Elkhart Alto Identification - Elkhart Band Instrument Co or Martin Stencil
Hi everyone,
I have an Alto sax that I am trying to identify. It is silver/nickel plated. Here are the specs:
It is engraved with 'The Elkhart Band Instrument Co." with engraving of heart and detailed Elk's head.
Serial on body 5 digit - 55k, 4 digit serial on neck and under right hand side key - 5k - numbers match.
It has soldered and beveled tone holes. No high F key.
It looks similar to a Martin Handcraft in terms of some keys, and Buescher for others. The beveled / soldered tone holes make me think it may be a Martin stencil, but I know Buescher did some as well. Thoughts?
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