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Stolz GDR Saxophone - does anyone have information about this instrument?

Hi - I have been given a saxophone a number of years ago and I am trying to find more information about it. The engraving say…

14 years ago
by oxleyjewel (1 post)

Rather curious

I just want to know what vintage horns you guys are playing. I always find it interesting to know the strange or awesome saxe…

14 years ago
by MJC (1 post)

Old silver sax

Has anyone got any knowledge of the old American Standard sax? I recently purchased one. It needs all new pads, etc. but does…

14 years ago
by rjsaxhorn (1 post)

1931 Selmer Cigar Cutter S/N# 14334 Value?

90%+ origianl lacquer; second owner. Completely overhauled. Outstanding sound! Thoughts on what this horn is worth? Larry

14 years ago
by LarryJ (1 post)

Need Help with ID.....A good buy for $50?

So I was down at an antique shop and they have a buescher aristocrat. Its serial # is 111938 and underneath it is stamped S…

14 years ago
by cuber (653 posts)

Information on Selmer Alto age

found my old sax and wondered what year it was and if it is rare or common. The sax was purchased in the early 70's from a pr…

14 years ago
by kjgcsmith (1 post)

Con Pan American Alto 1935

With depressed octave key moving from A to G the small pad near the top opens approx 1mm before activating the closing mechan…

14 years ago
by snowflake (1 post)

selmer alto sax

hi there anyone, i just need to know some information regarding this vintage Sea Swallow Selmer alto sax with serial no. 6401…

14 years ago
by glenn2007 (2 posts)

Need help identifying Ambassador Tenor Sax

Hello, I Have just purchased a Tenor Sax that has Ambassador engraved on the bell a serial number of 46139 and Italy engraved…

14 years ago
by olafboenisch (1 post)

Help with a Yanagisawa Elimona

Hi everyone. I wonder if anybody could help me. I have recently bought a second hand Yanagisawa Elimona soprano saxophone. It…

14 years ago
by maggielou (1 post)

need info on vintage pan-am tenor

hi, i have a pan american tenor for sale, i am trying to find out info so i can give a good description on it to sell it. it…

14 years ago
by peacegecko (1 post)

mouthpiece for buescher 400 tenor

whats a good mouthpiece for a '65 buescher 400 tenor? Would a Morgan 7E or 7EL be a better match?

14 years ago
by greenpasture (2 posts)

Conn Chu Berry C-Melody

Hey, I've been looking for a vintage sax and I ran across a Conn Chu Berry C-Melody. He is offering $450 for it but it needs…

14 years ago
by cuber (653 posts)

1939 Buescher Aristocrat Tenor

Hi all just wondering if anyone have had any expierences with such a horn I am thinking of purchasing a 1939 Tenor Buescher i…

14 years ago
by kylkrstng (1 post)

1928 York alto question

I came across a 1928 York alto saxophone and purchased it for what I think was a steal at $400. I checked the serial number w…

14 years ago
by dee13 (1 post)

NEED HELP IDENTIFYING Lyon & Healy sax

hello everyone,i need some help to identify my sax worth . i have a Lyon & Healy TROJAN serial number is 56037 i found some…

14 years ago
by Arturas (2 posts)

Vintage Buescher Saxophone - need help identifying

Hello, I have a Buescher Saxophone gold laquer. I believe it is a tenor. The serial number is 48198 and beneath that is 30A.…

14 years ago
by Conn-man (11 posts)

Conn "Shooting Star" Alto with Strange Serial #

Folks, I found an old Conn-USA "shooting star". Strange thing is the serial number is only 4-digits. Serial number is 6212. N…

14 years ago
by rickyraveon (1 post)

Selmer made Buescher alto

Hi everyone! I was wondering about later Beuscher altos. I found one listed for sale, serial #503982. They claim it is an Ari…

14 years ago
by 76fjord02 (1 post)

intonation challenges

I have a Selmer Mark VI and my setup is a Meyer 5 hard rubber mouthpiece, a Rovner Ligature, and Vandorn (blue box) 2 1/2 ree…

15 years ago
by MartinMods (63 posts)

Conn serial/model questions

Hi! I've recently inherited two old Conn Saxes that I'm trying to get an approximate date for, and what model they might be.…

15 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

1908 C G CONN Alto Sax

Hi, I have recently taken possession of a vintage C G CONN Ltd Alto Sax. It has the serial number 13XXX which I have found ou…

15 years ago
by Harryharris (1 post)

CG Conn vintage .. value please

I have a CG Conn Alto Sax in Silver with Serial Numbers Patd.dec.8.1914 1119954 A 55658 L Fancy engraving on the front w…

15 years ago
by queensarcade (1 post)

Yamaha YAS-61

I have a YAS-61 which is the first model sax that yamaha produced and im trying to work out what its replacement value is so…

15 years ago
by saxxsymbol (217 posts)

Mark VI in Osaka, Japan

Anyone know where I can find Mark VI's in Osaka? Around Shinsaibashi maybe? The only place I know of is Ishimori in Tokyo.

15 years ago
by JaZzer (25 posts)
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