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Buescher Aristocrat Tenor

Is ther any sweeter sound than an Aristocrat Tenor played softly? The Tenor Sax is pitched very close to the human voice and…

18 years ago
by Mactenor (102 posts)

Conn Saxophone Models

I have a Stencil Conn Alto Saxophone with the following information: PATD Dec 8, 1914 A P16203 L I think it is a 1971, but…

18 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

Buffet Crampon

Hello I'm new in the forum. I played sax since 1993. I have a Keilwerth SX90 Black Nickel Tenor sax but I don't have a Alto a…

18 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

Palais Royale saxophones

Hi. Is there anyone out there who knows anything about saxes carrying the maker's name " Palais Royale " ? Presumeably made i…

18 years ago
by alsax (4 posts)

Vintage Con Stencil??? Please help w/ info

Hello. I have just bought a silver sax that reads "Pride of Elkhart" on the bell. It has a SN of 1153489 and a paten date of…

18 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

King Saxes

I have a King bari sax model no. 7107697, on the bell it says King 680 USA. Now I'm not sure what type of sax it is, I dont t…

18 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

Buescher C or B?

I've been reading almost all of the posts and cannot find the answer to my question...probably because I know little to nothi…

18 years ago
by charless9833 (7 posts)

Buescher Soprano Bu3

Can anyone help Me identify this Model . Thank You

18 years ago
by Roccosm (113 posts)

karl meyer, selmer brass tenor saxaphone 1940's

trying to determine the value of such instrument. Need to know where to find information about obtaining such data

18 years ago
by krkicrkr1207 (1 post)

VINTAGE BUESCHER SAXOPHONE ELK HART

i have just recently purchased a VINTAGE BUESCHER ELK HART SAXOPHONE it was apparently manufactured in 1919 and i have been t…

18 years ago
by zero_possibilities (6 posts)

Martin Handcraft about 1930 Splitbell with High F

Anyone recommend how to set this great horn up. Getting a nice overhaul. Silver with Gold bell. Worth?

18 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

I have a Martin Curved Soprano

I have a Martin Curved Soprano with the serial number 00108225. I bought in a pawn shop for about $700 dollars. I was wonderi…

18 years ago
by charless9833 (7 posts)

Buesher True Tone Low Pitch

I have the Buesher Sax Ser# 172191 which was my Father's. It appears to be Silver plated with brass Keys. My guess is that is…

18 years ago
by charless9833 (7 posts)

KingMaster alto saxophone

hi about a year ago i came to acquire a kingmaster alto. i do not know this brand and have spent a fair while trying to find…

18 years ago
by zero_possibilities (6 posts)

Conn transitional saxophones - defined

Since creating Saxquest many years ago, I've seen quite a few Conn saxes pass through the doors here. Accordingly, I've been…

18 years ago
by MoG (1 post)

Question from a new player on a vintage horn!

Ok, so I have an old Conn Transitional tenor that belonged to my grandfather, and I'm trying to learn how to play sax to join…

18 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)

the worth of a C-melody

so i just got a Conn straight neck C-melody sax and had it overhauled and i'm curious what the thing is worth. i suspect the…

18 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

A Conn, Martin, King, or Buescher?

Hey! I am thinking of buying an american "vintage" sax and i was wondering out of these four brands which brand is the more b…

18 years ago
by swingstreet (315 posts)

Baritone Saxophone

I was just given a baritone saxophone and am trying to find out exactly what it is, I think it is a 1925 Conn but am not sure…

18 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

King Super 20

There's a 1972-73 King Super 20 on ebay right now. I know these are great horns, but I am wondering if these are great years…

18 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

Charlie Parker's Sax?

First of all let me start by saying; I know absolutely nothing about saxophones. I am helping a friend sell a few things. Her…

18 years ago
by ps (35 posts)

Conn 6m! Please help!

Hi, I was thinking about buying a Conn transitional 6m (alto saxophone) and I wanted to know if this is a good idea. Any good…

18 years ago
by ps (35 posts)

Information needed on an old sax

We are hoping you can help us identify a saxaphone someone has given to us. We do not know much about saxaphones as no one we…

18 years ago
by napas14 (24 posts)

Martin Indiana... Again.

Okay So, I was just wondering how a stage I Martin Indiana serial 43XXX compares to some of the other student/ intermediate h…

18 years ago
by napas14 (24 posts)

Vintage Conns questions.

Right now I am currently aware that the old conn 6m and 10m alto saxes are both great horns...beat only by the mark VI, but i…

18 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)
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