SOLD - Sarge's Collection: Whew! this baby always gets more looks in the shop than most. What a color! This Uber-professional level Bb Tenor saxophone is fabricated and hand made from 72% formulated Copper alloy yellow brass with full rib post construction and hand hammered bell. All rods are solid nickel silver with stainless steel screws, springs are tempered blue steel and authentic Mother of Pearl key buttons are used throughout. All the Guardala extras come standard, like hand engraving on the bell (not laser engraved like the later made Guardala's), high F#, plus extensive fine tuning key adjustment screws at all critical points, but you can't miss the meticulous, fancy, hand engraving on the bell. Upper and lower key stacks are ergonomically designed for smooth, accurate and positive digital feel.
The serial number is super low FROM THE FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION ( #00832 -- CORRECTED NUMBERS 10/2016, Made in Germany). This sax was manufactured long before Dave Guardala's association with LA Sax started (that is, the "LA SAX" Laser engraved saxes bearing his name, after B&S folded), and LA Saxes compromises in the quality of the product began appearing. Don't be tricked, the DG500's are the real thing, serial numbers will differentiate the B&S models from the LA sax ones. The mouthpiece (in the pics) is sarge's and is not for sale or included. I never knew Sarge to even play this one and the set up is with tan pads and metal domed resos with rivet (like modern selmer). There are only two cosmetic things to mention and it is 1) a small lacquer burn on the low B key (see pics) and 2) the bow rib (very bottom) was resoldered at one point. I don't know the story there but I just reduced the price $500 to reflect this. Rare rose gold lacquered brass is so beautiful. I will have to find a nice case for her.
Couf 1984 ‘Superba 1’ Bb Tenor, #90k (Archived)
1984-85 J. Keilwerth/H.Couf Supeba 1 Tenor [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="6187,6186,6185,6184,6183,6182,6181,6180"] [content_box custom_class="block_1"][row][span8] Price: $SOLD [/span8][/row][/content_box] [row] [span4][caret_list] Year: 1984-85 Make: Couf Model: Superba 1 [/caret_list][/span4] [span4][caret_list] Status: $Sold! Finish: Original Lacquer Serial Number: 90,xxx [/caret_list][/span4] [/row] Equipped with High F#, beautiful original lacquer, S# 90,xxx, matching neck, nice late era Superba 1, these are noted for a very…
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Conn 1941 ’10M’ Bb Tenor, #304,2xx
#304k with Rolled Tone holes. ORIGINAL FINISH at 85%. I'm not going to talk too much about this one. The resume should tell you all you need to know. It plays awesome; it is the prime era for Conn 10M sound. You'll love it. Note the reso upgrade: The boost to the tones is adding some treble to the power. aka: a legit jazzer might not love the boost, but a Rock 'n' Roller will love it. [this is not a major difference, just something I must make a note of for your ears. If you'd like to have a conversation about it, let's chat! Also, I can work up a Sound File per your Request also.] Fresh Tan Pads, new metal thumbhook from the owner. (YES! You'll love this!) Also, the original thumbhook is in the case to preserve originality.
--Like-New Protec XL case ($155~)
--Thumbhook upgrade ($70~) (Original hook is in the case for the collector)
--Fresh repad ($900-1100~)
--Brass reso upgrade ($150~)
= +$1275.00 (est) of invested value into a great sax.
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Conn 1925 ‘New Wonder I/Chu Berry Transitional’ Bb Tenor, Silver #166k (Archived)
1925 Silver Conn [New Wonder I/"Chu Berry" Transitional] Tenor [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="6051,6050,6049,6048,6047,6046,7972"] [content_box custom_class="block_1"][row][span8] Price: $SOLD [/span8][/row][/content_box] [row] [span4][caret_list] Year: 1925 Make: Conn Model: New Wonder I/II - Chu Berry, Transitional [/caret_list][/span4] [span4][caret_list] Status: $SOLD Finish: Silver plate Serial Number: 166,xxx [/caret_list][/span4] [/row] Ser.# m166,xxx. Another Wonder II (aka a "Chu") with nailfile G#, rolled…
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Buffet 1981 ‘S-1’ Bb Tenor, #31,9xx (Archived)
$SOLD - PRETTY! This rare Buffet S-1 looks and plays great on arrival with pads that were worked on elsewhere. We will adjust the playability to verify it to play awesome right out of the box. The case is a molded SKB hard case in good shape.
Known for its well design, these heavy horns keep adjustment well and are very reliable, also excellent intonation and crazy gadgets on the Eb/C rocker, Low Bb table, High F#, & opt. F#--Highly over-engineered. The serial number is 31,9xx, which means it was made in 1981. the later the era, the more edge the sax will have; and some folks prefer them for that trait. The S-1 is actually quite brighter and bolder than the previous SDAs; so they're a cross between the Buffet SDA & a King Super 20 but lean towards the French sound.
Buffet 1976 ‘S-1’ Bb Tenor, #26,0xx (Archived)
1976 Buffet (Paris) Crampon S-1 [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="6031,6030,6029,6028,6027,6026,6025,6024,6023,6022"] [content_box custom_class="block_1"][row][span8] Price: $SOLD [/span8][/row][/content_box] [row] [span4][caret_list] Year: 1976 Make: Buffet Model: S-1 [/caret_list][/span4] [span4][caret_list] Status: $Sold! Finish: Original Lacquer, near mint Serial Number: 26,0xx [/caret_list][/span4] [/row] ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! This rare Buffet S-1 looks and plays great on arrival and the pads might still be original (I bet not--pads in…
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Buescher 1967 ‘Buescher 400’ Bb Tenor, #420k
$1899.00 - This is a nice 400 model made about a year after the Selmer takeover ser. # 420,xxx. The finish is original and to me, looks very handsome. It has the same body, neck with underslung octave mechanism and keywork as the famous older brother the "Top Hat" model, but with nickel plated keys. Buescher still made great 400's through the sixties, this one was made appx. 1967. It has a warm centered tone, but can be pushed hard with a metal mouthpiece. The Lacquer is original and about 85%, but the neck and the inside of the bell are nearly worn to bare brass. I plan burnish out a few dents and to do a complete Buescher style rebuild. These are some of the most undervalued horns on the vintage market. Ready to Go! (ask me about my available cases to pair with it)
Sound File (actual sax!): Tenor MOUTHPIECEs Custom Series:
Blues Blaster112 - Florida113 - FatBoy113
Mouthpieces Sound File: Selmer "Jazz E", WWS custom 6, Level Air 7, Tonalin 5*
Item #: WSS00.00.111.1-S11
Buescher 1953 ‘400 – “Top Hat & Cane”‘ Bb Tenor, #346,86x (Archived)
SOLD - SOUND FILE - Wow, oh wow. COLLECTOR ALERT! Original pads, minor tune-ups done. Ser# 346,xxx dates it to 1953-4! You'd be surprised how long these Buescher pads can last! Notable mentions: one resolder (neck support braces--very well done), minor dings removed from bow, bell lip wear on an old rim bend(see pic). Comes with original case in very good shape (all latches work etc)
I'm more than happy to queue up a Sound File to prove this baby plays lusciously.