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by kronning
(1 post)
9 years ago

Vintage Alto Selmer No 11785

I am just trying to found out some information on an older Slemer Alto Saxophone -Serial number 11785.
Trying to find out if this saxophone has any value....originial case.

Thanks in advanced for the information.
Kelli 

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  1. by JonHuff
    (117 posts)

    9 years ago

    Re: Vintage Alto Selmer No 11785

    What you have there is a 1929 or 1930 vintage Selmer "New Large Bore" model. Saxquest actually had one that was a single digit off, # 11784, back in 2008. By the photos it looks like it has been relacquered at some point, that's not uncommon as most have been refinished at some point, but it does lower its value some. Cool horn, but not all that rare despite its age, and one of those saxes that is only worth about the price of a pro pad job. If you want to keep it and play it, it is worth restoring properly by a good shop.

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