +1

    Same kind of sax or literally the same piece? I mean guitar players need to hear from this guy, show me one legendary guitar player without 60 guitars or something 😂

  • @jedivideo6203
    @jedivideo6203 Рік тому

    But according to one of your videos reviewing the new Selmer, players like Marienthal only play Mark VI because their idols played it.

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  Рік тому

      Think you may have missed something.

    • @jedivideo6203
      @jedivideo6203 Рік тому

      @@bettersax In your video "Is the Selmer Supreme the New Mark VI" you said, " The reason any saxophone player wants to play a Mark VI is because they want a piece of that jazz history, they want the legend... There is no good reason for Selmer to make the Mark VI, nobody would really want a brand new Mark VI."

  • @liuzh1han
    @liuzh1han Рік тому

    A MARK 6 FOR 400 BUCKS??????

  • @jrgenhernborg5624
    @jrgenhernborg5624 Рік тому

    I bought my mark VI for 150$ in April lol

  • @joeblankenship377
    @joeblankenship377 Рік тому +2

    I'll give ya $450 for it. Come on, that's $30 profit! ;)

    • @thomascordery7951
      @thomascordery7951 Рік тому

      Lol!
      Sadly, these dollars are not those dollars. What we could buy stuff for then vs. now tells us more about the value of the currency than the value of the stuff.
      Inflation is how we measure the lie that's inherent in fiat currency, as well as how insistently that lie is spoken by governments that drive it.

  • @tonybarronsax
    @tonybarronsax 5 місяців тому

    Yea now in 2024 they are vintage saxophones back in those times they were cheapper now a days they cost 10k but i dont really like the sound of them horns they sound too old school too much round sound

  • @DJM626
    @DJM626 Рік тому

    Just think. Nowadays we are paying 1,500 dollars for a mouthpiece

  • @ComputerCentralInc
    @ComputerCentralInc Місяць тому

    I don't wanna hear that lol