SOLD - Serial #51k, Straight Bb soprano in rare gold plate (heavy tarnish but beautiful underneath!). It looks like it will be in excellent condition.
The first inspection says that it is in great shape with denting to the bell (from setting on the sax stands too hard). I will work on the bell lip - the good news is that the metal is thick and strong.
CASE: It arrived without a case, however, we can discuss acquiring a nice one included in the price.
Martin sopranos are some of Sarge's and my favorites! They are well-built in strong metal. Intonation is easy to enjoy and I'll test a few mouthpieces when possible.
Vito ‘LeBlanc’ Bb Tenor, #220,241 (Archived)
SOLD - Cosmetic condition rating: 8.5 *** Plays great after tune ups! Nice hard case.
Conn 1928 ‘New Wonder II’ Bb Tenor, Silver, Custom #211k (Archived)
SOLD - SOUND FILE -Custom WWS fabrication & restoration. Selmer parts added, Oversized Resotech Resos, White Roo pads & and a new case! "Hotrod" will be one for the memory books!
Martin 1957 ‘The Martin Tenor’ Bb Tenor, #202k (Archived)
SOLD - Another great Martin here at WWS. It's a 75% Original Lacquer "The Martin Tenor" purchased from the 2nd owner. These are super hard to find and always in high demand. The serial numbers match on the Neck and Body #202k dates it to 1957, Martin's have a great tone that is quickly becoming very well respected in the market--clean tone, resonant low end!, even tone throughout, and better than average ergos for the vintage sax world. CASE: Original case was in rough-stinky shape... So I will be pairing this sax with a NEW PROTEC CASE ($142). It's getting our Vintage Standard Rebuild with large flat metal resonators (75% sizing, which is larger than Standard) and natural cork throughout. Item#:WWS12.0S0.251.5-C5-17
Buescher 1967 ‘400’ Bb Tenor #429k (Archived)
SOLD - This is a nice 400 model made about a year after the Selmer takeover ser. # 429,xxx. The finish is original and to me, looks very handsome. It has the same body, neck with underslung octave mechanism and keywork as the famous older brother the "Top Hat" model, but with nickel plated keys. Buescher still made great 400's through the sixties, this one was made appx. 1967. It has a warm centered tone, but can be pushed hard with a metal mouthpiece. The Lacquer is original and about 85%, but the neck and the inside of the bell are nearly worn to bare brass.
These are some of the most undervalued horns on the vintage market.
Ready to Go! (ask me about my available cases to pair with it)
Selmer 1977 ‘Mark VII’ Eb Alto, w/ F#, #267,4xx (Archived)
SOLD - The little brother to the famous Mark VI - Worn original lacquer - This sax was in storage for the past 20 years and mostly adult owned/used with that family. mid-heavy, focused Selmer tone; It's more thin/focused/mid core only tone than the VI (a little darker, rounder).
Item:WWS1W20W0.00.01191.8-C0
Buescher 1924 ‘True Tone’ Eb Alto, Series II, Silver, #155k Archived)
SOLD - A unique Buescher TT series II - look at that B bell guard! It looks like an octopus!
Martin 1939 ‘Committee II- Lion & Crown’ Bb Tenor, #133k, ROSE GOLD (Archived)
SOLD - Rose Gold plated Committee II Tenor, lacquer coated body! From Sarge's Collection - the rarest of the rare... The story?!: It was built by the Martin Company for a top salesman... Sarge was the 3rd owner. Will you be the 4th? It's a 1939 Martin with Serial #133,585 on neck and body. Older pads that play and an old Martin Committee 2 case as well.