SOLD - For the Gerry Mulligan lovers! ... Ser#271k, Original finish at 90%--color is great! LADY FACE/Naked Lady pentagram engraved on the bell. It needs a rebuild. She arrived with lots of dents and dings. I'll work those out. The neck ring was replaced with a 1940s king zephyr three-ring neckstrap ring (this is actually a good thing for you players). The only other 'bad' worth mentioning, is the Opt F# guard has been lost. I have found a 12M replacement part!! (in bare brass). There are some dents on the back side that I want to improve and the body tube will straighten during the rebuild; I have no worry there. Case: currently has the Conn-wrapped original. Let's talk about upgrading this...$300?
Let's get it rebuilt with a WWS Rebuild ($1200+) and let's talk about the special rebuild details you want on this one. larger brass resos?!? This sax will be a great player with a huge tone!; don't forget the insane market-desire on this model for the Collector in you.
Yanagisawa 1971 ‘6 Series/B6’ Eb Baritone, Low A, #571k (Archived)
SOLD - A very early era, professional Yanagisawa/Yani baritone known as the "6 Series". This is one of the earliest years that received the full "[Yani logo]" on the the bell - built by Yani, claimed by Yani. Of course is also says "Japan" under the serial number and has the logo on the neck neck brace and the clothes guard.
Conn ‘Eagle’ Baritone, 1920s – 0.070″
SOLD - The original tip is 0.070" right now. Help direct us to how best to size the time to you (It will likely not go higher than 0.105"). Notice the lower walls cutout for comfort - cool! A great large chamber mouthpiece made of hard rubber mouthpiece from the golden era. If you want it closer to original with minor inspections and enhancements, the price will be $229.00
These were commonly paired with New Wonder I or II saxes originally.
Item #:WWSL8E3.11091.7-003
Conn ‘Eagle’ Baritone, 1920s (RAC reface) – 0.104″ (Archived)
SOLD - (My main recommendation for Bass Saxes) a great large chamber mouthpiece made of hard rubber mouthpiece from the golden era. The original tip was refaced by Bob. Notice the lower walls cutout for comfort - cool!
Other: ‘No Name’ Baritone/BASS, Rubber, (RAC Reface) – 0.105″ (Archived)
SOLD - SOUND FILE - A great large chamber mouthpiece made of hard rubber mouthpiece from the golden era. The original tip was refaced by Bob. Notice the lower walls cutout for comfort - cool!
Other: ‘No Name’ Baritone, Rubber (WWS Reface) – 0.080″ (Archived)
SOLD - A great large chamber mouthpiece made of hard rubber mouthpiece from the golden era. Now refaced and opened up to 0.080". Notice the lower walls cutout for comfort - cool! Very Low Baffle: it is more straight (lower) than a Conn Eagle.
Item #:WWSL4E1.11091.7-005-C45
Conn ‘Eagle’ Baritone, 1920s – 0.062″ (Archived)
SOLD - The original tip is 0.062" right now. Large chamber. Notice the lower walls cutout for comfort - cool! A great large chamber mouthpiece made of hard rubber mouthpiece from the golden era. If you want it closer to original with minor inspections and enhancements, the price will be $229.00. I offer this for the more traditional player...or those with less air.
These were commonly paired with New Wonder I or II saxes originally.
Item #:WWSL5E5.11091.7-004
Buescher 1955 ‘Aristocrat II – Big B’ Eb Baritone, #351,41x (Archived)
SOLD - WWS REBUILD in buescher snap-in pads, Finish: Original Lacquer at 50%.
Serial number 351xxx. 60+% Original Lacquer, The Big Bs are famous for a BIG warm sound with rich low notes--resonant low end the fills the room, probably due to some help from the big bell flare. Mid-range gets a little thin but the low notes make up for it. These fit very well in jazz or concert bands. Intonation is pretty good all-round, C# is non-articulated, but my biggest complainant on the model is the lack of pants-guard on the backside. Beyond that, the Big B Baritones have a cult following who seek that fat warm sound.
This sax has a a WWS Rebuild on it. We originally sold it to a local customer who chose to sell it back to us due to their life changes. I will happily tune our pad-work up and send it out playing as good as I remember it.
CASE: It came back with the original case (working, yet poor condition). We can talk about case options for this one.