Now located in Tukwila, Washington - U.S.A.

Inventory & Services

We've seen thousands of saxophones & mouthpieces! With happy customers from around the globe, we setup saxes for you to enjoy. Whether it's your sax or one from our inventory, let's talk about the options!

What is WWS?

A legacy business connecting saxophone experts. We buy, sell, & restore saxophones and accessories while we help you get what you need out of your gear. We love saxophones and helping you learn along the way.

Check in with Chadd at:

WorldWideSax@gmail.com

 

WorldWide Vault

Come and search among the many great finds of WWS--the rare, the unique, the cool, the important. Study saxophone information to your heart's content!

Recent Inventory

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All Inventory last updated as of 5/21/2020

 

The Show Room 2018

Selmer Mark VI Silver Restoration

Mark VI, Saxello, Tipped-Bell

Studying Mouthpiece Curves

Gold Restoration - Martin Typewriter

The Show Room 2014-2018

Neck Comparisons

Who We Are

WorldwideSax is a lover of saxophones. It is a preserver of history with a focus on expert repair. It is a research and educational tool for saxophone traits and differences.  We love educating people on how good vintage instruments are, especially for the value. WWS sells & refurbishes vintage saxophone collectibles and limited accessories.

We believe in hand-crafted craftsmanship because vintage horns were built with such; and many factory built horns today can lack the "soul" that was built into vintage saxes …by hand! We execute certain elements of precision and customization that only can be done by hand. We also believe that it's important to connect you with the sound and sax/mouthpiece that you need, regardless of my inventory in stock.

WWS  was created by Steve "Sarge" Stransky in 1997 and officially passed on to me, Chadd, his apprentice in 2011. While so much of today's work in still a one-man show by me, Chadd, I feel wrong claiming all the efforts and data that WWS offers -- it truly is a collaboration of many great minds and efforts even still to this day. I must give credit to mentors and friends: Sarge, Bob Carpenter, other great techs, players and countless lovers of vintage saxes who constantly teach me new things.

We offer decades of knowledge building the joy into your instrument. (See our Testimonials)

Major Restorations

Silver restorations are the most common. We do not "Re-Lacquer" saxes. While not every sax can qualify for the labor-intensive work of a Restoration, we have done more than a few sentimental projects to bring saxes back to life!  You don't need a 5-digit Selmer to warrant having this type of Restoration.

There are variety of options in a WWS Restoration. The most common, and recommended one is "Silver" (shiny or Matte). But we've also been part of "Bare Brass"--shiny or matte, "Gold" -- shiny or matte, Nickel, and a blend of a few options.  Billing quotes are always customized, however, you'll certainly need to budget $3000.00 just to do yourself justice.

See more of our MAJOR RESTORATIONS within OUR FINEST section!


 

Featured Sound Files

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    SOPRANOs-Conn1924WonderI_Yani-Buescher400-VIcopy1981_Buffet-SA18-20_1940s50s-2889
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    TenorMPCs-OTTOLINKS_Master96_4star88
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Want more? See: Sound Files for hundreds of other audios!

The Wings of WorldWideSax

  • icon_01Vintage Inventory Specializing in Vintage Pro saxes, we know them well. We will occasionally list a modern-pro sax for sale too. It's a matter of pairing you with what you're truly seeking.
  • icon_02Student InventoryHelping local parents & students get quality used saxes for a fair price, plus additional consulting.
  • icon_03Misc. For SaleNecks, plugs, cases, custom items that don't categorize easily. ...aka: Unique things you should scan!

  • icon_04Repair ServicesSaxes & Mouthpieces - WWS mostly focuses on Full Rebuilds. We do try to help small repairs when we can and, of course, treat our past customers with VIP effort.
  • icon_05RestorationsMajor restorations are stunning and take an enormous amount of time and planning from start to finish. 
  • icon_06VIP ScoutingThe WWS VIP Scout List helps you be the first one in line for a new item. Or simply have us Scout for your requests.

  • icon_07Education & ResearchDocumenting some of the coolest saxes of all time in photo and sound! We do this by request & curiosity. 
  • icon_08Charity/OutreachOne of my growing missions is to help underprivileged students who truly need a better sax. I hope to invite you along on this mission as it develops more!
  • icon_09Personalized Consulting & AdvisingThis is a joy and happens constantly around here--in person, by phone/email. 

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