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Late 40's KING ZEPHYR ALTO / Need Advice

I have a KING ZEPHYR ALTO, serial # 292444, made sometime between 1945 and 1950. The horn was purchased new for my mother wh…

20 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

How much is the Martin Saxophone???

I search e-bay and this website and found that the serial is around 19xxxx ~ 21xxxx is more expensive than the earlier model…

20 years ago
by sgt17594 (31 posts)

mystery SELMER Alto #534xx marked "NEW YORK"

This ser# lets me think this horn is a 1953 SBA, however the tone hole are on both sides of the bell, and the guards are wire…

20 years ago
by 10rsax (19 posts)

mark 6 mouthpiece advice

I recently bought a mark 6 off my teacher but I have not found the set up for it; I do not have much time. I currently use th…

20 years ago
by krzykrn88 (27 posts)

Martin Saxophone?

I just read the Saxophone Journel about the Martin Saxophone,.... As there had no Martin Saxophone in Hong Kong ( I can find…

20 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

Vintage Conn C melody

I have a Conn C melody saxaphone that I think is from 1913. The serial # is 25731. It doesnt have any major dents or dings bu…

20 years ago
by sax_maniac (984 posts)

Weltklang Tenor saxophone

Hi. I am interested to know some information about the Weltklang Tenor saxophone44xxx. i kown it is vintage and from the east…

20 years ago
by jmorais (1 post)

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…

20 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…

20 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) 20 years ago

20 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 #…

20 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…

20 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…

20 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…

20 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…

20 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.

20 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…

20 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…

20 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…

20 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…

20 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…

20 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…

20 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…

20 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…

20 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…

20 years ago
by definition (963 posts)
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