Tenor SML "GOLD MEDAL" (used) 17xxx

🎷 VINTAGE TREASURE | SML Gold Medal Mark I Tenor Saxophone (Paris)

Manufactured: circa 1964-1966

A collector's item and legendary musical instrument. The SML Gold Medal is recognized as one of the main competitors of the Selmer Mark VI, prized for its superior engineering and unmatched sound.

SML's Golden Age: Produced during the peak of Strasser-Marigaux-Lemaire's quality. This serial number places it in the coveted Gold Medal I era, the pinnacle of its design.

Huge, “Fat” Tone: The SML is famous for its powerful, full-bodied sound with tremendous projection. It offers a complex harmonic palette that combines French sophistication with the roar of vintage American instruments.

Precision Craftsmanship: Robust construction, solid keys, and mechanics designed for durability. Famous for its surprisingly consistent tuning for an instrument of its era.

Overall Condition: In perfect working order, pads in good condition and adjusted, ready to be played.

This Gold Medal is not just an instrument, it's a statement. A unique opportunity to own a saxophone that defined an era in jazz and classical music.