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by easom
(11 posts)
9 years ago

Value of a Hamilton Tenor sax.

Im looking to get an aproxamate value of this saxaphone.   It is a hamilton with all origonal parts.  Its been overhauled and plays nice.  Im told its a conn stencil.  Any information would be awesome.  CODY

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  1. by GFC
    (842 posts)

    9 years ago

    Re: Value of a Hamilton Tenor sax.

    Not much.  The more recent Conns are generally not highly regarded.  

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    1. by easom
      (11 posts)

      9 years ago

      Re: Value of a Hamilton Tenor sax.

      I was told this was a vintage horn from the 40s or 50s.  Is it really a newer horn and when you say the more recent Conns are generally not highly regarded hoiw recent do you meen?  Thanks for any help. 

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      1. by easom
        (11 posts)

        9 years ago

        Re: Value of a Hamilton Tenor sax.

        The serial # shows it from 1946 to 1947.  Hope this helps to determine if its a good value at $350

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        1. by easom
          (11 posts)

          9 years ago

          Re: Value of a Hamilton Tenor sax.

          I looked closer at the engraving on the bell.  Its a hazelton sax.  I also know nothing about this brand either

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        2. by GFC
          (842 posts)

          9 years ago

          Re: Value of a Hamilton Tenor sax.

          It's definitely not a 1946-1947 Conn.  Conn did not produce RH bell key horns until much later.  Their serial numbers were reset in the late 1970s.  A recycled 1946-47 number would come up some time in the 1990s.  But then, maybe it's completely unrelated to any Conn serial number.  

          By "not highly regarded," I mean that they do not have a reputation for being high quality horns.  It affects market value, although there can be examples of horns produced during less-favored periods that are good players.

          If it's in good condition it might be worth a flier at $350.  But if it needs work, the cost could easily exceed the value of the horn.  Sometimes a horn can look really nice but contain surprises for the unwary.  If you can have it inspected prior to sale, that would be the way to go.

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