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Help to date Conn Shooting Stars alto

I bought a Conn alto sax from the classifieds. The person selling didn't have a clue to its history. It's a Conn, with the sh…

8 years ago
by wenjotwo (3 posts)

Lyon & Healy C Straight Soprano by Martin

I helped a friend research this sax and list it on ebay. It's a vintage Lyon & Healy Soprano in C made by Martin; very nice e…

8 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

What Conn bari model is this?

Hi all, I am a newbie to the list so hope this isn't an old question. I have a Conn bari with low A. It is an old school hor…

8 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Bellowing C Melody

I just recently restored a 1922 Conn New Wonder Series I C Melody. It looks beautiful; just like brand new. I bought a new Wo…

8 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

SBA or MK VI

Which is a better horn? This is a generic question so have fun!!

8 years ago
by Selmer Fan88 (15 posts)

Old Vintage Sax

We have a vintage sax and we are wondering if anyone has any information or background about it; Premier America; Elkart, In…

8 years ago
by saxismyaxe (569 posts)

Ebay?

I was wondering if I should get a Tenor Sax, either Conn 10M or The Martin Tenor silver or lacquered. I know that ebay isn't…

8 years ago
by Selmer Fan88 (15 posts)

Help with identifying my sax please!!!

i have a saxophone that i believe to be 1950-60 alto, it has a stencil on the bell that says V.Barcone&Son rockville centre N…

8 years ago
by definition (963 posts)

Selmer Mark VI baritone Sax.

I'm a bari player over 4 yrs. Day by day playing with the Taiwan poor quality bari.... some of them out-tune, ... I hate to p…

8 years ago
by sgt17594 (31 posts)

Holton's?

Does anyone know about these, I am looking at one of them from the 50's but know nothing about the brand or the sax. So if an…

8 years ago
by saxismyaxe (569 posts)

2005 Vintage Saxophone Calendar

Hi everyone, Check out the 2005 Vintage Saxophone and Beautifull women calendar at: 3 replies by jazzgray (2 posts) 8 years ago

8 years ago
by SaxMan (559 posts)

King Zephyr Tenor Sax

i have a king zephyr tenor, made in the 1965-1970 time period. its a school saxophone, but i ABSOLUTELY love it! sadly its in…

8 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

parts for vintage saxophone

I have a circa 1915 conn made silver pan american alto with some damage, and I would like to find out where I might be able t…

8 years ago
by johnsonfromwisconsin (767 posts)

Bundy Tenor Sax - PLEASE HELP!

I have a Bundy Tenor Sax, the serial number is 41864 with a 30 A underneath the number. Does anyone have an idea of the age o…

8 years ago
by k.o. kid (14 posts)

Info on The Martin Alto re: The Finish

Hi, I have a "The Martin Alto" sax serial #1178957. I was told it was gold plated. Is there any way to confirm it is the plat…

8 years ago
by saxismyaxe (569 posts)

Conn 10M

I have a Conn 10M that was bought used in 1977. I played it for many years in grade school and have kept it all these years.…

8 years ago
by selmersaxman (13 posts)

Gold plated Buescher C Meloday saxophone

I have a very nicely engraved Gold plated C Melody sax, its in great condition. Original snap in resonators. Pads look good.…

8 years ago
by selmersaxman (13 posts)

keilworth new king tenor serial number 47000

hi there i have the option to purchase a 1963 keilworth new king tenor seriel number 47400. it has not been played and is as…

8 years ago
by linden (1 post)

Selmer 22 Pro Alto

i am having trouble finding oout if this is an"in tune instrument" i know this is the first of selmers models silver in great…

8 years ago
by SaxMan (559 posts)

Vintage Martin tenor

I just purchased a Martin handcraft tenor serial #8079x from a private party for $150. Can anyone tell me approximately when…

9 years ago
by saxismyaxe (569 posts)

value of a saprano saxophone

I am in possession of my father's saprano saxophone and was wondering how I could determine the value of it. The only thing I…

9 years ago
by leodeb704 (3 posts)

Conn soprano W/ gold keys...? wtf?

A guy is offering me a Conn Straight soprano for 450$, serial number 6183... it's got fairly elaborate engraving and is silve…

9 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Relaq - Killer or Thriller.

Hey all just figured we'd discuss some things. I was just curious if anyone else has ever had a bad experience with a relaqed…

9 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Silver CC Conn

Have an old silver sax have no idea what its worth, but would be interested to find out. some serial numbers I found are: PA…

9 years ago
by sax_maniac (984 posts)

old german sax

I,ve got an old (60s to 70s) tenor,but it does not say what brand or model it is. The horn has a g# trill key, some engraving…

9 years ago
by 50sVoxTenorSax (1 post)
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