What is the best vintage tenor saxophone?
What is the best vintage tenor saxophone?
Many think of American horns as THE classic vintage horns. The big makers there were Buescher, Martin, King, and Conn. The most popular of those in terms of players raving about them are Buescher Big B or 400, The Martin Committee III (Music man or Magna are fancy versions), King Super 20, and Conn 10M.
Is Martin a good saxophone brand?
The Martin Alto Saxophone is a high quality advanced student model instrument. It has a high quality lacquer finish and is free blowing and easy to play. These saxophones feel and play like famous brands that are twice the price! Comes with a 3 year warranty.
What is considered a vintage saxophone?
The term vintage saxophone has been used to describe everything from 100+ year-old horns—which would really be considered antiques in the truest sense of the word—to modern horns with a faux vintage finish. For example, this is my Evette & Schaeffer HP baritone from 1886.
What kind of saxophone did Dexter Gordon play?
As a youth Gordon played the clarinet and alto saxophone, but the improvising of Lester Young inspired him to play the tenor saxophone exclusively. He gained early experience in bands led by Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Billy Eckstine, and alto saxophonist Charlie Parker, who also influenced Gordon’s music.
Where are Martin saxophones made?
Elkhart, Indiana
All were produced in Elkhart, Indiana. The Martin Committee trumpets and saxophones were favorites of jazz musicians.
What can I do with an old saxophone?
Sell it. Take the sax to the most reputable repair shop near you and have them appraise it. This is a fast and simple way to learn what the sax is worth. They may have consignment options or offer to buy it from you directly.
Is this Martin professional tenor saxophone in good condition?
This auction is for a”The Martin” Professional Tenor Saxophone. The original neck has a matching serial number on it. It is an excellent condition horn with 97% of the original lacquer remaining. The serial number is 190248. I don’t see any dents or repair works or resolderings. It comes in the original case that is in excellent condition as well.
What is a brand new 1950 Martin tenor sax?
A great time capsule– a“Brand New” 1950 Martin Tenor Sax! Vintage Martin saxes are highly prized and some of the best ever produced in the United States. This was Martin’s top of the line professional tenor sax and considered to be the best playing Martin model ever made! The engraving is sharp and clear and very intricate.
How long is a Martin Indiana tenor saxophone?
Up for auction is a vintage Martin Indiana Tenor Saxophone. The saxophone is aproximately 30 inches in length I apologize for the green reflection on the saxophone. We took the pictures near our studio green screen. The serial number on the saxophone is 54600.
Is there plate loss on a 1938 Martin tenor sax?
This auction is for a vintage 1938 Martin Tenor Saxophone in its original case. The instrument has been in storage for years and will need new pads. There is plate loss. We are selling this for our client’s father’s estate and are unfamiliar with how to test this.