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Hamilton Tenor? Maybe Pre-Conn?

A guy in town has an old tenor branded as Hamilton, he thinks the brand is somehow related to Conn. Anyone ever heard of Hami…

19 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Replacement pads for King Super 20 Tenor

I just purchased a King Super 20 Silversonic Tenor. For pad replacement, what would you recommend for optimum sound . Thanks…

19 years ago
by dirk-lo (11 posts)

H.N. White Super 20 Silver Sonic Sax

My father recently passed away and left me with this sax (Serial # 376808). Can someone please give me info on it as well as…

19 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

H.N. White Super 20 Silver Sonic Sax

My father recently passed away and left me with this sax. Can someone please give me info on it as well as value and if it sh…

19 years ago
by ptkfl (2 posts)

Conn Naked Lady adjustable neck question

Hello Can anyone give me more info on how to deal with the adjustable neck on my naked lady alto?? Is that collet supposed t…

19 years ago
by jessica (13 posts)

Military Sax

I have a King Zephr Baritone Sax(1941) used by the Military (has military markings). It is completly silver with a gold bell.…

19 years ago
by west (242 posts)

Mouthpiece for selmer ba alto

what mouthpieces work well on a selmer balanced action alto (24,xxx)?

19 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Your opinions among these Tenors

After having found a great sounding modern tenor saxophone in mt B&S 2001, I am now in the process of selecting a vintage one…

19 years ago
by aravaioli (24 posts)

give some view on Selmer Mark VI alto and sba alto

i recently tried a silver sba alto and a late mark vi it was wow... and it was alot cheaper than a mark vi i collect alot se…

19 years ago
by davidau (37 posts)

The appeal of vintage horns

In an email, Jim Keith writes: Could you help me understand some concept of the vintage sax... I only know my modern saxes an…

19 years ago
by AJBalettie (11 posts)

Elkhart alt sax

I am trying to find out some more information on the Elkhart alt saxophone. Has a deer inside a heart with the text ”BAND-I…

19 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Indiana brand saxophone

Hello I am trying to find out some more information on the Indiana brand saxophone. Made in Elkhart, Indiana. Has an indian…

19 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

random problems...

i have been playing on a selmer mark (i think!) for a couple of weeks now. my teacher recommened it for me, but it seems to b…

19 years ago
by kneejerk52 (397 posts)

Buffet Crampon Tenor SAX - Help!

I own a Buffet Crampon Tenor sax that appears to be quite old. It is in excellent shape. On the bell it says: Buffet Crampon…

19 years ago
by VTSAX (2 posts)

One Handed sax

Has anyone ever heard of these potentially difficult saxes to play? I have. My friend's dad has a Conn C-Melody that he custo…

19 years ago
by saxjunkie89 (393 posts)

Need help with a very unusual tenor sax!!!

My name is Elesha and I'm hoping someone can help me out. My pastor's wife recently passed away. She played practically every…

19 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Hello everyone!

Carlos and am new in town. Guys and gals and kids. A friend of mine gave me a sax that I almost put in the trash as soon as…

19 years ago
by crpdragracing (2 posts)

HELP! Need to know about my Conn Saxophone!

I have seen how helpful everyone has been to other inguiries.You guys are great. Perhaps you can help me too. I have had a sa…

19 years ago
by blackfrancis (396 posts)

Gabriel's Buffett Evette Schaffer

Hi, I would be grateful for some information. My grandson Gabriel is entering 7th grade and a few years ago began with an alt…

19 years ago
by selmer 4evr (309 posts)

King Zephyr Special

>I own a King Zephyr Tenor Saxophone with a serial number that is in the 29,000 range. Could anyone value that saxophone and…

19 years ago
by Sax_Shark (134 posts)

Lyon Healy 25" sax

I have acquired a Lyon Healy saxaphone. It is pretty dirty and is going to require lots of patience and restoration. It is 25…

19 years ago
by jewwillie2 (1 post)

Need input regarding King Super 20 Silversonic Tenor

How good are these horns? How do they compare to Conn 10M and Buescher 400 TH&C? I would really appreciate your input........…

19 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Mystery Horn???????

I was wondering if anyone knew anything about this horn. This is exactly what is on the bell."American Standard High Grade Ma…

19 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

The Difference between Dent and Ding

you know when people said their sax got a very small ding, .... and i guess it could be a dent or something bigger? ok here…

19 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

King Super 20 Silversonic Tenor Serial #410000

Were these still good horns made in the late 60s? Really need your input. Thanks

19 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)
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