1962  SML, Gold Medal MK 1 Tenor:  These are superb tenors, made in France and rare as well.  This one is about 70-80% older careful relac, the engraving has been re-engraved by Sherry Huntley and looks fantastic.  It's a two-tone finish and in good overall shape.  Sml saxophones have a big Conn 10m like sound, but the advantage of french mechanical design, so they are more ergonomic.  They also have some of the best intonation ever produced on a sax.  Serial Number is 18,2xx and the bell does say Gold Medal on it.  here's what saxpics.com has to say:  Around s/n 15xxx, SML introduced the Gold Medal models (note that there were some crossover Rev. D altos and tenors available until 156xx or so). They are the pinnacle of SML design: rolled tone holes, elaborate engraving, etc. As a matter of fact, the name comes from the fact that these horns won a couple of gold medals at the International Music Festival at The Hague (Holland) back in the 50's for their excellent design and performance.  What this essentially means is that the SML's with the most features - sans the standard altissimo F#, which seems only to have been on late King Marigaux stencils - are found in the serial # range of 15,6xx to 18,xxx. These horns should be the most sought after. I also think that the "Two Tone" finish of lacquer body and nickle-silver keys is fairly strikng and SML did consider this to be a "premium finish" choice. (There are still a fair number of people that think that this set-up is indicative of a student horn -- it isn't in the case of the SML!)  I have done a "French Standard" rebuild, but substituted large flat metal reso's, for the selmer style plastic ones.  Comes with original case, in just fair shape.  I had to pay a fortune to get it, but this is what most players consider "the best" SML, so it will be worth the price  2999.00 Just Finished  

1945 Buescher "Big B" Tenor:  Another superb tenor, in the 317,xxx range, Original Lacquer with red/brown patina.    (pics are before rebuild and any burnishing)    They are versatile, warm sounding, comfortable playing tenors, with better intonation than most, even including Selmer.  I  need to burnish out several very small dents in the bow, but it's a good looking sax and with a complete rebuild, is will play as nice as it looks.     It has it's original pads and snap in domes everywhere else, so i will do a faithful Buescher snap in rebuild, with metal backed pads to make it feel original  1999.00

1944 Buescher "Big B" Tenor:  A superb tenor, in the 307,xxx range.  no major damage, just a couple small dents (including a 1/4" one in the neck, which is decently smoothed out now) and a keyguard foot to resolder.  Due to their popularity, these have become very hard to come by.  They are versatile sounding, comfortable playing tenors, with better intonation than most, even including Selmer.  The pics show after i burnished out several dents in the bow, but it's pretty smooth now.  The palm key reso-snaps got lost along the way too, so i'll put some small plastic domes in those keys. It has it's original pads and snap in domes everywhere else, so  I just finished a faithful Buescher Premium rebuild, with metal backed pads and lots of teflon and ultrasuede, to make it feel and play the best it can.  1999.00.  Just Finished

1951 Buescher Aristocrat '156' Tenor:  (On Consignment from Chadd) A warm sounding Buescher in the 338,xxx range.  no major damage, just a couple small dents in the bow which be removed.  Lacquer body and keys with +70% intact--most missing from the neck.  A good looking horn overall, just dirty for now.  They are versatile sounding, comfortable playing tenors, with better intonation than most, even including Selmer.   These sound a lot like "Big B"s and just a little later era and are the transitional link between Aristocrats and the 400 series.  It has it's original pads and snap in domes everywhere, so Chadd will do a faithful Buescher snap-in rebuild in house with metal backed pads and natural cork throughout.  1899.00.

1967 Buescher 400 Tenor Sax:  This is a nice 400 model made about a year after the Selmer takeover ser. # 420,xxx.  The finish is original and to me, looks very handsome.  It has the same body, neck with underslung octave mechanism and keywork as the famous older brother the "Top Hat" model, but with nickel plated keys.  Buescher still made great 400's through the sixties, this one was made appx. 1967.  It has a warm centered tone, but can be pushed hard with a metal mouthpiece.  The Lacquer is original and about 85%, but the neck and the inside of the bell are nearly worn to bare brass.  I plan burnish out a few dents and to do a complete Buescher style rebuild and it will go for 1699.00.  These are some of the most undervalued horns on the vintage market.

  1968 Buescher 400 Tenor Sax:  This is another nice 400 model made a few years after the Selmer takeover ser. # 505,xxx, not quite as old as the one pictured above.  The finish is original, but is somewhat visually challenged.  It has the same body, neck with underslung octave mechanism and keywork as the famous older brother the "Top Hat" model, but with nickel plated keys.  Buescher still made great 400's through the sixties, this one was made appx. 1968.  It has a warm centered tone, but can be pushed hard with a metal mouthpiece.  Upon disassembling, we noticed several oddities to the original body, such as missing snaps and re-solder repairs but this is a great sounding sax that still has a fair price attached. I plan to do a complete Buescher style rebuild but with Pisoni seamless dome resos and it will go for 1599.00 Just Finished!
 

   Silver Conn New Wonder "Chu Berry" Tenor:  Ser.# m207,xxx.  Excellent "Chu" with nailfile G#, rolled tone holes, tuning neck, everything we love.  Original Silver plate model, in excellent overall condition.  Now, if you've never played a Chu, they are stunningly powerful tenors...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).   2895.00    or ask about one of our premium rebuilds, with teflon and ultrasuede, for an extra 299.00

  1947  Conn 10M:  Serial # 325,xxx, in Original but oxidized lacquer.  No rolled tone holes, but the same sound 10M's were famous for.   Conn was making them just as solid as ever in the late 40's.  I  gave it a chem bath and removed the oxidation before the pics...  it's best for the horn.  I just finished this one a standard "Vintage Conn" style rebuild (tan pads, flat metal resos) and I'm selling it for  1999.00. Just Finished, Ready to Go after some fine tuning. 

 Sound file: Selmer mk vi, a The Martin Tenor and a Conn 10 M

  Conn 10M, "Naked Lady" 1945 Original Silver Plate:  serial number 311xxx, all original and never damaged.  This one does have the rolled tone holes and everything you'd expect from a '40's Conn... including a really big sound.  The silver plate is original but worn in spots.  I decided i would add a bigger LH thumb rest, that i got off an old Conn Bari and a Selmer RH thumb hook.  I  re-silvered the worn areas and put a new gold wash inside the bell, then totally rebuild it, original Conn style, with medium sized flat metal reso's, with a rivet center.  I made it a Premium Rebuild, so the action would be silky smooth and i put in all new stainless steel springs.  It's big, lush and warm, with a hard rubber mpce, and can really wail, with a metal mouthpiece.  Comes with Pro SKB fitted hard case.  mouthpiece NOT included.  Incredible Premium horn, with absolutely no problems, freshly rebuilt, ready to blow your socks off.    $4,500.00

  Conn Stencil "Pan American" Bb Tenor:   I call these a poor mans 10M.  They have the same neck and receiver and the same body, just no rolled tone holes.  Same side bell keys and more modern keywork.  Original finish is pretty good, 80+ %, with most missing on the neck.  We will remove the dents pull the neck back up a little and rebuild this one with tan pads and flat reso's, so it will sound original.  1199.00 

  1966 J. Keilwerth TONEKING:   S# 55,xxx, nice top of the line Keilwerth, with high F# key, made the same time as the Couf Superba 1.  These are noted for a very big, warm sound, that is full of harmonics and body.  Made about 1966, in the very same location, by the same workers as the Couf Superba 1 and 2.   I have seen Superba Ones with the serial number 51,xxx, so both of these models were made at the same time.  There are a few small differences, like the bell to body brace, the strap hook and the right hand thumbhook, but the sound is identical and the mechanics are too, as close as i can tell... early Couf's even had the plastic pants guard.  I have Just Finished a "French Standard" rebuild,  using large flat metal reso's (aka, a vintage rebuild).    1999.00 Ready to Go!

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1949 J. Keilwerth "Silvertone Tenor": S# 21,xxx, nice  re-label (or stencil) of the "New King", Keilwerth.  These are noted for a very big, warm sound, that is full of harmonics and body.  Made about 1949, with the JK best in the world stamp near the serial number.  This is a "Two-tone" model, which was a step up at that time, not a "student" sax feature as it is now.  The finish is original, but only about 50% remains... and that is thin.  Otherwise the sax is in great overall condition, rods are tight, rolled toneholes are all good.  I just finished a "French Standard" rebuild, but substituted large flat metal reso's, for the selmer style plastic ones.  Price includes the rebuild and the original tan case.    1499.00  Just Finished, Ready to Go!

  Just in- 1950 King Zephyr Tenor:  Also in my favorite serial number range for zephyrs.  These sound just about identical to a super twenty, from the same year.    There are no major dents and several minor dents don't detract from how this tenor plays.  The serial number is in the low 343,xxx range and the lacquer is 90% intact.  Included is the neck, the brass neck tenon cap and a King woodshell case in fair condition.   (Do you know how some saxes are a strong example of their model? In my opinion, this is one of those fine specimens that could be one of the better sheet-guard Zephyrs around--just built more precisely.)  I just finished a "French Standard" rebuild, but substituted large flat metal reso's, for the selmer style plastic ones. 1999.00 Just Finished, Ready to Go!

   1941-2 King Silver Zephyr Tenor:   S#257,xxx, superb sounding earlier zep.  Original silver is good, over 80%.  The earlier the Zephyr, the darker and more vintage the tone, this one sounds beautiful.  It's not mint, she has had her share of dings and dents removed, but she is solid as a rock and will make a great horn for someone who can appreciate that sound!  Three ring strap hook, eyebrow keyguards, improved G#/B/Bb cluster and this one was chosen by the US Navy band, so you know it was tested and preferred over others.   I just finished a "French Standard" rebuild, but substituted large flat metal reso's, for the selmer style plastic ones (aka, a vintage rebuild). 2799.00  Rebuilt & ready to play!

  Silver Zephyr Tenor Saxophone.  S# is 328,*** which makes it circa 1952. It has the double socket neck, improved G# table, many features you would find on the 50's King Super 20.  Original silver plating is 90% intact with a few small areas that have worn to brass.  No major dings or dents in the horn, typical small dings and pings, which i will do my best to remove.  the original low c keyguard was replaced, but i think in can make it look a little better than it does. Comes with original case.  2799.00 

  The Martin Magna Tenor:  All original, maybe 50% original lacquer left and in solid condition.  It's serial # is 210,xxx,  made in 1960.  The Magna's extra features are an adjustable octave mechanism screw to control the height of the octave key, an extra big and comfy LH thumb pearl, adjustable bow and bell key felts and extra rollers on the G# table.   This one is pre-RMC, so it does not have the "Roundtable" crest on it.  With an aggressive pad and reso setup in them, these can be the worlds best Rockin' tenors.  The sound of the Magna is not much different than any other Committees, but they do have the advantage of a silver cross to ward off attack by Vampires!  Great, rare Pro horns, big ol' fat sound, unlike any other...  Recently completely rebuilt, i have completely dissembled it, cleaned it inside and out, cleaned and treated the pads and lubed and reassembled it, then checked for leaks, comes with a rectangular PROTEC case. she's good, Just Finished and ready to blow.  2850.00   

  The Martin Magna Tenor:   It's serial # is 210,79x,  made in 1960.  This one is an older relac, in nice shape overall.  I need to remove a little messy solder on the low C guard and tonehole, but the pics are "before" style, big pics, so you can see anything up close, as it is now.  The Magna's extra features are an adjustable octave mechanism screw to control the height of the octave key, an extra big and comfy LH thumb pearl, adjustable bow and bell key felts and extra rollers on the G# table.   This one is RMC, so it does have the "Roundtable" crest on it.  With the right pad and reso setup in them, these can be the worlds best Bebop' tenors.  The sound of the Magna is not much different than any other Committees, but they do have the advantage of a silver cross to ward off attack by Vampires!  Great, rare Pro horns, big ol' fat sound, unlike any other...   Just completely rebuilt, (our Vintage rebuild: dissemble it, clean it inside and out, add new natural cork and prestini pads/flat reso's, lube and reassembled it, then check for leaks, she is ready to blow).  2449.00  comes with an original brown rectangular case (decent inside), with strange spray-painted lace pattern on the top... Just Finished and READY TO BLOW

  1947 The Martin Tenor Sax. Nice early "The Martin Tenor".  Serial number 163,xxx, numbers match on the neck and body.  85%+ Original lacquer.   It has one key post that was resoldered, that you can barely notice.  The body is in overall great shape, mechanically and cosmetically, the neck looks good, no pull down, just a couple small dents that i will remove.    I just finished a "French Standard" rebuild, but substituted large flat metal reso's, for the selmer style plastic ones. 2599.00  Just finished, ready to blow.  

A Sound File: Selmer mk vi, a The Martin Tenor and a Buescher 400 Top Hat

Just In! (Pics coming soon) 1945 The Martin Tenor Sax. Super early "The Martin Tenor".  Serial number 153,59x, numbers match on the neck and body.   This one is in +95% relacquer and a prettier one.   At first glance, there is only one previous solder on the body side of the bell guard but there are some lacquer runs, (see pics).  The body is in overall great shape, mechanically and cosmetically. The neck looks good too-- no pull down, just a couple small dents that i will remove.   These early "The Martins" are much sought after for deep, full tone. So after the "French Standard" rebuild, with large seamless Dome reso's; considering that she's a relacquer, we will sell her for: 1799.00 rebuild in progress (still available for purchase)

   1963 The Martin Tenor, Official Music Man Model:  I was lucky enough to get this one with the original rivet pads still in it, in completely unaltered condition.  It' serial # is 218,xxx, one of the very first Music Man Model's made in 1963.   I gave up my 158k all original tenor for this one, so i guess that answers all the questions as to whether the newer ones play/sound as nice as the forties models.  This one does have the RMC Roundtable crest on it.  Such top notch craftsmanship and quality parts went into this '63 model, that if you look closely at the pearls, you can see clouds, the sky and rainbows in them. With an aggressive pad and reso setup in them, these can be the worlds best Rockin' tenors.   i have totally rebuilt it with one of my finest rebuilds,  black Saxgourmet kangaroo pads, with huge oversized Resotech domed reso's and a premium rebuild with teflon and ultrasuede, the works!  it plays absolutely great.  i will regret selling this one, (it is one of my all time favorites) but for now, it's available for 4700.00.  Sorry, no trades (and NO, the mouthpiece does not come with it).  you can listen to me play this Martin Tenor, from (my band) the Phantoms Blues Band's latest C.D, by clicking here