Another superb tenor, in the 307,xxx range, Original Lacquer at 85%. They are versatile, warm sounding, comfortable playing tenors, with better intonation than most, even including Selmer. My client has decided to thin his herd of saxes (even after having other pro players love this sax!). It received a faithful Buescher snap in rebuild, with metal backed pads to make it feel original in 2009 by The Sarge. The owner ordered a custom Walt Johnson case ($450!) that is sized for the Big B--it will not fit a Mark VI--it is a Buescher padding template. I would like to sell them as a pair. However, I may entertain an option to try to swap out for another case.
Guardala ‘DG Studio’ Tenor, Ser#5496 – 0.111″ (Archived)
SOLD - Yep. The Bomb right here. The handmade greatness, # 5496 with "DG" on the front. "Atilla" on the lower shank (???). Original tip @ 0.112" on arrival, but I needed to repair the rail-seal and metal flaking off. WWS REPAIRED TIP @ 0.111". Repairs consisted of seal enhancement and new silver plating to the table and rail edges. Currently, I don't have a ligature paired with it but I'd be happy to look for a good one for you. A slight tooth groove in the bite pad, and a new clear pad stuck on.
Original Guardala memo:
"STUDIO: This is the third brightest of the tenor models. It has tremendous volume with unexcelled resonance and a full and balance frequency response. This model incorporates a high baffle with a medium bore. the sound of this model is clearly demonstrated by Michael Brecker in the period 1979-1982 [Brecker Brothers Band]. The studio can be used for all types of music a 'Studio Man' would encounter from Fusion to Swing, hence the name. This is our middle of the road mouthpiece."
Dukoff ‘D5 – Miami, FL’ Soprano – 0.060″ (Archived)
typical smooth jazz sound, loud like a Dukoff, high step-slope baffle too. Tip size at original about 0.060". Near a Kenny G sound but he played on a D8. We also installed a clear tooth pad for your comfort and the mouthpiece's protection--There were small teeth marks started. Comes with original ligature and box! Item: WWS2.60.00.2161.1-0
Brilhart ‘Level-Air 5*’ Tenor, 1971 Ser# 91071 (Archived)
Sold - This mpc is a nice free blowing mpc with a tip measuring 0.095". Ser # 91071 It blows a big sound with heavy mid tones for a metal, cliff-style baffle. Denim marks on the table. Currently no ligature.
Couf 1979 ‘Superba 1’ Eb Alto, #83k (Archived)
1979 H. Couf Superba I Alto [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="5175,5182,5178,5183,5177,5176"] [content_box custom_class="block_1"][row][span8] Price: $SOLD [/span8][/row][/content_box] [row] [span4][caret_list] Year: 1979 Make: Couf Model: Superba 1 [/caret_list][/span4] [span4][caret_list] Status: $SOLD Finish: Original Lacquer Serial Number: 83,xxx [/caret_list][/span4] [/row] Ser # 83xxx, made sometime between 1979 and 1981, nice early Superba 1, these are noted for a very big,…
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Conn 1942 ‘6M VIII’ Eb Alto, “US”, Silver #309k (Archived)
1942 Conn 6M U.S. "VIII" SILVER Alto [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="5158,5161,5160,5162,5159,5157,5156,5155"] [content_box custom_class="block_1"][row][span8] Price: $SOLD [/span8][/row][/content_box] [row] [span4][caret_list] Year: 1942 Make: Conn Model: 6M - VIII - "US" [/caret_list][/span4] [span4][caret_list] Status: $SOLD Finish: Original Silver plate Serial Number: 309,xxx [/caret_list][/span4] [/row] One of the most sought after 6M's here: Silver, VIII stamp, Rolled Tone holes, in great shape! #309k,…
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Conn 1937 ‘6M VIII’ Eb Alto, Bare Brass #282k (Archived)
1937 Conn 6M "VIII" Alto, bare brass Restoration [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="5147,5150,5148,5149"] [content_box custom_class="block_1"][row][span8] Price: $SOLD [/span8][/row][/content_box] [row] [span4][caret_list] Year: 1937 Make: Conn Model: 6M - VIII [/caret_list][/span4] [span4][caret_list] Status: $SOLD Finish: Bare Brass Restoration Serial Number: 282,xxx [/caret_list][/span4] [/row] Here's another prime era 6M that will be a bargain for the actual transformation that it…
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Conn 1937 ‘6M VIII’ Eb Alto, #279k (Archived)
SOLD - Serial #279,xxx in good overall shape, original lacquer at about 92%. It has Rolled Tone Holes and the fine tuning neck adjuster. Stamped "VIII"s have been credited for playing better; there's just something about them and the vintage world knows it. The body is in great shape with minor dings in the bow, and one and 3 halves that would get to be called dents. Those will be addressed further along the rebuild process. It arrived in the original wood case that is in decent but functional shape. It could be used but the latches are vintage and moody. 😉 It will get a Vintage Conn Rebuild with flat metal resos on Prestini pads and natural cork throughout. This horn is one of THE examples for all those who love and respect Conn. All included for: