SOLD - ***A rare mouthpiece, with buttery tones, that made even me sound good.*** On arrival, it had a original tip at 0.079",... NOW 0.089" Tip after repair/reface. Gerry Mulligan played on one, a 5M. .... and we're forced to raise our 4M size, to 5M, if you catch my drift.
Selmer 2000s ‘La Voix II’ Eb Alto, Silver Plate, #9,024k (Archived)
$SOLD - Ser# 9,024,xxx. Intermediate Selmer from the recent years. Rare Silver plate in 97% condition. Model SAS-280RS. It arrived we'll played, yet still playing very strong. I was very impressed with the action and feel and I would say that this could keep up with some pro saxes! 1) it's a "selmer", with all the ergos and tone you're after. I would label the tone as "bold, focused, slightly brighter than Vintage tone, yet, very responsive and firm". The bell is "traditional-sized bell" for the clean, focused sound. (I found the bell curve to be very interesting--flares to the right). Comes with the original Selmer hard case/backpack-type with the "la voix" on it.
---We just finished a full disassembly, silver dip cleaning, chemical cleaning, and replaced the main palm key pads and Eb for longevity and easy maintenance! All shined up and helped her sing the doors down!
Cosmetic Rating: 9.0
This sax is a super cool sax! I actually really like the tone. It must be reminiscent of my ol' Series II selmer.
Item #: WWS11.2E5.77.1131.5-C240
Conn 1921 ‘New Wonder I’ Bb Soprano, Curved, Silver #76,xxx(Archived)
SOLD - (On consignment -- Plays mild-ok on old pads) #76k, Keyed to F!, Finish: Original Silver. There are only a few curved sopranos we can recommend. This is one! Having the high-F key and it being is great shape overall make this one to watch, or scoop up. No major damage to report and the sax is in great shape cosmetically.
Comes with original case is good shape (mild vintage smell); currently no handle, but ask be if I have a replacement to add to the this package.
Holton ‘Sil-Vae-Lay’ C-Melody, (RAC Reface)- 0.086″ (Archived)
SOLD - These are cast metal then encased in hard rubber, which made an amazingly warm, but powerful. Measures 3.47" in length. This one is black and I had Bob fill a tooth groove and Bob Carpenter has just refaced it to a 0.086". and it's ready to go.
Woodwind Co. ‘New York “N3″‘ Alto – 0.062” (Archived)
SOLD - Terrific material and good classic design. Larger chamber makes for a big vintage sound. reminds me of a slant signature sound but a but more 'vintage-nasal' with the Original tip size of 0.062".
Woodwind Co. ‘New York #5* ‘ Tenor, Rose Gold-Plated, Ser#X324 (reface)- 0.105″ (Archived)
SOLD - Here is another awesome, rare mouthpiece. heavy body brass design, ser# "X324". This mouthpiece blows really well and the tip is 0.105" (refaced by "a guy") and then improved seal by me. The bite plate is a replacement (black). I opted to buff off refacer's name because I would not want my name on it looking like that--plus, he doesn't get credit for my tight seal. Now with it so clean, I was tempted to plate it (since it's already slightly unoriginal)--now it's Rose Gold. These are often equated with Otto Links, however these have a small chamber. These are commonly seen and sought after in the #5 and #7 so this one is priced very nicely at:
...now 399.00 with pro reface(s), and non-original BG gold ligature but it needs help, and now Rose Gold Plated
Woodwind Co. ‘New York #5’ Tenor, Brass, Ser# X359 – 0.093″ (Archived)
SOLD - Here is another awesome, rare mouthpiece. heavy body brass design, ser# "X359". This mouthpiece blows really well and the tip is 0.093". On arrival it was a 0.092" but the table and tip seal needed my light touch. I wanted to keep this as true to the #5 as possible. These are often equated with Otto Links, however these have a smaller chamber. These are commonly seen and sought after in the #5 and #7 so this one is priced very nicely.
Woodwind Co. ‘New York “B6″‘ Tenor, (RAC reface) – 0.105” (Archived)
SOLD - Terrific material and good classic design. Smaller chamber makes for a focused vintage sound. Bob Carpenter just opened this one up to a easy blowing .105" with a 23mm facing length.