Worldwidesax - Fine Vintage Saxophones

Everett, WA 98201, U.S.A.

Worldwidesax.com is a Vintage Saxophone repair shop that also buys, completely rebuilds and resells

Vintage Professional Saxophones only and we also do Rebuilds and Restorations for customers from all over the world.

(by appointment only).  We are not a "music store".  Customers can see and hear what we have available at this website.     

E-mail "Sarge" or Chadd with questions about Worldwidesax stock at: 

  worldwidesax@Gmail.com   

Below are the links to the various pages of the site, link access changes as you visit other pages, if you get stuck, use your back button to come back to the home page and click around  again.

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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 to hold your place in the work schedule.  We 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 "the sarge" & Chadd with  questions about our vintage saxes at:   worldwidesax@gmail.com  

 Click the links above  to see what's in stock.   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 our "Three Day Trial" policy (See Info and Orders page).

NEW!

Saxophone Comparison Chart 

Some of the best vintage saxes of all time

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Here is a pic of some custom resonator work.  We can size the reso to your tonehole, or whatever you like.

We can get you virtually any resonator made, my favorite is the  Resotech solid silver reso.

Click here to check out our new page all about relacquers 

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 

Our Work Schedule 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 In Progress

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 In Progress

6-2-11 Selmer Mark VI Tenor:  Customer horn gets a French Standard rebuild with plastic dome resos and swedging. Layer

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

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

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

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

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

8-15-11 SLOT OPEN

8-22-11? Mark VI alto:  Silver Restoration Returns from Andersons. Customer horn gets a with a French Standard rebuild with plastic dome resos and full Spring Replacement with Rose Gold Plating Accents. Zax

9-1-11 SLOT OPEN

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

Armstrong

Heritage

King Tempo

Champion

Calvert Deluxe

Silvertone

Hammerschmidt (sopranos)

Jean Barre Artist (seen Alto)

Bundy (H&A Selmer)

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.  

We have divided the "For Sale" items into categories to make it quicker to load, as they are graphic intensive.  Click on the thumbnail images to see a larger picture...

Featured Alto:

1948 Conn 6m 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.   Chadd finished a Vintage rebuild with natural cork throughout, adding some quieting Premium extras & Saxgourmet Black Kangaroo Skin Pads and put large flat metal reso's. Comes in worn original but working case.   1699.00  Just Finished   $200 OFF SALE   $1499 This should not last!

Item #:OS4.25.10.4221.0-7-10

New Sound File 2-11-11: Conn 6M "viii" vs. Couf Superba 1 vs. Mark VI

NEW ALTO SOUND FILES:

We are trying out a new feature, to help customers "hear" different models of saxes, in a Versus basis. Please tell us if you find these helpful. Thanks.

(Crucial Tip: Use Large Speakers!)

New Sound File 2-11-11: Here's a new Altos file: Conn 6M "viii" vs. Couf Superba 1 vs. Mark VI

New Sound File:  Here's a new Altos file: Buescher TrueTone vs. Martin Committee 2 vs. Buescher Aristocrat series 3 <click here.

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

Sound File:  Here's a new Altos file: Buffet SDA vs King Marigaux SML vs The Martin Alto <click here.

First, Sarge playing Cool...

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

AND Second, Chadd playing Hot...

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

AND Here's where I play/compare a Martin "The Martin Alto" to a King Super 20  <click here.

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

ALTOS IN STOCK

BUESCHER:

1923 GOLD Buescher TrueTone Alto: Excellent condition Satin GOLD plated body and polished Gold keys is about 98% intact.  Was rebuilt by a famous Hollywood repair man a few years ago but sat in the closet ever since.  Pads look good.  It has snap-in  resos (look to be gold plated as well, we think) and comes with original case in good condition. These have great ol' woody tone but are tougher than later Aristos on intonation.  Honesty Note, notice the lack of front F on this era.  This was rebuilt elsewhere, case is in very nice shape(to match the sax) and it arrived with a bit of that ever-common 'old' smell.  We are treating that it help...but considering how beautiful the Gold is, we will sell her for: 1369.00 Ready to Blow!  SOLD

I (chadd) actually took this to a concert band rehearsal and didn't have as tough a time with intonation as I may have advertised...not bad for a sax from 1923 !

Item#: OS6.06.10.7231.0-1-98

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

1941 Silver Buescher "Big B", Aristocrat Alto:  (On Consignment--Plays Great!, the owner just authorized us to do minor tune-ups and make it play great, New D pad added...photos show the old D pad.)  This is a super early Big B, has the desired "01" neck, and the early engraving style too.  Serial number 294k, model 140.  The silver looks good overall at about 95% with small wear spots on the high posts and key touches. The Goldwash bell looks good but faded in spots. I will give a buyer 15% off replating the bell in either Gold or RoseGold.  The original Norton springs look good on all screw-ins (minus a few changed on flat springs: side C, perhaps all palm keys). All respond well and should not be a concern.  This one has the early bore with a longer flare than the next editions. They are versatile, warm sounding, comfortable playing altos, with better intonation than most, even including Selmers.   All the original snap in system is mostly intact BUT the palm keys + high C# (all 5 small keys) have no snaps, which is pretty regular. it comes in a used Protec zipper-wrap case is good working order...ALSO comes with a Beechler S7S mouthpiece($74) with the diamond inlay.  2299.00 ...$+500 OFF  now 1800! motivated seller

Item#: WWS-Consignment

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

  1948 Buescher "Big B", Aristocrat Alto:  Serial number 324k, model 140.  The original 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 Just Finished

Item#: WSS12.50.10.1111.0-12-10

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  1999.00 

Item#: WWS6.34.10.2261.1-0-0

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

  1952 Buescher Aristocrat 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,   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.  All the original snap in system is intact, so I plan to do 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.

New / After pictures: 1951 Buescher Aristocrat 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 I plan to do a complete Buescher style rebuild and it will go for  1469.00  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

BUFFET:

 1972 Buffet Super Dynaction Alto Sax:  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 it's adjustment well and is very reliable.  The serial number is 18,8xx, which means it was made in 1972.   Original Lacquer is about 85% although there are some scratches (see pics).  the 70's models had a little more edge and some folks prefer them for that trait.  Included is the original hard case which is still in solid shape. I will do a "French Standard" rebuild, but substitute large flat metal reso's, for the selmer style plastic ones. 2099.00  Just Finished 

Item#:WSS

Sound File: Buffet SDA vs King Marigaux SML vs The Martin Alto

1972 Buffet Super Dynaction Alto Sax (w/ high F#):  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 it's adjustment well and is very reliable.  The serial number is 18,7xx, which means it was made in 1972.   EXCELLENT Original Lacquer is about 98% although there are some scratches (see pics). And high F# on this near-tranny SDA--rare trait. the neck looks more like an S-1 style with the cut-out for the F#.  I can see one solder repair on a low C key guard and one ding high on the body, otherwise it is in excellent shape.  the 70's models had a little more edge and some folks prefer them for that trait.  Included is the original hard case which is still in excellent shape to match. It will great a "French Standard" rebuild, and leave in the ORIGINAL screw in large flat metal reso's. 2239.00

Item#: WWS10.00.11.2151.1-0-0

1975 Buffet (Paris) Crampon S-1 Alto:  Rare top notch Buffet with original lacquer in excellent condition.  Known for its well design, these heavy horns keep adjustment well and are very reliable, also excellent intonation and crazy gadgets on the Eb/C rocker, Low Bb table, High F#, & opt. F#--Highly over-engineered. The serial number is 23,8xx, which means it was made in 1975.  the 70's model Buffets had a little more edge and some folks prefer them for that trait. The S-1 is actually quite brighter and bolder than the previous SDAs; so they're a cross between the Buffet SDA & a King Super 20. Comes with a case in solid shape. It was recently rebuilt elsewhere with plastic selmer style plastic resos. SOLD

Item#: OS11.06.10.10181.0-1-98

B&S:

  Vintage B&S "Blue Label" alto:  German made alto, from the same company  who manufactured the 1st Dave Guardala line of horns, and the Allora and Medusa horns, as well as their own line.  The lacquer on it is 99%; the keys are nickel plated.   This is definitely an East German horn: stamped "made in GDR" on the back, so it would have been manufactured before 1989.  This neck is triple gold plated, looks great.  I must say, this is a great sounding alto, German horns are dark and complex sounding.  It has many cool Pro features, like a high F# key, ribbed stacks and palm keys for added strength,  adjustable thumbrest, 3 position neckstrap hook... more.    The case (I'm not sure if it is original or not) is in good condition and sturdy. 1369.00  

Item#:WSS

Vintage B&S "Blue Label" alto:  (listed from Chadd) German made alto, from the same company  who manufactured the 1st Dave Guardala line of horns, and the Allora and Medusa horns, as well as their own line.  These models have the never ending quest for serial number dating but everyone is left to have intelligent guesses.  Serial #393x, this is definitely an East German horn: stamped "made in GDR" on the back, so it would have been manufactured before 1989.  The silver is in great condition. Flaws: unoriginal neck screw I will try to make better, one sharp ding on the backside, minor solder work done in the past. I must say, these are great sounding altos, German horns are dark and complex sounding.  It has many cool Pro features, like a high F# key, ribbed stacks and palm keys for added strength,  adjustable thumbrest, 3 position neckstrap hook... more.    Case:  newer, very solid, in good condition and sturdy. SOLD

Item #: OS4.66.10.11111.0-0

CONN:

Just in! Conn Gold Wonder -- Artist, Full Naked Lady (harp in the field) 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 would like to replate the heaviest worn spots but I am considering how much to re-Gold; these Artist models always deserve it 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.  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

Just in! Conn Gold Wonder -- Artist, Full Naked Lady (in water) Alto: Ser.# 129,xxx dates to 1924.  If you look close, I think the Water is a Silver in lay. Sweet!  I believe we are the 3rd owners of this sax and the original owner loved this one and played it... probably to showed off. There is some normal wear on the side/palm keys and other common areas.  I would like to replate the heaviest worn spots but I am considering how much to re-Gold; this sax deserves it though. These are great lookers and I gotta make it look as good as I can. bell to body brace was dented into the bell along the way but we well pull that out best we can too and get those keys realigned. 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 vintage case with some sticker tweed layer on the sides that I think looks vintage-cool, all in usable condition.  I will repad it, with a Conn-style, french standard repad (aka, a vintage rebuild, a 899.00 rebuild).  1869.00 

Item#:WWS5.75.00.461-1-0-0

  Conn GOLD Plated "CHU" Alto: On Consignment, ser # M 184,xxx, a 1926 model.  This baby is a Gold plate that had also been lightly lacquered at one time (this was very popular in the 40's, to reduce tarnish), that 40's lacquer, is mostly gone now...but the gold remains, almost 96% original gold.  Neck and body look great.  Excellent "Chu" with nailfile G#, rolled tone holes, tuning neck, everything we love.  Original Gold plate model, in excellent overall condition, comes with a nice new case, just a very few small solder repairs that are almost unnoticeable.  Just rebuilt with tan music medic pads and flat metal resos, natural cork throughout, and new springs.  These Gold Plated Chu's are rare and have such a huge sound.  I have tweaked this one, it's beautiful and really blows.  This one is ready to go.  SOLD 

Item#:WSS

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

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

Silver Conn "CHU" Alto: Ser.# m180,xxx dates to 1926.  Excellent "Chu" with nailfile G#, rolled tone holes, tuning neck, Goldwash bell in excellent condition as well; everything we love.  Original Silver plate and Satin Silver highlights model, in very nice overall condition with the heaviest wear on the neck-octave key.  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

  Conn Tranny "CHU" Art Deco Alto:  Ser # 244,xxx, a 1931 model.  Excellent "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 am repadding it, with a Conn-style, standard repad (aka, a vintage rebuild). I also just 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 hard case included.  1449.00  Just Finished
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  Conn "Tranny Era" Alto:  Ser #262,xxx, a 1935 model.  Excellent end of the Tranny era 6M with  Naked lady engraving,  6m style G# cluster, rolled tone holes, New York neck (no problematic micro-tuner),  adjustable RH thumb hook, everything we love.  It has been very nicely relacquered and looks nice and vintage (see pics).   It was just repadded in early '09 elsewhere (pads look great), with a selmer-style, standard repad. 1599.00.  Ready to blow....

Item#:WSS8.00.00.2201.0-1-98

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

Just In! 1945 Silver Conn 26m VIII "Connqueror": FIRST OFF, a disclaimer: We are resurrecting this sax. sometimes it's just worth the duty as saxophone lovers; SO... this sax has been to Hell and back... and survived!!! It now bares battle wounds that are a visual challenge but not going to officially change the sound of this being a 26M.

   The Good/Regular description: Naked Lady, deluxe model with crazy adjusting mechanisms and solid silver key Inlay touches...in Original silver finish at near 90% (minus the two palm keys) with ser. # 307K.  It has Rolled Tone Holes and the fine tuning neck with underslung octave key.  Goldwash bell interior too.  All stamped "VIII"s have been credited for playing better among 6Ms the same is assumed true across that era in these 26Ms.  These are also known for stunning intonation.

   The Bad: this was rescued from some bozo who decided to literally screw it to the wall!  They put 3 holes in the bell/bow and bent the bell out of place. Another Tech worked on this one to get them filled but one did 1/2 a resto on it.  We will be refilling those holes (currently with solder, we might try silver solder at high heat for strength and finish) and removing the bow and bell to align the body again (this is what needed done the frist time). also {sigh}, palm keys Eb & D were lost and are now standard 6M parts. I have a great idea to get them looking more original and they, of course, will need silver plated to match )probably go to Anderson for the component. Unfortunately, it won't be worth paying for slabs of silver to create the inlay touches, but i have a secret plan for a resto look/design--possibly getting a solid silver chunk to literally make my own inlay...x2.

   We will most certainly have to re-Gold the bell too--probably Rose Gold.  Once we get to repad it it will play great and look better. I am leaning for either a Vintage Conn-Style rebuild or something more elaborate. Comes with an old case right now, I might have to repair it or get a whole new replacement...all in the process. I bet this sax will take a month from start to finish. Good thing these have a richer sound than 6Ms (in our opinion) and are worth playing, even with battle scars. 2599.00 still available; work set to begin in queue for 7-15-11

Item #:WWS9.10.11.2231.1-0

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

JUST IN! (photos coming) 1945 Conn 6m "VIII":  Naked Lady,  Serial #307,xxx  in good overall shape, re-lacquer at about 85%... It was well done.  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. It arrived in original wood case that is in poor shape. I'll be on the hunt to find a replacement. It will get a Vintage Conn Rebuild with flat metal resos on Prestini pads and natural cork throughout. All included for: 1699.00

Before New Pics 3-29-11   1945 Silver Conn 6m "VIII" : Beautiful Naked Lady in great overall shape with Original silver finish at near 98% with ser. # 310K.  It has Rolled Tone Holes and the fine tuning neck.  Goldwash bell interior looks nice too.  Stamped "VIII"s have been credited for playing better; there's just something about them and the vintage world knows it.  Look and you will agree that this sax is in great condition and will play to match once we repad it. We just finished a Vintage Rebuild with our Prestini pads and seamless flat resos(sexy!) and we replated the 24k Gold in the bell ($93).  (aka, a vintage, 899.00 silver alto rebuild included & $40 reso upgrade). Comes with original Conn case is good shape for its age. 2599.00 JUST FINISHED!

Item #:WSS13.06.10.11231.0-0-0

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

1948 Conn 6m 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.   Chadd will do 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.   1699.00  Just Finished   $200 OFF SALE   $1499 This should not last!

Item #:OS4.25.10.4221.0-7-10

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

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. 2099.00 Ready to blow....Really plays great!

Item #:WSS9.90.10.821.0-1-98

SOUND FILE: Here's a new Altos file: Conn 6M "viii" vs. Couf Superba 1 vs. Mark VI

DOLNET:

KEILWERTH:

  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

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  Julius Keilwerth "New King" Alto:  by my own chart, i figure this one to be a 1934-5 model--nickel plated.  It very unique and cleverly designed, somewhat like a Conn 6m, but with ergonomic improvements.  The side keys are similar to a martin committee design, with the two piece mechanism, but the touch pads are oval and angled to hit your index finger's side perfectly. The G# table is like a 6m, but the G# key is a pearl that has had a "fingernail file" cut into it.  German horns are dark and complex sounding.  I just did a "French Standard" rebuild, but substitute large flat metal reso's, for the selmer style plastic ones (aka, a vintage rebuild).   1699.00 Just Finished-- and very impressed with the booming low-end & darkness to the entire sound.

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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

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   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.  1299.00 READY TO GO ("Sarge says" this is one of the nicest, richest sounding altos we have, check it in the link)

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

(Photos coming) 1940 King Zephyr Alto:  The 1930s-40s King Zephyr alto was King's pro line at that time.  This is a very well done relacquer -- the way they should be done, if ever. Lacquer has darkened and is very pretty.  These are very strong horns with a medium bright sound, but flexible with different mouthpieces.  Serial # dates it to a series 2 zephyr, still "eye-brows" model but with the minor changes.   It will get our Complete repad. Had some minor dings, otherwise this one was in really excellent overall physical condition.   Original case included, in good shape.  1150.00 (another one of the nicest, richest sounding altos we have, check it in the sound link)

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Before:  1947 King Super 20 (Full Pearls):

New AFTER photos

Could this possibly be the best Pearl Super 20 Alto for sale in the world! Serial #285,xxx  makes this near the beginning of the Super 20 line (started approx #272xxx). Serial Number indicates about 1947 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.  Matching serial number on the next as well.  We noticed the slight lacquer difference from the neck tenon & receiver in the photos...we can be assume that a previous owner added extra clear lacquer over the silver neck. Many Super 20 owners add this to help control the silver tarnishing.   This instrument is in very good condition with one dent from the pants guard on the backside and the tiniest ding on the body near the octave button. There are a few other tiny marks throughout.  Lacquer is definitely original, and darkened beautifully!!! with age and about 90% present, looks very nice, vintage. The early ser# carries that better low C keyguard trait with three feet for screws too.  This Full Pearls model is the deluxe version and their prices now rival most Selmers.  Comes in Selmer Tri-pack case (no longer a zipper, side handle, or clarinet insert) with great! custom latches in nice condition, highly suitable for regular use. Chadd just decided to give this a Rebuild with some favorite upgrade options: Premium Step Up, Black Saxgourmet Roo pads, Resos: Seamless, flat, nickel plated... & Oversized to to give this sax even more swagger and kick! xxxx.xx Rebuild Just Finished! Plays like nothing else! Ask me about adding vintage King lock-washers to all the keyguard screws. This early model didn't originally have them.   SOLD

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  1952-3 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.  I also had a original replacement low Eb keyguard that I gold plated to be a better match to the sax. These are very strong horns with a medium (not too dark / not too bright) sound, but flexible with different mouthpieces.  Serial is # 328,xxx,  nice engraving... it has several small dents we will burnish out.  It will get our Complete  standard Vintage repad,  keywork is nice and tight, no play.  SOLD

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JUST IN! (photos coming) 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!  :)

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  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.  Original case  included, in fair shape.  3799.00  JUST FINISHED, READY TO GO!

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

King Super 20 Alto Saxophone:  Serial #415,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 80% present, looks very nice, vintage. There are a few solder marks near key guard mounts and a tone hole or so; also 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 just received our Complete Standard Vintage rebuild with seamless domed Pisoni resos,  keywork is nice and tight, no play.  Non-Original case included, in fair shape.  Expect this to be a Super 20 sound with a little kick from the resos. 3799.00 Just Finished

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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 

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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.  1699.00

Item #:WWS6.75.11.1221.1-0-0

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

JUST IN! 1946 "The Martin Alto" (Committee III): Original lacquer showing signs of use but this arrived in Factory Original setting (pads, corks...etc). call this a great player's horn but not ugly compared to many that come through here. Great/fat/lush tone, decent ergos. Nice early ser # 160K matches on both the neck and body. Early ones are know for fatter, more resonant tones.  The sax is overall in good shape with 85% lacquer; heaviest wear is is down on the bow, all the rest is normal wear from use. Some small dings will burnish out.   It comes in an original, orange Martin Case in working order but will need a little TLC on one latch--just all stinky on arrival. we will clean it and the sax rather intensely. it will get a complete rebuild with our "Vintage Standard" set up, Prestini NS tan lambskin pads and flat metal reso's.  1799.00

Item #:WWS8.04.83.551.1-0-0

Silver 1951 "The Martin Alto" U.S. model (Committee III): these Martins are hard to stock because they sell so fast.  Great/fat/lush tone, decent ergos. ser # 176K matches on both the neck and body. This fully silver model (no goldwash bell) is one of the great ones built for the military as the "U.S." stamp on the bell explains.  I would guess this sax lived out at sea due to its dense tarnish spots.  The sax is overall in great shape with +95% silver intact, hardly any obvious wear to mention even on the key touches.  There is no real damage on the body itself either but the low C & Eb keyguards have taken a few hard hits. I did some preliminary work to get them in order but will focus on them some more during the rebuild.  I would would highly recommend adding some Rose Gold to the Bell interior for the pizzazz it deserves.  If it were going to be my horn, I would rather put all new stainless steel springs in...I'll give you 50% off a full spring order if you choose this--normally $210. Otherwise, I will replace only the 4 or so (included) that have fallen out.   It comes in a nice, newer case. i will do a complete rebuild with our "Vintage Standard" set up, Prestini NS tan lambskin pads and flat metal reso's.  2199.00

Item #:WWS9.00.66.3231.1-0-0

SELMER:

1970 Selmer Mark VI alto: 

serial # 208,xxx. Lacquer is about 65% with spotty wear throughout.  We think this is a very well done relacquer (at first we thought it was original, until we took it all apart... that's the litmus test!).  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  4150.00 There's always one on Ebay for that and it needs a complete rebuild.

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Item #:WSS20.00.10.711.0-8-10

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

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

  1953 SML Revision D, Gold Lacquer:  SML (Strasser Marigaux Lemaire) are a vintage French brand. This horn has a serial number in the 13,xxx which makes it a Rev D from about 1953-4.  This one is a very well done "Relacquer"  it looks great.  Includes very nice original case too. You can search the web for more info but these are fantastic saxes--they are extremely versatile.  They are French like a Selmer but they were trying to make a bigger "American sound" like a Conn....what they created was a sax with more body and fullness to the sound than a focused  Selmer Mark VI, which were designed for orchestra use.  This sax is getting a full "vintage rebuild"  with Tan Prestini NS series Lambskin pads. SOLD

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

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.   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.  There are no dents, she just needs a complete vintage style rebuild, which i will do and that's included in the price of  1999.00 Just finished 

Item #:WSS07.00.10.1310.5-12-09

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