Martin 1970s ‘Magna’ Eb Alto, #310k (Archived)

"The Martin Alto - Magna"

Price: SOLD

Year: 1967-70s
Make: Martin
Model: Magna

Status: SOLD
Finish: Original
Serial Number: 310,xxx

(On Consignment - Plays rough, needs adjustment or rebuild )

It plays solid enough right now on the older pads to get a vibe of its powerful tone.

Original finish with original neck. It is a later serial number, so the engraving script font changed, but all the other key components are there. This may be at the very end of the Martin Magnas due to the serial number. It actually required me to do some researching to get a rough dating. Some research led to #305k being 1967; so we will be that year or later.

Magnas are basically the same sax design as the earlier "The Martin Alto" or Committee III. There were a few key changes; LH roller add, the 3D silver cross on the bell and neck, and the more prominent nickel keywork.

Rebuild included with higher price, option listed.

CASE: yes.

Sound Files on "The Martin Alto"s:

1.
ALTOs-BLIND-4x: Selmer Mark VI #199k, The Martin Alto #169k, Olds Super #1319, King Zephyr Special #223k
6:11
2.
BLIND-4x-KingSuper20-367k_Martin184k_ConnVIII6M-309k_SelmerUSA824k-Omega
6:06
3.
ALTOs-JKnk_TMA_SDA_B400
2:54
4.
ALTOs-'50THC333k,'47TMA163k,'31Chu24
4:20
5.
ALTOs-B400_TMA_Vi101k
4:48
6.
ALTOS-VI_TMA_aristo1
1:47
7.
ALTO-MARTINs_TheMartinAlto_MartinCom
5:47
8.
ALTOs4x-RANDOM_Dolnet_SDA72_TMA47_Ze
4:45
9.
2:33
10.
2:15
11.
1:43