{"product_id":"selmer-balanced-action-alto-saxophone-pre-owned","title":"Selmer Balanced Action Alto Saxophone (pre-owned)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of this sought after 1936 Selmer Balanced Action Alto Saxophone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire a genuine pre‑war Selmer Balanced Action alto - a historically significant model offering distinctive tonal colour, expressive depth, and true collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Selmer Balanced Action is “balanced” because its right‑side bell‑key layout centres the long action rods, giving even key pressure, easier low‑note operation, and far better ergonomics than earlier saxophones. This redesign became the foundation of all modern saxophone keywork. This early‑period alto delivers the rich, resonant tone and superb projection that make vintage Selmers so sought after, with a warm, flexible voice ideal for both jazz and classical players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*All pre-owned \/ ex-demo instruments are thoroughly checked by our expert technicians on-site before sale. Every instrument is setup to a professional standard and comes with a 6 month warranty.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow brass hand built body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell rotated by 14 degrees and bell notes swapped to right side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft hand pinky table set with downward G# mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in original case with Selmer Soloist C* mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please note: this instrument is being sold for a third party*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial number: 23108\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58299173503359,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1466\/3218\/files\/ba1.jpg?v=1790344331","url":"https:\/\/www.windblowers.com\/products\/selmer-balanced-action-alto-saxophone-pre-owned","provider":"Windblowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}