Chris Almeida writes about the Selmer Mark VI, a saxophone produced from 1954 to 1974, whose sound is treasured by musicians in the jazz world.

Coltrane played a Selmer Mark VI tenor on his classic "A Love Supreme" album. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton played a Selmer for a sax solo during the 1992 election.

On Monday, a San Francisco church leader requested public help to locate another historic Coltrane sax, a Selmer Mark VI Tenor, which was stolen earlier this year. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI ...

A much more in depth Bio will be coming soon. Selmer Mark VI tenor. Late 60's with no lacquer. Selmer Reference 54 neck, gold. Guardala MBII mouthpiece. Vandoren V16 #3 reeds.

The prices of Selmer's saxophones range from 2,700 to 20,000 euros, with an average of 4,500 euros. Coltrane played a Selmer Mark VI tenor on his classic "A Love Supreme" album.