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The Work Schedule 2013:  

1-7-13 Conn 10M, silver 1945 Tenor: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild  for customer with natural cork throughout. Smith  Done

1-10-13 Buescher 400 alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap in pads and natural cork throughout. Done

1-18-13 SML Rev D Alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with oversized flat resos, Natural cork throughout and acid bath. Pearson Done

1-29-13 The Martin Baritone: WWS horn gets Premium Rebuild  for customer with vintage standard resos and tan pads. Bogle/Ryba Done

2-21-13 King Zephyr Tenor #308k: WWS horn gets Vintage Rebuild  with seamless flat resos and Black Roo Pads! WWS Done

3-1-13 Buescher 400 TH&C alto: WWS horn #306k gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap in pads and natural cork throughout. WWS Done

3-13-13 1960s Selmer Mark VI alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and plastic resonators. Adams Done

3-25-13 1952 Selmer Super Balanced Action Baritone Low A: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and metal resonators. Hanan Done

4/1--4/7/13 TIME OFF

4-29-13 Buescher 400 TH&C alto: WWS horn #306,44x gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap in pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Lindberg Done

5-2-13 King Silversonic Tenor: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and metal resonators. Gifford In Progress

5-16-13 Martin Imperial Baritone: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and metal resonators; and new blue steel springs. Johnson

5-29-13 SLOT OPEN:

6-8-13 SLOT OPEN:

TBD-13 The Martin Alto: WWS horn #16xk gets Vintage Standard Rebuild  with tan pads, flat resonators and natural cork throughout.

If you wish to schedule a rebuild, or purchase one of the saxes (and it still needs to be rebuilt),  send me a 50% deposit to hold your place in the work schedule.  I work from a published schedule (see left margin) so that your sax will only be out of your possession a couple weeks, while i do the actual work, it does not have to just sit on the shop floor, until its turn comes up... you send it to arrive on schedule and we return it on schedule.

  E-mail chadd with  questions about our vintage saxes at:   worldwidesax@gmail.com  

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now process Credit Cards

for in-shop purchases.  

  If  a horns says "just rebuilt", then it's ready to go, saxes that say "scheduled for a rebuild" are waiting for the work to be done, but it will be included in the posted price.  If a sax says "ON TRIAL" someone is taking advantage of the "Three Day Trial" policy (See Info and Orders page).

Saxophone Comparison Chart 

Some of the best vintage saxes of all time

(and SOUND FILES)

Here is a pic of some custom resonator work. The reso can be sized to your tonehole, or whatever you would like.

I can get you virtually any resonator ordered. Sarge's favorite was the  Resotech solid silver reso.

Check out our newest page...

WE  DO GOLD AND SILVER ELECTRO-PLATING

That's right! 

We have a:

 GOLD STAR

Pro plating system

The Industry's Premier Silver and Gold Plating System 
 Ask about having us Plate your Bell interior in 24 carat or  ROSE GOLD 

It is our business to Rebuild your sax or sell ours as Fully Rebuilt Saxes. We never sell our stock "As-Is". We are Restorers.

If you wish to schedule a rebuild, or purchase one of our saxes and it still needs to be rebuilt,  send us  a 50% deposit and we will schedule its rebuild before any of our other worldwidesax.com inventory. 

Everybody loves these new Kangaroo skin pads, aka Saxgourmet  Pads and you can get them from Curt, at musicmedic.com you can request that any WWS stock be rebuilt with them, or just click this link and order some for yourself.

Hard to find:

Here is a helpful outline of SML serial Numbers:

S.M.L. Serial Numbers:

0001 – 3000  /  1934 to 1940

3000 – 5500  /  1940 to 1945

5500 – 8000  /  1945 to 1950

8000 – 12000 / 1950 to 1955

12000 – 16000  /  1955 to 1960

16000 – 19000  /  1960 to 1965

22000 – 24000  /  1970 to 1975

24000 – 26000  /  1975 to 1980

26000 – 27000  /  1980 to 1982

Here is a helpful outline of Keilwerth serial Numbers:

Keilwerth Serial Numbers:

1925:   0-800 

1933-5:     9000     

1941:  18,500

1947: #20,000

1953: #23,000

1958: #28,000

1960: #38,000

1962: #43,000

1964: #49,000

1966:  #55,000

1971: #69,000

1978: #79,000

1986: #91,000

1993: #99,100

1996: #104,000

1998:  #109,000

2004:  #119,000

Keilwerth made The New King and Tone King  as their main brand names, from 1932 to 1969 or so, but there were always stencils, like Edgeware and later Couf.  Here are few of the other names you may find on Keilwerth made horns.  The New King and Tone King saxes were identical except for a high F# key on the tone king model, but keilwerth marketed the Tone King as the "deluxe" Pro model and the New King as the "standard" Pro model

Known Keilwerth Stencils:

Couf Superba 1 & 2

 Royalist

Conn DJH

Buffet

Edgeware

Marco

Vincent Albert

Martelle

Winsall

Tam

Bundy Special

(H&A Selmer)

Armstrong

Heritage

King Tempo

Champion

Calvert Deluxe

Silvertone

Hammerschmidt (sopranos)

Jean Barre Artist (seen Alto) 

Princeton (seen Alto)

Keilwerth copiers, such as Amati,  Dörfler & Jörka (1949 to 1968, then purchased by Keilwerth) and B&S

H.Genet

Roxy

Jubilee

Voss

Silvertone

Rene Dumont

Keilwerth relatives:

Max Keilwerth and Richard Keilwerth (Graslitz) made saxes under the names:

Weltklang (baritones only)

Senator

Hohner

Here is a handy chart for King zephyr series:

Zephyr and Zephyr Special
Zephyr, "Series I": 

s/n 170xxx to 180xxx
Zephyr, "Series II": 

s/n 180xxx to 237xxx

Zephyr Special: 

s/n 200xxx to 280xxx
Zephyr, "Series III": 

s/n 237xxx to 305xxx
Zephyr, "Series IV": 

s/n 305xxx to 423xxx
Zephyr, "Series V": 

s/n 423xxx to 540xxx

1945 was the beginning of King's  Super 20 (s/n 272xxx)
and Zephyr "II"s (s/n 272xxx)

Past Work Schedule 2010:  

4-13-10  Gold Plated The Martin Soprano 64,xxx:   Done

4-18-10 Silver The Martin Tenor 184K "USMC":  Done

5-7-10 Buffet SDA Alto 18K:  Done

5-14-10 Armstrong Low A Baritone: Done

5-25-10 Conn 10M:   Done

5-28-10 Martin Committee 2 Alto: WWS Done

6-1-10 J. Keilwerth 1934 New King Alto:  Nickle plated  Done

6-11-10 The Martin Alto:  Done

6-17-10 Silver Buescher Big B:  Silver plated WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos for customer. Done

6-24-10 1948 Conn 6m Naked Lady: Done

7-2-10 Buescher 400 Tenor #505K:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with Prestini rivetless dome metal resos. WWS Done

7-8-10 1928 Silver Conn Chu Alto:  Customer horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos. DONE

7-20-10 King Super 20 Alto #415K:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos. WWS Done

7-28-10 Conn 6m:  customer horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos. Done

7-28-10 1945 The Martin Tenor:  WWS horn 153K gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with Seamless Domed resos. WWS Done

8-5-10 Buescher Aristo "156" Tenor #338K:  Done

8-12-10 1953 SML Rev D #10K:  Chadd horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads, some Premium upgrades, minor fabrication work, and some plating restorations.  Done

8-13-10 1972 Selmer Mark VI alto #208K:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads and natural cork throughout. WWS Done

8-27-10 1940 Conn 26M alto:  Customer horn gets a Premium Vintage Rebuild with White Roos & Seamless Flat resos. Done

9-7-10 1952 King Zephyr Alto:  WWS horn 328K gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild. WWS Done

9-23-10 Buescher Big B Tenor #322K:  WWS horn gets a Standard Buescher Rebuild with Buescher snap in pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Done

6-17-10 Silver Buescher Aristocrat #280k:  Silver plated WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Buescher snap-in Rebuild with original metal resos.  WWS Done

10-15-10 1960s LeBlanc Rationale Tenor:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads. Sarge/WWS Done

10-22-10 1953 SML Rev D #10K:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads for customer. Done

10-26-10 1940 Martin Comm 2 alto:  Chadd horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads, some Premium upgrades for customer. Done

11-4-10 Buescher Aristocrat Alto #345k:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Buescher snap-in Rebuild with original metal resos.  WWS Done

11-4-10 Buescher Big B Aristocrat Tenor #317k:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Buescher snap-in Rebuild with original metal resos.  WWS Done

11-18-10 Silver Conn Chu alto:  Customer horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos. Childs Done

12-2-10 Buescher Big B Aristocrat Alto:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Buescher snap-in Rebuild with original metal resos.  WWS Done

12-14-10 The Martin Tenor #208k:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos and rivet center.  WWS Done

12-17-10 Nickel Conn Chu Tenor:  WWS horn gets a Vintage French Standard  Rebuild with plastic resos. WWS Done

    Please e-mail or phone us for   additional   descriptions or  JPEG's  of  any  of  our current  inventory,  or if  you don't   see   something   you would  like  to  have,  let  us know.
     Unlike some web shops, we will  try  to list all  of  our current inventory and prices so  you  can  see  and  shop here  in  our  virtual  store.

     We  have  a  long  list  of customers  you  can  e-mail for references. (see References Page)
    Thanks,  for  visiting Worldwide Sax.  

~~Chadd&Steve~~

Past Work 2011:  

1-1-2011 H.Couf Superba 1 Tenor:  Customer horn gets a Standard  Vintage Rebuild with Pisoni rivetless dome metal resos. Thaut  Done

1-4-11 1938 Buescher Aristocrat series 1 Tenor:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Buescher Snap-in Rebuild with natural cork throughout. WWSDone

1-19-11 1940s Buescher Aristocrat Alto:  Customer's alto neck gets pull-down repair and dents removed. Garcia Done

1-19-11 Conn "tranny" Chu alto:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with natural cork throughout and Sherry Huntly Engraving. WWS Done

1-28-11 Conn 6m alto:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with natural cork throughout. Harford Done

2-5-11 King Super 20 alto - pearls:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with premuim extras. WWS Done

2-22-11 King Super 20 tenor - pearls:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with oversized Noyak resos on Black Saxgourmet Roo pads. Atkinson Done

2-23-11 Buescher 400 Tenor 429K:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Buescher Snap In rebuild. WWS Done 

3-10-11 Conn Gold C-Soprano 98K:  WWS horn gets a rebuild for customer with silver Resotechs to be gold plated & Premium Upgrade. Gast Done 

4-7-11 King Super 20 tenor --full pearls:  Sax gets a Vintage Rebuild with premium extras and seamless flat resos. Sarge Done

4-14-11 Conn Chu tranny tenor:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with oversized Resotech resos on Black Saxgourmet Roo pads and a Premium Upgrade and New stainless steel springs. Mattina Done

4-21-11 Buffet S-1 Tenor:  Sax gets a Vintage Rebuild with premium extras and seamless flat resos. Sarge Done

5-10-11 Vintage YAS-62 purple label:  Customer horn gets a French Standard rebuild with plastic dome resos. Tebo Done

5-13-11 Vintage Dolnet #24K:  WWS horn gets a French Standard rebuild with Flat Metal resos. WWS Done

5-19-11 Selmer Mark VI alto:  Customer horn gets a Silver Restoration with a French Standard rebuild with plastic dome resos and full Spring Replacement. Zax Done

6-3-11 Selmer Mark VI Tenor:  Customer horn gets a French Standard rebuild with plastic dome resos and swedging. Layer Done

6-20-11 Silver Buescher TrueTone IV Alto:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard rebuild with Buescher Snap In Pads. Tarvin Done

7-1-11 King Saxello customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild. Zax Done

7-15-11 Silver Conn curved Soprano: WWS horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild after chemical Lacquer stripping, for customer. Luchtan Done

7-29-11 Silver Conn 26M alto:  WWS horn gets Rebuilt and some much needed TLC. WWS Done

8/7/11--8/13/11 TIME OFF

8-15-11 1935 Conn 10M tenor: WWS  horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer.

Oleru Done

8-16-11 The Martin Tenor 1953:  Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild. Neilo Done

8-29-11 King Zephyr alto:  WWS (OS) horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer. harrson/Keller Done

9-1-11 Maintenance & School Prep 

9-10-11 Maintenance & School Prep 

9-20-11 Martin Committee II alto: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild.Siboliban Done

10-1-11 Martin Committee I alto: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild + a new custom screw rod. Siboliban Done

10-18-11 Martin Committee III "The Martin alto": WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer. Zink Done

11-1-11 H&A Selmer Bundy Baritone: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer with domed metal resos for customer. Snowhill Done

11-13-11 Mark VI alto:  Silver Restoration Returns from Andersons. Customer horn gets a with a French Standard rebuild with Metal dome resos and full Spring Replacement with Rose Gold Plating Accents. Zax Done

12-6-11 Buescher Big B Baritone: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with metal-backed pads and natural cork throughout. Aaberg Done

12/22--31/11 TIME OFF

~  2012  ~

1-3-11 Conn Gold Artist "Harp" alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer. Seward Done

1-17-12 Buescher Big B Tenor: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with metal-backed pads and natural cork throughout. Williamson Done

2-1-12 SML Rev D Alto:

Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout, + custom key fabrication. Heine Done

3-8-12 The Martin Tenor:

WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Gillette Done

3-16-12 Buffet Super Dynaction Tenor: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Croasdale Done

3-28-12 Conn baritone?:

Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Tarvin Canceled

3/29--4/16/12 TIME OFF

4-26-12 Martin Committee I Alto: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Lindberg Done

5-10-12 Buffet SDA Alto #18,7xx: WWS horn gets Premium Rebuild with Saxgourmet Black Roo pads with Noyak resonators for customer. Sheedy Done

5-31-12 Silver/nickel The Martin Alto: WWS horn gets vintage standard rebuild with new stainless steel springs, Rose-gold wash bell. Krause Done

6-21-12 Silver The Martin Tenor: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild for customer plus custom thumb hook, post repairs. Evans Done

6-27-12 The Martin Tenor, Official Music Man Model: WWS horn gets Premium Standard rebuild for customer with Saxgourmet Roo Pads. Tuncel Done

7-3-12 Selmer Super Balanced Action Tenor: gets Premium Standard rebuild for customer with tan pads and domed metal resos50%+. Maxwell Done

7-13-12 The Martin Tenor: 

Customer horn gets a Premium Rebuild with prestini pads and seamless flat resos, and custom work. Leisenbach Done

7-27-12 B&S Blue Label alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild (premium) for customer and custom pearls installed. Incorvaia Done

8/2--8/5/12 TIME OFF 

8-6-12 Buescher "The Aristocrat" alto: WWS horn gets a Vintage Buescher rebuild with original snap-on pads and natural cork throughout. In Progress

8-10-12 Selmer Balanced Action alto: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild  for customer with stack swedging and screw replacements and minor fabrication. Suhling Done

8-22-12 Silver Conn Chu Alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild (premium) for customer, with neck octave key work and swedging throughout. Hayes Done

9/1--9/12/2012 School Prep

9-13-12  Conn 6M viii alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild  for customer with natural cork throughout and case solving. O'Brien Done

9-28-12 Gold Plate SML Rev D Tenor: WWS horn gets The Sarge Special rebuild (Premium) for customer, with gold plated domed Resotech resonators on Black Saxgourmet Roo pads. Ester Done

10-12-12 Silver Selmer " Model 26"  Tenor: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with neck repair and oversized flat resonators with rivet. Verver  Done

10-31-12 Selmer Mark VI alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Saxgourmet Roos with original resos. Premium? Spring Replacement?. Johnson Done

11/3--11/14/12 TIME OFF

11-16-12 Conn Virtuoso Deluxe C-Melody 8M: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with White Roos for consignment sale. Emmons- Catalano  Done

11-23-12 The Martin Alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild Natural cork throughout. Machin Done

12-6-12 Conn 10M Tenor: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild  for customer with natural cork throughout. Ruud Done

12-17-12 Conn Artist Soprano in gold plate: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild Natural cork throughout and Saxgourmet Roo pads. Woodmancy Done

12/21--1/2/13 TIME OFF

Christmas Break

(Photos of each sax are BEFORE photos 95% of the time since they have to wait for your ordered Rebuild)

Featured Alto:

Just In! 1945 Buescher "Top Hat & Cane" Alto:

.....

 These are fantastic altos--well respected, better than average ergos. This example is in very nice condition, Original Lacquer, and no resolders to mention. Ser.# 306,49x. I only see two minor dents on the back body and alto the octave linkage to the neck was broken (will need fixed/soldered), which is an all-too-common Buescher fix. That will all be taken care of in the rebuild. They maintain the Buescher warmed but have a bigger sound from their exponential bore and the big bell. Comes in original, red, Buescher case in good shape for being vintage.  The original snap in system is intact, so I plan to do a complete "Original Buescher" style rebuild, with metal backed-press in pads and then snap in the original metal domes with natural cork throughout...and it will all go for:   

now 2499.00!!! just finished

SOUND FILE:  Buffet S1, Buffet (SDA) Super Dynaction, Buescher Top Hat & Cane

Item#:WWS13.31.65.7241.2-3-13

NEW ALTO SOUND FILES:

Thank you for your positive feedback! We are proud to help customers "hear" different models of saxes and mouthpieces, in a Versus basis...(Crucial Tip: Use Large Speakers!)

New Sound File 5-2013: ALTOs file: 1938 Buescher Aristocrat 1, 1967 Buescher 400, 1960 Keilwerth "The New King", 1938 Voss (JK)

New Sound File 4-2013: Julius Keilwerth New King, Buffet SDA, The Martin Alto, Buescher 400

New Sound File 12-2012: ALTOs file: Conn Chu, JK New King, Dolnet II 

New Sound File 11-2012: Selmer Mark VI, The Martin Alto, Buescher "The Aristocrat" series 1

New Sound File 8-2012: Altos file: Selmer Super Balanced Action, Mark VI, Buffet Super Dynaction

Sound File 8-2011: "Expensive Alto Set": Selmer Mark VI vs. King Super 20 vs. Conn 26M

Sound File:  Here's a new Altos file, Chadd playing a "Conn Set": Conn Chu vs. Conn 6M(RTH) vs. Conn26M Connqueror

There are a few more sound samples around the website near their respective sax descriptions.

Also, we have the Sound File Archives on the Saxophone Comparison Page.

ALTOS IN STOCK

BUESCHER:

1926 Buescher True Tone Silver Alto: Serial number 180k. original silver plating at looks at 85% with normal wear on thumb rests and key touches.  There were no Norton springs this early but the blue steel needle springs look to be much newer...sweet!  This model has a great tubby-warmth to the sound --Sigard Rascher made this one famous!  It arrived old and stinky (to be acid bathed and cleaned thoroughly!) which is all too normal for our 90yr old (!!!) saxes. The sax is in great shape though. Only two dent/bumps to address (on the front bow). The lyre screw has been altered; I will clean up their solder but leave it at is unless you request something more specific, just ask. Comes with the preferred "1" neck (better tone/intonation). They have a tone that is uniquely 'Buescher' for early vintage saxes--very woody--but intonation was not perfected well on these 1920s horns. only heavily tarnished on arrival, she will clean up nicely (first photo with minor silver polishing done). :)There is no snap-in system for the pads so I am deciding whether to use the (#1) "Original Buescher" style rebuild, with metal backed-press in pads and domed metals or (#2) Tan Prestini's with metal domes to mimic the original buescher setup but offer better ease for techs going forward. ...with natural cork throughout. it comes in original wood case is fair shape with the main handle replace with a rope, case is solid but both 2 hinge latches are very loose (center one clips still)...and it will all go for:   

1199.00

Item#: OS01.00.00.871.2-0-0

SOUND FILE: Buescher TrueTone vs. Martin Committee 2 vs. Buescher Aristo series 3

1938 Buescher "The Aristocrat", Aristocrat Alto:  Serial number 281k. lacquer looks at 90% intact as a very nice relac. it would fool many people out there. judging by the good lacquer quality, I will venture a 1940s relac. It's got the original Norton springs that look great.  This is the one that is referred when we speak of "the sweetness of the earlier models". This is that earlier model--early Johnny Hodges tone all the way!  (pics are before rebuild and burnishing) It arrived old and stinky (to be acid bathed and cleaned thoroughly!) which is all too normal for our 70yr old saxes, a few dings and some in the neck, 2 dents, and 2 or 3 resolders to do on key guards. The neck screw is lost so I will address that too. Comes with the desired 01 neck (better tone/intonation). They are versatile, warm sounding, comfortable playing altos, with better intonation than most, even including Selmers. All the original snap in system is intact, so I plan to do a complete "Original Buescher" style rebuild, with metal backed-press in pads and then snap in the original metal domes with natural cork throughout. it comes in original wood case is fair shape, case is solid but it's missing one latch...and it will all go for:   

SOLD/On Trial--Relyea

Item#: WWS5.06.00.7201.2-8-12

Sound File (actual sax!): Selmer Mark VI, The Martin Alto, Buescher "The Aristocrat" series 1

Sound File (actual sax!): 1938 Buescher Aristocrat 1, 1967 Buescher 400, 1960 Keilwerth "The New King", 1938 Voss (JK)

1945 Buescher "Top Hat & Cane" Alto: ser # 306,44x, These are fantastic altos--well respected, great intonation, better than average ergos. This example is in fantastic condition, Original Lacquer 98.5%, and no resolders to mention. I only see three minor dents on the bow and the neck. That will all be taken care of in the rebuild. there is a chunk of wear on the bell lip interior--oddly. They maintain the Buescher warmed but have a bigger sound from their exponential bore and the big bell. Comes in original, red, Buescher case in great shape too, just some edges fraying in the stitching.  The original snap in system is intact, so I plan to do a complete "Original Buescher" style rebuild, with metal backed-press in pads and then snap in the original metal domes with natural cork throughout. This fantastic beauty will go for:   

SOLD/On Trial--Lindberg Item#:WWS13.00.00.2221.3-0

SOUND FILE:  Buffet S1, Buffet (SDA) Super Dynaction, Buescher Top Hat & Cane

1945 Buescher "Top Hat & Cane" Alto: ser # 306,49x, These are fantastic altos--well respected, better than average ergos. This example is in very nice condition, Original Lacquer, and no resolders to mention. I only see two minor dents on the back body and alto the octave linkage to the neck was broken (will need fixed/soldered), which is an all-too-common Buescher fix. That will all be taken care of in the rebuild. They maintain the Buescher warmed but have a bigger sound from their exponential bore and the big bell. Comes in original, red, Buescher case in good shape for being vintage.  The original snap in system is intact, so I plan to do a complete "Original Buescher" style rebuild, with metal backed-press in pads and then snap in the original metal domes with natural cork throughout...and it will all go for:   

now 2499.00!!! rebuild just finished 

Item#:WWS13.31.65.7241.2-3-13

SOUND FILE:  Buffet S1, Buffet (SDA) Super Dynaction, Buescher Top Hat & Cane

Item#:WWSconsignmentLawrence

SOUND FILE:  Buffet S1, Buffet (SDA) Super Dynaction, Buescher Top Hat & Cane

Item#:WWSconsignmentLawrence

SOUND FILE:  Buffet S1, Buffet (SDA) Super Dynaction, Buescher Top Hat & Cane

1940! Buescher "Big B", Aristocrat Alto:  super early Big B form 1940 -- Serial number 295,5xx, model 140.  This is a good looking Original lacquer Buescher with 85% intact, it shows signs of use but not wild abuse. It needs some deep cleaning to remove green-growths. eww.  This is one with that sweetness of the earlier models.   They are versatile, warm sounding, comfortable playing altos, with better intonation than most, even including Selmers. I will burnish out any dents.  The original snap-in system is FULLY intact, so I plan to do a complete "Original Buescher" style rebuild, with metal backed-press in pads and then snap in the original metal domes. (pics are before rebuild and burnishing, and chemical bath). It comes with a case (currently in original, tri-pack case, in bad shape but safe for shipping. I will try to find a nice replacement). Talk we me about cases; With original case it will all go for:

now 1799.00!   

Item#: WWS4.00.5161.3-0-0

SOUND FILE : Conn 6M, Buescher Big B, Martin Committee 1

1948 Buescher "Big B", Aristocrat Alto:  Serial number 324k, model 140.  The original Lacquer is gorgeous overall! and the Norton springs look great.  This one has the exponential bore, but retain the sweetness of the earlier models.  (pics are before rebuild and burnishing)    They are versatile, warm sounding, comfortable playing altos, with better intonation than most, even including Selmers.   All the original snap in system is intact, so I plan to do a complete "Original Buescher" style rebuild, with metal backed-press in pads and then snap in the original metal domes. it comes in original brown case is working order...and it will all go for:   

2199.00 SOLD

Item#: WSS12.50.10.1111.0-12-10

SOUND FILE : Conn 6M, Buescher Big B, Martin Committee 1

SOUND FILE: Conn26M(not rebuilt) vs. vintage Yamaha62 vs. Buescher BigB

1949 Buescher "Big B", Aristocrat Alto:  Serial number 328,1xx, model 140.  This is a good looking Original lacquer Buescher with 96% intact, it shows signs of use but not wild abuse.  This one has the exponential bore, but retain the sweetness of the earlier models.  (pics are before rebuild and burnishing)    They are versatile, warm sounding, comfortable playing altos, with better intonation than most, even including Selmers. I will burnish out any dents.  The original snap-in system is FULLY intact, so I plan to do a complete "Original Buescher" style rebuild, with metal backed-press in pads and then snap in the original metal domes. It comes with a case (currently in original in Poor shape. I will try to find a nice replacement)...and it will all go for:

now 1899.00!   

Item#: WWS6.34.00.8151.2-0-0

SOUND FILE : Conn 6M, Buescher Big B, Martin Committee 1

1949 Buescher "Big B", Aristocrat Alto:  Serial number 328k, model 140.  This is a good looking Original lacquer Buescher that show signs of use but not wild abuse.  This one has the exponential bore, but retain the sweetness of the earlier models.  (pics are before rebuild and burnishing)    They are versatile, warm sounding, comfortable playing altos, with better intonation than most, even including Selmers.   we will burnish out any dents, just a few in the bow.  All but one (high F) of the original snap-in system is intact, so I plan to do a complete "Original Buescher" style rebuild, with metal backed-press in pads and then snap in the original metal domes. It comes with a 1970s, non-original case is good working order...and it will all go for:

NOW 1599.00!

Item#: WWS6.34.98.2261.1-0-0 

SOUND FILE: 5digit Selmer mk vi, vs a Big B vs. a The Martin Alto

1952 Buescher Aristocrat "flower" Alto:  Original lacquer is great, maybe 85%.   Serial number 345k, i really like this model.  This is the transitional link, between the aristocrat and the buescher 400. These are the Series III of the Aristocrats and they play bigger than a Big B (series II) due to the change from the parabolic, to the exponential bore but retain the sweetness of the earlier model.  All the original snap in system is intact, so it received a complete "Buescher style rebuild" and it will go for: 

1549.00 Just Finished Item#:WSS

SOUND FILE: Buescher TrueTone vs. Martin Committee 2 vs. Buescher Aristo series 3 <click here.

 Some After pictures:    

1951 Buescher Aristocrat "flower" Alto: Serial number 334k,  I really like this model. This is the transitional link, between the aristocrat and the buescher 400.They play bigger than a Big B, due to the change from the parabolic, to the exponential bore, but retain the sweetness of the earlier model.  This one's original finish isn't too pretty, and is only about 65%.  The neck had some pull down, which i repaired before the photos and i will remove a couple small dents in the bow area.   All the original snap in system is intact, so It received a complete "Buescher style rebuild"  and it will go for

1469.00 SALE 1399!!!  Just Finished, Ready to Blow!

Item#:WSS

SOUND FILE: Buescher TrueTone vs. Martin Committee 2 vs. Buescher Aristo series 3 <click here.

Buescher "Elkhart" Alto:  Rare early Buescher that has traits of both the Trutone and Aristo, with the small bell for a more focused, sweeter sound.  Think Johnny  Hodges tone.  Nice engraving of an Elk on the bell.  Pro features at a intermediate/step-up horn price.  We just finished a French Standard rebuild on her and that is included in the price of:

799.00 Item#:WSS 

1967 Buescher "400" (flower) alto: ser # 457xxx, These are highly undervalued models--well respected by those who know, great intonation, better than average ergos. Some labels will call this the 1st Generation Selmer from the buyout. It retains the underslung neck and the bell keys moved back to the left. This example is in very nice condition, Original Lacquer at 98%, and some normal wear on the nickel plated keys. no resolders to mention. There are only a few little dings throughout, they will all be taken care of in the rebuild. They maintain the Buescher warmed but have a bigger sound from their exponential bore and the big bell. Comes in non original case, plastic casing--good, functioning condition.  The original snap in system is intact, so I plan to do a complete "Original Buescher" style rebuild, with metal backed-press in pads and then snap in the original metal domes with natural cork throughout...and it will all go for:   

now 1099.00 Ready to Blow! Item#:WWS3.50.10211.2-2-13

Sound File (actual sax): Julius Keilwerth New King, Buffet SDA, The Martin Alto, Buescher 400

Sound File (actual sax!): 1938 Buescher Aristocrat 1, 1967 Buescher 400, 1960 Keilwerth "The New King", 1938 Voss (JK)

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BUFFET:

1961 Buffet S.D.A. Alto(four-digit): These compare very favorably to the famed Selmer Mark VI, usually ranked #2.  Known for its rich tone and smooth action it is a well designed heavy horn, it keeps its adjustment well and is very reliable.  The serial number is 8,0xx, which means it was made in 1961.   Original Lacquer is about 50% although there are some scratches (see pics) it will be a great value for the money, the G# "pearl" is missing and a few of the bell guard pearls too, we'll see if we can make these blemishes better with some other inserts.  The early serial #s are darker in tone and the same holds true for the early Selmers (adding their big $ boost).  Included is an original Buffet tan hard case in good solid shape. It will get a "French Standard" rebuild, and leave in the original screw-in, large, flat, metal resos. 

NOW 1799.00  Item#:WWS7.00.11.6141.1-0-0 

Sound File: Selmer Super Balanced Action, Mark VI, Buffet Super Dynaction

Sound File (actual sax): Julius Keilwerth New King, Buffet SDA, The Martin Alto, Buescher 400

1972 Buffet S.D.A. Alto: (On Consignment-Plays very well. Could use minor adjustments to be perfect) It does play all the way down to low Bb. These compare very favorably to the famed Selmer Mark VI, usually ranked #2.  Known for its rich tone and smooth action it is a well-designed heavy horn; it holds its adjustment well and is very reliable.  The serial number is 17,3xx, which means it was made in 1972. Original Lacquer is about 95% although there are some scratches (see pics, past dent repairs above neckstrap ring and bell lip. both look great now.) these are always a great value for the money. Included is a great SKB molded, hard case OR... original Buffet hard case in good solid shape--but we would need to plan with the owner to have it delivered. It was rebuilt elsewhere with minimal use with a  "French Standard" rebuild that has selmer-style, plastic resos. 

1950.00 ready to blow Item#:WWS-Consignment 

SOUND FILE (actual sax!):  Buffet S1, Buffet (SDA) Super Dynaction, Buescher Top Hat & Cane

SOUND FILE: Buffet SDA vs King Marigaux SML vs The Martin Alto

SOUND FILE: Buffet SDA 1972 vs King Marigaux SML 1970

1981 Buffet S-1 Alto Sax (w/ high F#):  These are considered the pinnacle of Buffet's designs.  They are known mostly for they're genius (or wacky) rockers on the C#/Bb and Eb/C...."only sax in history to be able to comfortably go from low C# to Low Bb"(in Sarge's words). They have a French richness in tone tone and smooth action. Ergos have a High rating for comfort. Tone is brighter than the Super Dynaction era prior. I would say these are like a focused Buffet sound crossed with a King Super 20 cutting abilities; and it is a well designed heavy horn. it keeps its adjustment well and is overall reliable.  EXCELLENT Original Lacquer is about +95% although there are some scratches and wear on the keyguards(see pics). Typical S-1 style neck with the cut-out for the F#, adjustable thumbrest, several screw adjusters throughout (like selmers).  Included is the original hard case which is in good shape. It was recently rebuilt by a notable U.S. sax shop with slightly domed metal resos w/ rivet (a "modern Selmer Rebuild"). It looks to have been rebuilt a few yrs ago. Pads look good and have lots of life left. I will tune it up as needed to play great!

SOLD 

Item#: WWS14.75.00.11171.2-1-02

SOUND FILE (actual sax!):  Buffet S1, Buffet (SDA) Super Dynaction, Buescher Top Hat & Cane

1982 Buffet S-1 Alto Sax (w/ high F#):  These are considered the pinnacle of Buffet's designs.  They are known mostly for they're genius (or wacky) rockers on the C#/Bb and Eb/C...."only sax in history to be able to comfortably go from low C# to Low Bb"(in Sarge's words). They have a French richness in tone tone and smooth action. Ergos have a High rating for comfort. Tone is brighter than the Super Dynaction era prior. I would say these are like a focused Buffet sound crossed with a King Super 20 cutting abilities; and it is a well designed heavy horn. it keeps its adjustment well and is overall reliable.  The serial number is 33,xx, which means it was made in 1982.   EXCELLENT Original Lacquer is about 97% although there are some scratches and wear on the keyguards(see pics). Typical S-1 style neck with the cut-out for the F#, adjustable thumbrest, several screw adjusters throughout (like selmers).  NO visible damage or dings!  Included is the original hard case which is in good shape. It was recently rebuilt by a notable U.S. sax shop with slightly domed metal resos w/ rivet (a "modern Selmer Rebuild"). It looks to have been rebuilt 1-2 yrs ago. Pads look good and have lots of life left.

SOLD

Item#: WWST20.00.12.2121.2-1-98

SOUND FILE:  Buffet S1, Buffet (SDA) Super Dynaction, Buescher Top Hat & Cane

CONN:

Conn Gold Wonder -- Artist, Full Naked Lady (in water) Alto: Ser.# 117,xxx dates to 1923. There appears to be silver inlay on the field and the lady's towel.   There is some normal wear on the side/palm keys and other common areas.  I am considering how much to re-Gold but it looks ok as it--just played mostly worn into the silver; these Artist models always deserve replating work though. These are great lookers and I'm always compelled to make it as good as I can. Ergos are not that great, but i know a lot of players that play them in spite of the 20's design and would never switch to a Selmer.  Tone-wise...these are warmer than the later Chu era Conns and bring a full warmth to the sound.  Comes in a newer (still old) TRI-PACK case that still has the clarinet 'zone', and flute case elastic straps where a whole flute case might fit in there! I'd have to check again. It's all in sturdy condition. (For shipping it's a Tenor size)  I will repad it, with a Conn-style, French standard repad (aka, a vintage rebuild, a 899.00 rebuild).  

1969.00 

Item#:WWS4.17.21.441-1-0-0

SOUND FILE: "Conn Early Lineage": Wonder vs Wonder II (Chu) vs 6M Naked Lady

Silver Conn "CHU" Alto: Ser.# m148,xxx dates to 1925.  Excellent "Chu" with nailfile G#, rolled tone holes, tuning neck, Goldwash bell, everything we love.  Original Silver plate and Satin Silver highlights model, in very nice overall condition.  Now, if you've never played a Chu, they are stunningly powerful altos...big fat sound top to bottom.  Ergos are not that great, but i know a lot of players that play them in spite of the 20's design and would never switch to a Selmer.   I will repad it, with a Conn-style, french standard repad (aka, a vintage rebuild, a 899.00 rebuild).  

1469.00 

Item#:WSS

SOUND FILE:  "Conn Set": Conn Chu vs. Conn 6M(RTH) vs. Conn26M Connqueror

Conn Tranny "CHU" Art Deco Alto:  Ser # 244,xxx, a 1931 model.  Another Great "Chu" with  Art Deco engraving,  nailfile G#, rolled tone holes, tuning neck, everything we love.  It has been very nicely relacquered and looks nice and vintage (see pics).  I repaded it, with a Conn-style, standard repad (aka, a vintage rebuild). Sarge decided to send it off to Sherry Huntley and have it re-engraved to make this Deco-style bell really pop out (also secretly adding Silver on the engraving for blend/pop).  Classic vintage Conn hard case included.  

1449.00  Ready to Blow!
Item#:WSS

SOUND FILE (Actual Sax!): "Conn Early Lineage": Wonder vs Wonder II (Chu) vs 6M Naked Lady

Sound File: Conn Chu, JK New King, Dolnet II 

1932 Gold Conn 6M "Naked Lady":  Naked Lady Transitional era: Serial #251,xxx. These have a cult following as the first of the Naked Lady run. Body is in great overall shape. other than the evidence of mess pad glue, there is no past repairs or damage to mention. What a beauty! It has the very rare original, satin/shiny gold finish at 60%...and lots of silver under-plating is visible. The neck is mostly silver only now. It has Rolled Tone Holes and the fine tuning neck adjuster.  It arrived in the original wood case that is in good condition and functional shape--double-pack case for [metal?] clarinet.  It will get a Vintage Conn Rebuild with flat metal resos on Prestini pads and natural cork throughout. 

$2799.00

Item #: WWS7.50.00.531.2-0

SOUND FILE : Conn 6M, Buescher Big B, Martin Committee 1

1937 Conn 6M Naked Lady "VIII": Serial #279,xxx  in good overall shape, original lacquer at about 92%. It has Rolled Tone Holes and the fine tuning neck adjuster. Stamped "VIII"s have been credited for playing better; there's just something about them and the vintage world knows it. The body is in great shape with minor dings in the bow, and one and 3 halves that would get to be called dents. Those will be addressed further along the rebuild process. It arrived in the original wood case that is in decent but functional shape. It could be used but the latches are vintage and moody. ;) It will get a Vintage Conn Rebuild with flat metal resos on Prestini pads and natural cork throughout. This horn is one of THE examples for all those who love and respect Conn. All included for:

2399.00

You CANNOT find another 1930s 6M "VIII" with a pro rebuild for this price!

***There are 2-3 on ebay right now for 1900-2400 AND they all need a rebuild!

Item #:WWS6.50.00.251.3-0

SOUND FILE: Conn 6M "viii" vs. Couf Superba 1 vs. Mark VI

SOUND FILE: Five Digit selmer mk vi, vs. a King Super 20, vs a Conn 6m(RTH) 

1948 Conn 6M Naked Lady Alto:  Naked Lady,  Serial #327,5xx  in good overall shape with Original lacquer at about 60%.  It does not have Rolled Tone Holes, but does have the fine tuning neck adjuster, also one roller in the pinky cluster is not original. We'll see if there's a better match here at the shop.  This one will also have a nice big sound and has the characteristic Conn edge.   I finished a Vintage rebuild with natural cork throughout, add some quieting Premium extras & Saxgourmet Black Kangaroo Skin Pads and put large flat metal reso's. Comes in worn original, Conn, working case.   

1499.00...SALE 1299!!!  Just Finished 

Item #:OS4.25.10.4221.0-7-10

SOUND FILE (Actual Sax!): Conn 6M, Buescher Big B, Martin Committee 1

SOUND FILE:  "Conn Set": Conn Chu vs. Conn 6M(RTH) vs. Conn26M Connqueror

SOUND FILE (Actual Sax!): "Conn Early Lineage": Wonder vs Wonder II (Chu) vs 6M Naked Lady

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COUF:

Couf Superba I Alto, By J. Keilwerth:  S# 91xxx, made sometime between 1965 and 1968, nice early Superba 1, these are noted for a very big, warm sound, that is full of harmonics and body.  The serial number on the neck matches the body. i really like the older ones, they are tone machines.   Made about 1968, the early models are rare, especially in nice condition... and finish is very good, perhaps 70%, with the usual wear and scratching.  Body is very straight, no dings or dents.   Below the thumb rest is stamped "MADE IN WEST GERMANY EXCLUSIVELY FOR W.T. ARMSTRONG COMPANY BY JULIUS KEILWERTH MUSICAL INSTRUMENT FACTORY"     It has been completely repadded (elsewhere) with premium pads and smooth, domed stainless steel resonators (like the originals).   It comes with the original case with average wear(some reglued stitching), but is completely functional. 

SOLD

Item #:WSS9.90.10.821.0-1-98

SOUND FILE: Conn 6M "viii" vs. Couf Superba 1 vs. Mark VI

DOLNET:

1399.00 Just Finished

Sound File (actual sax): Conn Chu, JK New King, Dolnet II 

KEILWERTH:

a classic from Sarge's Collection:

1938 VOSS (Keilwerth) Alto:  (On Consignment-Plays great)  ser#13xxx, by my own chart, i figure this one to be a 1938-9 model with Rolled Tone Holes. It is in rather great shape and the engraving looks excellent. There is one missing pearl on the Bb keyguard (cosmetic only). The original lacquer at 85% and the keys appear to be solid nickel and have mostly faded to that dull silver look. The neck screw is a replacement however it works great. This JK Stencil will contain the Keilwerth body and warmth AND save your pocket book on the price. Come quick!  This was rebuilt elsewhere and the pads seal well and have lots of life left. I will go through the sax and tune it up to play great for the next loving home. Comes is a Super Cool vintage, two-tone case! I think it's pretty sweet. 

1099.00 ready to blow!

Item #:WWS2.91.4121.3-0

Sound File (actual sax!): 1938 Buescher Aristocrat 1, 1967 Buescher 400, 1960 Keilwerth "The New King", 1938 Voss (JK)

1960 "The New King" Julius Keilwerth:   This is an older (and the coolest) S# 38k, with the "winged" keyguard.  The original Lucite plastic one was broken, but i had a Keilwerth metal replacement guard, which I 24carat gold plated to match the sax, it looks great.    This model has a darker tone, with good projection, it can shine on ballads or be bop, with the right mouthpiece.  Original lacquer, but not much left, maybe 50% counting the lacquer under the keys... maybe the loss of lacquer is why this one has such a beautiful tone. 

1569.00

Item #:WSS

Sound File (actual sax!): 1938 Buescher Aristocrat 1, 1967 Buescher 400, 1960 Keilwerth "The New King", 1938 Voss (JK)

1960 H&A Selmer Bundy Special: (On Consignment-Plays ok/well) Rebuilt years ago. It currently has black goat pads with domed metal resos (a vintage keilwerth rebuild) and natural cork throughout. These play really nice and, much like all Couf and Keilwerths, they have a cult following too. ...gotta love the JK style pants guard in plastic and big bell flare too. :) They are well respected horns that offer a great gain for the money and big harmonics from the German lineage. (mouthpieces in the pictures are not included. sorry, they sold separately.) Comes in original, vintage Bundy hard case with red interior.

NOW 1025.00 $914.00

Item #:OS-Consignment5.60.5251.2-1-04

KING:

1924 King H.N. White Alto:  Real strong saxes, nice feeling keywork.  80% Original nickel silver plate.  Opposed bell keys, Front hi F key, G# trill Eb trill,  S# 60,7xx low pitch.  Really bad old pads actually played nicely in tune from low C to high F (couldn't get any lower on these pads).  

999.00  Sale 100.00 off now 899.00

Item #:WSS

1935-7 King Zephyr Alto:  Late 1930's King Zephyr alto was King's pro line at that time.  Lacquer is original but spotty (not that pretty) with brown and clay colors, at about 60% coverage.  These are very strong horns with a medium bright sound, but flexible with different mouthpieces.  Serial is # 173,xxx, really nice engraving.   It has had our Complete repad with Selmer Style plastic resonators,  keywork is nice and tight, no play.  We removed a couple dents from the bow and a slight push at the thumbrest and bell to body tube support, otherwise this one was in really excellent overall physical condition.   Original case  included, in fair shape.  

SOLD

Item #:WSS

Sound file: Five Digit selmer mk vi, vs. a '36 zephyr, vs a SML Rev D <click here.

1950s King Zephyr Alto:  (On Consignment) Rebuilt elsewhere, all newer pads, plays excellent.  Early 1950's King Zephyr alto was kings standard at that time, so similar in design and body that it is affectionately known as the poor mans Super 20.  Lacquer is original but spotty and has many fine scratches, with a nice brown patina on the bell engravings area and neck, at about 60-70% coverage.  These are very strong horns with a medium (not too dark / not too bright) sound, but flexible with different mouthpieces. Comes in vintage tweed case = vintage cool!  :)  

SOLD

Item #:SP

Sound File: Selmer VI, '53 King Zephyr, B&S "blue label"

1950s King Zephyr Alto:  Early 1950's King Zephyr alto was kings standard at that time, so similar in design and body that it is affectionately known as the poor mans Super 20.  Lacquer is original but spotty and has many fine scratches, with a nice brown patina on the bell engravings area and neck, at about 60-70% coverage.  These are very strong horns with a medium (not too dark / not too bright) sound, but flexible with different mouthpieces. Comes in vintage case. Currently missing a key guard and the neck screw...I think I will hunt down exact replacements from a donor sax. :)

1499.00

Item #:WWS5.09.95.6111.1-0

Sound File: Selmer VI, '53 King Zephyr, B&S "blue label"

King Super 20 Alto Saxophone:  Serial #411,xxx  indicates a 1965 manufacture, in Cleveland, Ohio (not Eastlake).  Brass bell, Sterling Silver neck, with nickel keys / rods and brass key cups. These magnificent horns are well known for the huge sound and power that they bring to an ensemble, and the horns from this vintage are regarded by most as the finest saxes ever made. This particular instrument is in very good condition. Lacquer is original, and about 85% present, looks very nice, vintage. There are a few dents here and there I will do my best to remove, but the pads and action feel very tight and this horn plays well.  It will get our Complete Standard Vintage repad with flat resos + rivet,  keywork is nice and tight, no play.  Currently has Original case  included, in fair stinky shape, i might need to find another one :( --i love those vintage two tone ones. REBUILD COMPLETE

$3799.00 ON HOLD--Nenon

Item #:WSS20.10.10.40.9-1-10

Sound File: Five Digit selmer mk vi, vs. a King Super 20, vs a Conn 6m(RTH) <click here.

Sound File: "Expensive Alto Set": Selmer Mark VI vs. King Super 20 vs. Conn 26M

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MARTIN:

Martin Committee 1 alto:  S# 122xxx on both the body and neck that dates it to appx 1938.  Famous for Solid Nickel keywork, soldered on toneholes, heavy walled body, big warm tone.  This is a very well done relacquer, with the engravings still looking good, as seen in the pics.  It has the Eagle with star and Skyline with searchlights engraving and adjustable thumb rest. There are no major dents just a few small ones that i will remove, when i do a complete "Vintage style" rebuild on her (included in the price):

1199.00 

Item #:WSS

SOUND FILE : Conn 6M, Buescher Big B, Martin Committee 1

1940 Martin Centennial Alto: These are the super cool Martin model--the rarest model they ever made. It was produced for only one year...the "Centennial" celebration to what we can assume was the first saxophone? (1843) ...Hmmm, a bit early.  Anyway, these hold some interesting traits for keywork as they were designed as the transition between the Comm II and the Comm III. (Don't ask me how this one dates older than the Comm II.  ???) It has one-of-a-kind Key guards, Great/fat/lush tone, nice ergos, C# vent, Serial number 137,xxx. Original lacquer 90% with signs of mild use. It looks great overall and the soft-lacquered keys don't have crazy burns; we will burnish any we find and make it look great, there is some nickel corrosion that we'll be able to minimize too. These are Unique playing saxophones that feature solid nickel keywork and lacquer over the nickel (you can see comm2's with burns from a bad era of techs); Intonation is sometimes also unique up high (Tonehole inserts possibly required), sound is more focused than the later Comm III and it still retains that martin warmth--truly a cross between Comm II and III for sound.  it will get a complete rebuild with our "Vintage Standard" set up, Prestini NS tan lambskin pads and flat metal reso's.  Original case is the Nicest Martin case I've ever seen with tri-pack features (no clarinet insert), still the orange case with a outside wrap (like Selmer) that has taken the yrs of wear.  

2099.00

Item #:WWS5.50.00.6131.1-0-0

1940 Martin Handcraft Committee II Alto: Yay, we just got another one. these are hard to offer because they sell fast.  Great/fat/lush tone, nice ergos, C# vent, Serial number 140,xxx. Original lacquer 80% with signs of use. Beautiful vertical Martin engraving on entire bell and standing lion engraving too, ornate key guards...etc. upon the first look-over, i don't see any resolders. cool! There is a very minimum amount of dings or evidence of previous ding removal but mostly several small chair dings in the bow, we will burnish any we find and make it look great. it has a slapstick rebuild ....ugh, so we have to tear out everything and start fresh--also will help remove the 'old' smell that soaked into them.  These are Fantastic playing saxophones that feature solid nickel keywork and lacquer over the nickel(most comm2's show burn signs from a bad era of techs);  i will do a complete rebuild with our "Vintage Standard" set up, Prestini NS tan lambskin pads and flat metal reso's.  Original case is pretty nice shape, just stinky on arrival which we will treat it with our special cleaners.  

1599.00

Item #:WWS6.75.11.1221.1-0-0

Sound File: Buescher TrueTone vs. Martin Committee 2 vs. Buescher Aristo series 3 <click here.

1947 "The Martin Alto" (Committee III): Original lacquer at 80% showing signs of use but this arrived in some Factory Original setting (pads, felts...etc). It looks pretty good for 60+ yrs and proof of playing time but with that true Vintage Character. Great/fat/lush tone, decent ergos. Nice early ser # 163K matches on both the neck and body. Early ones are know for fatter, more resonant tones.  The sax is overall in good shape with 80% lacquer; minor dents on bow, bell lip was bent (will fix that), all the rest is normal wear from use. Some small dings I will burnish out.   It comes in an original, wood, orange Martin Case in working order with some missing exterior stitching but seems to work fine.  it will receive a complete rebuild with our "Vintage Standard" set up, Prestini NS tan lambskin pads and flat metal reso's all included for:   

1629.00 won't last long! scheduled for rebuild, Available! 

Item #:WWS3.00.00.9271.2-0

SOUND FILE: Here Sarge plays/compares a "The Martin Alto" to a King Super 20

SOUND FILE: Selmer Mark VI, The Martin Alto, Buescher "The Aristocrat" series 1

1947 "The Martin Alto" (Committee III): Original lacquer showing signs of use but this arrived in Factory Original setting (pads, corks...etc). It looks pretty good for 60+ yrs and proof of playing time but with that true Vintage Character. Great/fat/lush tone, decent ergos. Nice early ser # 164K matches on both the neck and body. Early ones are know for fatter, more resonant tones.  The sax is overall in good shape with 80% lacquer; larger patch missing on the bell likely from hands, all the rest is normal wear from use. Some small dings will burnish out.   It comes in an original, wood, orange Martin Case in working order, one latch a little loose but seems to work fine.  it will receive a complete rebuild with our "Vintage Standard" set up, Prestini NS tan lambskin pads and flat metal reso's all included for:   

1699.00

Item #:WWS5.61.00.651.2-0

SOUND FILE: Buffet SDA vs King Marigaux SML vs The Martin Alto

Sound File: Julius Keilwerth New King, Buffet SDA, The Martin Alto, Buescher 400

SOUND FILE: 5digit Selmer mk vi, vs a Big B vs. a The Martin Alto

1956 "The Martin Alto" (Committee III):

SOLD  Item #:WWSconsigned.1021.2-0-0

Sound File (actual sax): Julius Keilwerth New King, Buffet SDA, The Martin Alto, Buescher 400

SELMER:

1970 Selmer Mark VI alto: serial # 208,xxx. Lacquer is about 65% with spotty wear throughout.  Sarge was in limbo if this was a relac, I think it isn't. Either way, we priced it low. Your gain!  This is the legendary Mark VI of the sax world--Excellent ergos, good intonation, good middle-of-the-road everything--with respect!  The world loves them.  It was just given our French Standard Rebuild with seamless Pisoni metal domed resos (total price for this all new rebuild 749.00). Comes in decent Selmer Tri-pack case with clarinet insert and flute clip all in working, but fair, condition with frayed edges and zipper wrap (smells OK!). 

Just  4299.00 Ready to Go! There's always one on Ebay for that AND it likely needs a complete rebuild.

more photos:  

Item #:WSS20.00.10.711.0-8-10

SOUND FILE: Selmer Mark VI, The Martin Alto, Buescher "The Aristocrat" series 1

Sound File: "Expensive Alto Set": Selmer Mark VI vs. King Super 20 vs. Conn 26M

Sound File: Five Digit selmer mk vi, vs. a '36 zephyr, vs a SML Rev D <click here.

Sound File :  Selmer Super Balanced Action, Mark VI, Buffet Super Dynaction

S.M.L.(Strasser Marigaux Lemaire):

1970 King Marigaux SML alto saxophone:   It is in good condition over all. The lacquer is worn in places with about 95% remaining, it looks so good we can't be sure if it's original or redone; but it's priced as a very nice relacquer.   The serial number is 26,xxx so appx. 1970 model.   All the Marigaux's have the Selmer style straight tone holes, this one also has some adjusting screws and some of the 23 features, it also has a High F# key.  It's in it's original case, which is in good shape--but the left latch is lazy, needs help popping open.  There are no dents. She received a complete vintage style rebuild, and that's included in the price of: 

1999.00 available

Item #:WSS07.00.10.1310.5-12-09

SOUND FILE: Buffet SDA vs King Marigaux SML vs The Martin Alto

SOUND FILE: Buffet SDA 1972 vs King Marigaux SML 1970

YAMAHA:

2007 Yamaha Custom 82Z professional alto: (Consignment Sale as is- Plays: great) It is in BEAUTIFUL condition, and a professional line yamaha. The lacquer is about 99% remaining.  Excellent intonation, a focused tone and the projection of a modern horn. They are very well respected for quality craftsmanship with similar screw adjusters as Selmer and beyond. G1 Neck is a nice draw, don't forget about high F# too. The serial number is C7316x and was bought new in 2008 for a high school junior--only 2yrs of minor use, none outdoor!  There are no dents, only minor scratches from the use of a skilled high school player. she just needs a new, loving home. Pads are original with plastic resos and in excellent condition for longer use.

Comes with:

-Original case is great shape

-random cleaning accessories and neck strap

-original yamaha custom mouthpiece, looks highly modeled after selmers S80 mouthpieces. and at 0.065" = C* tip size.

3299.00 Item #:WWS-Consign0.00.00.1301.3-0-07

YANAGISAWA:

1985 Yanagisawa 880 professional alto: (Consignment Sale as is- Plays: well) It is in GREAT condition, and a professional line Yani. The lacquer is about 99% remaining.  Yani's are made in Japan, have excellent intonation, a focused tone and the projection of a modern horn. They are very well respected for quality craftsmanship with similar screw adjusters as Selmer and beyond. Neck is the standard underslung (like King Super 20), with high F# too. The serial number is 00130xxx so a 1985 model.  There are no dents, only minor scratches from the use of a skilled high school player. she just needs a new, loving home. Pads are original with plastic resos, some with likely 1-3 yrs with regular expected maintenance. Like normal, the upper palm keys show the most spit wear but the whole of the horn is very even in terms of wear-and-tear.

Comes with:

-Original wood case is great shape, but side handle broken :(

-random cleaning accessories and neck strap

1899.00 

Item #:WWS-Consign0.00.00.7131.2-0-87McDonough

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