Two brass instruments, one trumpet and one saxophone, in open velvet presentation box.

Selmer Balanced Tone — Instrument Resale Value

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What a used Selmer Balanced Tone sells for on Reverb (median of 3 recent listings).

Selmer Balanced Tone value — Used $446. Prices updated August 2026.

Used
$446
New / Sealed
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Expired listings — price reference

1944 Selmer Balanced Tone BT M Series Bb Clarinet$1,295Usedexpired · seen Jul 31Look up ↗
Selmer Balanced Tone Bb Clarinet 55xxx$1,400Usedexpired · seen Jul 31Look up ↗
Selmer Balanced Tone (BT) - Bb Clarinet (1935)$1,200Usedexpired · seen Jul 31Look up ↗
1938 SELMER PARIS BALANCED ACTION ALTO SAXOPHONE AND CHESTERFIELD TRAY PACK CASE$5,150Usedexpired · seen Jul 31Look up ↗
H.Selmer S90 180 Mouthpiece for Alto Saxophone Selmer$276.62Usedexpired · seen Jul 31Look up ↗
Selmer Mouthpiece for Alto Sax S90 180 Tip Facing 24mm with Pouch$424.99Usedexpired · seen Jul 31Look up ↗

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Item details

Brand
Selmer
Make
Selmer
Model
Balanced Tone
Year
1934–1951
Finishes seen
Wood
Used range
$446 – $512.3
Sample size
3 listings

Selmer Balanced Tone resale value

The used Selmer Balanced Tone has a median Reverb asking price of $446, ranging from $446 to $512.3 across 3 current listings.

What drives the price

For a used instrument, brand tier, working pads/valves, and case completeness move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.

Price guide

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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ConditionValueBased on
Used$446eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$267.28 / $1,400 / $10,50011 live eBay listings

Market check: As of July 30, 2026, 11 live eBay listings ask $267.28–$10,500.00 (median $1,400.00). Sellers are currently asking about 214% above the typical sold value of $446.00 — patient buyers can often do better than list price.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price range for a Selmer Balanced Tone from this era?
Currently, listings for the Selmer Balanced Tone from 1934–1951 range between $482.99 and $513.18.
Are there different finishes available for the 1934-1951 model?
Wood finishes have been observed for this vintage Selmer Balanced Tone model.
How many listings are currently available for this specific model?
There are currently 3 listings available for the Selmer Balanced Tone.

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