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which sax I have to buy?

I have $4,500. I gonna buy tenor sax, but I can't determine which sax best fit me. I am considering mark6, julius, reference3…

8 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Late 40's KING ZEPHYR ALTO / Need Advice

I have a KING ZEPHYR ALTO, serial # 292444, made sometime between 1945 and 1950. The horn was purchased new for my mother wh…

8 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

How much is the Martin Saxophone???

I search e-bay and this website and found that the serial is around 19xxxx ~ 21xxxx is more expensive than the earlier model…

8 years ago
by sgt17594 (31 posts)

mystery SELMER Alto #534xx marked "NEW YORK"

This ser# lets me think this horn is a 1953 SBA, however the tone hole are on both sides of the bell, and the guards are wire…

8 years ago
by 10rsax (19 posts)

mark 6 mouthpiece advice

I recently bought a mark 6 off my teacher but I have not found the set up for it; I do not have much time. I currently use th…

8 years ago
by krzykrn88 (27 posts)

Martin Saxophone?

I just read the Saxophone Journel about the Martin Saxophone,.... As there had no Martin Saxophone in Hong Kong ( I can find…

8 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

Vintage Conn C melody

I have a Conn C melody saxaphone that I think is from 1913. The serial # is 25731. It doesnt have any major dents or dings bu…

8 years ago
by sax_maniac (984 posts)

Weltklang Tenor saxophone

Hi. I am interested to know some information about the Weltklang Tenor saxophone44xxx. i kown it is vintage and from the east…

8 years ago
by jmorais (1 post)

Weltklang tenor 43xx

Hi,I just bought from ebay in Germany a tenor Weltklang-orange laquered!!!-it is not playable although the guy claimed it was…

8 years ago
by sax_maniac (984 posts)

Selmer Bundy fun

Though not as exciting as my Conn 10 M, I recently unearthed my Selmer Bundy and gave it a blow remembering that it actually…

8 years ago
by kneejerk52 (397 posts)

Conn Bari "The Liberty" from N.Y.Conn Co.Inc.

I have this old Bari here, but I cannot find anything abouth this model on the web. Here is a picture link: 8 replies by mosplace (26 posts) 8 years ago

8 years ago
by saxismyaxe (569 posts)

Conn Stencil ID,Drawn holes,L hnd nailfile,#51507 alto

This alto has a micro tune neck, 0/80 post, wire tonehole guards w/ wrap around soldiered felt holders, Pat'd Sept 14 1915 #…

8 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Need HELP ASAP!!!

I found a horn in the paper for 300 bucks. It's a buescher and the model number is 65156 It also has 20A and L-cart on it (ac…

8 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

Martin committee tenor enquiry?

Hi,just bought a 1937 committee.Wonderful player with great intonation but i cant work out the engraving theme? Is it anythin…

8 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

HELP!! WHO CAN TELL ME MORE ABOUT THIS SAX?

I CAME ACROSS MY LATE UNCLES TENOR SAX FROM ABOUT 60-70 YEARS AGO.I CAN'T FIND OUT ANYTHING ABOUT IT?ITS IN GREAT SHAPE AND T…

8 years ago
by saxismyaxe (569 posts)

Elkhart Sax

I bought a sax at an auction and am trying to get some information on it. It's a brushed silver body, the keys look like moth…

8 years ago
by clueless (2 posts)

Carl Fisher Alto Sax

Is a "Carl Fisher" sax any good? I've never heard of it and would appreciate any comments about them.

8 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

buescher true tone tenors

hi Ive just brought a silver plate true tone tenor in great condition....it still has the original pads. no 255### I think it…

8 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

Vintage Saxophone Information

Hello. I have recently aquired a vintage saxophone and am curious about its make, model and price. Here is the information fr…

8 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

Selmer SE54 Early Model Tenor Saxophone

I am looking into the Selmer SE54 Early Model Tenor Saxophone, but I can't find any information on it. I would like to buy it…

8 years ago
by wvujazzman (48 posts)

Questions about a French MK VI

I have a French Mark VI alto (SN 86197, 1960) that doesn't have some of the "standard" markings. There is no "Mark VI" stampe…

8 years ago
by Philo114 (6 posts)

Conn Stencil - What year, model?

I have a Conn Stencil and would like some assistance on guessing the year and comparable Conn model to help with pad replacem…

8 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Vintage Conn Parts Horn

Anyone have one? with a few parts to spare? I'm in need of some of the threaded screws, specifically for the right hand mech…

8 years ago
by saxismyaxe (569 posts)

Where do I turn

I recently bought a very playable Conn 6M, 1943 vintage, which needs work, cosmetically. It retanis about 50% or less of it's…

8 years ago
by Birdman (9 posts)

Vintage Resto : The Saga Begins

Hi all. I have jumped into the deep end, hoping that all your knowledge will guide me... I am now the proud owner of a sore…

8 years ago
by kneejerk52 (397 posts)
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