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Weltklang tenor 43xx

Hi,I just bought from ebay in Germany a tenor Weltklang-orange laquered!!!-it is not playable although the guy claimed it was…

19 years ago
by sax_maniac (984 posts)

Selmer Bundy fun

Though not as exciting as my Conn 10 M, I recently unearthed my Selmer Bundy and gave it a blow remembering that it actually…

19 years ago
by kneejerk52 (397 posts)

Conn Bari "The Liberty" from N.Y.Conn Co.Inc.

I have this old Bari here, but I cannot find anything abouth this model on the web. Here is a picture link: 8 replies by mosplace (26 posts) 19 years ago

19 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

Conn Stencil ID,Drawn holes,L hnd nailfile,#51507 alto

This alto has a micro tune neck, 0/80 post, wire tonehole guards w/ wrap around soldiered felt holders, Pat'd Sept 14 1915 #…

19 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Need HELP ASAP!!!

I found a horn in the paper for 300 bucks. It's a buescher and the model number is 65156 It also has 20A and L-cart on it (ac…

19 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

Martin committee tenor enquiry?

Hi,just bought a 1937 committee.Wonderful player with great intonation but i cant work out the engraving theme? Is it anythin…

19 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

HELP!! WHO CAN TELL ME MORE ABOUT THIS SAX?

I CAME ACROSS MY LATE UNCLES TENOR SAX FROM ABOUT 60-70 YEARS AGO.I CAN'T FIND OUT ANYTHING ABOUT IT?ITS IN GREAT SHAPE AND T…

19 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

Elkhart Sax

I bought a sax at an auction and am trying to get some information on it. It's a brushed silver body, the keys look like moth…

19 years ago
by clueless (2 posts)

Carl Fisher Alto Sax

Is a "Carl Fisher" sax any good? I've never heard of it and would appreciate any comments about them.

19 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

buescher true tone tenors

hi Ive just brought a silver plate true tone tenor in great condition....it still has the original pads. no 255### I think it…

19 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

Vintage Saxophone Information

Hello. I have recently aquired a vintage saxophone and am curious about its make, model and price. Here is the information fr…

19 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

Selmer SE54 Early Model Tenor Saxophone

I am looking into the Selmer SE54 Early Model Tenor Saxophone, but I can't find any information on it. I would like to buy it…

19 years ago
by wvujazzman (48 posts)

Questions about a French MK VI

I have a French Mark VI alto (SN 86197, 1960) that doesn't have some of the "standard" markings. There is no "Mark VI" stampe…

19 years ago
by Philo114 (6 posts)

Conn Stencil - What year, model?

I have a Conn Stencil and would like some assistance on guessing the year and comparable Conn model to help with pad replacem…

19 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Vintage Conn Parts Horn

Anyone have one? with a few parts to spare? I'm in need of some of the threaded screws, specifically for the right hand mech…

19 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

Where do I turn

I recently bought a very playable Conn 6M, 1943 vintage, which needs work, cosmetically. It retanis about 50% or less of it's…

19 years ago
by Birdman (9 posts)

Vintage Resto : The Saga Begins

Hi all. I have jumped into the deep end, hoping that all your knowledge will guide me... I am now the proud owner of a sore…

19 years ago
by kneejerk52 (397 posts)

Value of Tenor 1921 MARTIN Handcrafted #21xxx

Still trying to find out if this horn was a player or a wallhanger. What's it worth in good playing condition? Who played the…

19 years ago
by definition (963 posts)

Boosey & Hawkes Tenor Value

Greetings fellow saxophonists, I have a 1956 Boosey & Hawkes tenor saxophone that has the inscription "The Fogware", as well…

19 years ago
by TenorSaxMan (1 post)

Conn Bari

Hi I was wondering if conn bari's from 1919 with the double octave keys are any good and what sort of value they might have.…

19 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

Tenor..."CAPITOL" Lordon's, Wash.D.C. #21628, Any Info?

This old tenor has tone holes from 1/8" stock with a beveled, or angled cut where it meets the pad. Is This an old Conn, or M…

19 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

Selmer NEW YORK #53451 SBA??

I have a SelmerAlto in good cond, that has 2 pc wire cages over lower tone holes. Is this a Super Balanced Action horn? It ha…

19 years ago
by 10rsax (19 posts)

need info for vintage overhaul

I'm curious what all of you have to say about things to either look out for or request when having a vintage horn overhauled.…

19 years ago
by Birdman (9 posts)

Serial Numbers

I have an old Bari sax that I am trying to age. My estimate is somewhere between 1950 to 1965. It is marked on the front of…

19 years ago
by sax_maniac (984 posts)

1953 King Zephyr

I have been presented with a deal. A king Zephyr 1953 for under $400. Should i go for it? The sax is in excellent condition a…

19 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)
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