Martin 1947 ‘The Martin Alto’ Eb Alto, #164,86x (Archived)

1947 "The Martin Alto" (Committee III)

Original lacquer showing signs of use but this arrived in Factory Original setting (pads, corks...etc). It looks pretty good for 60+ yrs and proof of playing time but with that true Vintage Character. Great/fat/lush tone, decent ergos. Nice early ser # 164K matches on both the neck and body. Early ones are know for fatter, more resonant tones. The sax is overall in good shape with 80% lacquer; larger patch missing on the bell likely from hands, all the rest is normal wear from use. Some small dings will burnish out. It comes in an original, wood, orange Martin Case in working order, one latch a little loose but seems to work fine. it will receive a complete rebuild with our "Vintage Standard" set up, Prestini NS tan lambskin pads and flat metal reso's all included

SOUND FILE: "Blind": Random order: Dolnet Series-II, 1956 King Zephyr, 1972 Buffet "Super DynAction", 1947 "The Martin Alto"

SOUND FILE: ALTOs "MARTIN 3-Pack": 1947 The Martin Alto (Comm 3), 1940 Committee II alto(Comm 2), Martin "Centennial Model" (5:47min)

SOUND FILE: Here Sarge plays/compares a "The Martin Alto" to a King Super 20

SOUND FILE: Buffet SDA vs King Marigaux SML vs The Martin Alto

SOUND FILE: Julius Keilwerth New King, Buffet SDA, The Martin Alto, Buescher 400

SOUND FILE: 5digit Selmer mk vi, vs a Big B vs. a The Martin Alto

Item #: WWS5.6E1.00.651.2