SML “Le Strama” Rev. B Alto Saxophone (like Coleman Hawkins Special)

SOLD Early SML alto with left hand bell keys, says “Le Strama” on the bell. Looks nearly exactly like the horn they used to make the early “Coleman Hawkins Special” alto- I say nearly exactly because I cannot be certain it is exactly the same, but I do not see any differences myself. These horns …

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(sold) 1933 Conn 6M Transitional Alto Saxophone

SOLD This saxophone (and another like it that I didn’t even have a chance to post to the site) sold in August of 2021. If you are interested in acquiring one like it, let me know. I enjoy putting good 6Ms into player’s hands. (Original description below) This is a ready to play 1933 Conn …

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For Sale: 1926 Conn New Wonder II Alto Saxophone, Burnished Gold Plate

SOLD/TRADED   Here is a beautiful piece of American craftsmanship from 1926, a Conn New Wonder Series II alto saxophone in burnished gold plate with elaborate engraving. Let’s just get down to the nuts and bolts here: when I am done restoring this horn, this will be a stunningly beautiful alto with power and richness of …

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King Super 20 Alto Saxophone, Full Pearls

SOLD This is a 1950 King Super 20 alto saxophone in original lacquer with its original case, currently undergoing a full mechanical rebuild by me.   It is in very good physical condition, and the particular variety of this horn can be classified either as a “Series 1A” or a “Series I transitional”, with the very first …

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Martin Committee III (aka “The Martin”) Tenor Saxophone

  SOLD This is an exceptionally fine original condition Martin Committee III aka “The Martin” tenor saxophone made in 1946, which currently wears its original pads and is in line for a full overhaul with flat metal resonators.   The original lacquer is about as perfect as you see on these older Martins (which have …

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Conn 6M Transitional Alto Saxophone w/ Overslung New York Neck

  SOLD   This is a freshly overhauled Conn 6M transitional alto saxophone from 1934 with the “New York” neck.  This saxophone is in nearly flawless condition and comes with its original case, mouthpiece, ligature, mouthpiece cap, and Conn pad measuring tool.  As a result of the excellent work on the part of the Conn …

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1941 King Zephyr Special Tenor Saxophone

  SOLD Photos above are pre-overhaul.  This saxophone was reserved prior to overhaul, and received a restoration customized to its new owner’s specifications.   This is a 1941/42 King Zephyr Special tenor saxophone, which came to me with most of its original pads.  It is in incredibly clean original condition for a pre-war King, and …

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1940 Conn 26M VIII, Original Lacquer

SOLD This is a 1940 Conn 26M with the VIII stamp on the body and neck, in original lacquer with original case.  It came to me with original pads, and will be overhauled for sale.  The overhaul is included in the price. To learn about the 26M (alto version) or 30M (tenor version) of the …

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