SOLD - A trusted "starter sax", with vintage Conn bones and strong metal! (good for kids). It also have the high F# key!
Cosmetic Rating: 7.0 -- mostly great
WWSL0ES2.5ES0.00.611.7-C-002
Other: ‘KSC – USA’ Eb Alto, #N60k (Archived)
SOLD - Here's a tricky sax/potential "diamond in the rough". I believe, due to some info from the past owner, that this could be a 1970s/early80s build that was a copy of a Selmer Mark VII. It is a heavy build and you'll see all the great things that we love for ergos.
TONE: The tone is not quick " vintage Selmer" as it is a little brighter. However, it is not the same extra bright tone of the modern saxes.
PADS: older, factory pads. PC work pending.
CASE: wood case. "good/ok" condition.
For this sax, we will include a basic tune-up and it will continue to play excellent. I see this as a great "step-up"/intermediate sax for someone on a budget... or a very nice pep band horn!
Conn 1942 ’10M’ Bb Tenor, #306,84x (Archived)
SOLD - A prime era 10m in original lacquer, S# 306,843. the thing is 30-m's and 10-m's are so different , i felt like i need to have both... the 30m is more of a jazz horn and the 10m works better for my rockin' R&B stuff. It has never seen any notable body damage, although some minor dents may have been rolled out before i got her. Rolled tone holes, Naked Lady engraving. The neck is slightly pulled down, i corrected that and eventually i will do a Conn Style Premium Rebuild, with Saxgourmet Kangaroo pads and flat metal resonators. The premium upgrade, with Teflon and Ultrasuede, will really do a lot to smooth out the action on her.
Chadd comments: This one is a real screamer. Setup with oversized flat metal resonators, and the Black Saxgourmet Roo pads. Just the real deal here, everything you'd expect from the fable of 10M's.
Originally, I got to sell this to a friend of Sarge's/mine. I had the rare opportunity to by her back and list her again through WWS; it's only fitting.
Item #:WWST2s5.0s0.5301.7-s06
Holton 1930 ‘Rudy Wiedoeft’ Eb Alto, Silver #39k (Archived)
SOLD - A collector's joy and diamond-in-the-rough alto! I am so tempted to keep this one for myself. It has trill keys, unique venting, neck tuning adjustment, and more! The Frank Holton Company operated in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, USA. The "RW" model is one of the more popular. This sax features:
--C1 venting
--G# trill
--Eb trill
--Eb3 trill
--Neck tuning adjuster
FINISH: Original silver plate, in excellent 90%+ condition
SOUND: Sweet, vintage, ... more to come here...
Current pad setup on arrival was a rivet, no reso. The tone was restricted. It plays well enough to hear the sweet tone, but I think that you'd really fall in love with this sax with a fresh WWS Rebuild and pads chosen for your preferences.
***WWS Rebuild included at the listed price.***
Item #:WWS2.5S0.00.521.7-0
Keilwerth ‘ST-90, Series IV’ Bb Tenor, #420,7xx (Archived)
SOLD - With high F# and the JK oversized pearls (plastic on this series IV), Here's a great used, one-of-my-favorite, not-thrashed models! New in the last 10yrs-ish, serial #420,xxx, newer construction, gold lacquer throughout! Comes with good case and mouthpiece.
Cosmetic condition rating: 7.5
PC work pending.
Item #:WWS5.1E2.28.4261.7-C0
Jupiter ‘Capital Edition, Model CES-760’ Eb Alto, #TF50,18x (Archived)
SOLD - Package deal - accessories in the case. I like these as a good "all round" starter sax (one of a few that meet this). Great Ergos, High F# key, silver neck, nice original hard case. Made in Taiwan, #TF50,18x Model CES-760. These models are newer to the market, my guess, since 2005 or so. This one looks like it was used for only 1-4 years.
PADS: in great original condition. I will likely be changing 1 pad, the other 3 potentials show "Medium" wear.
Cosmetic Rating: 9.0 -- Nice
Waiting for PC work
Item #:WWS2.8E9.95.6161.7-0
Vito 1965 ‘[Vito/Beaugnier, Transitional]’ Bb Tenor, #711A (Archived)
SOLD - Well better than a "starter sax" label, with vintage Vito/Beaugnier bones and strong metal! - Good for kids or someone who understands the quality build in that. The French lineage makes this sax a one of quality. Although the ergonomics are less friendly. It has heavy metal, strong metal, and good intonation. Rumor may have it that Vito was taking the parts from France, to assemble in Kenosha.
Left hand bell keys - (Beaugnier, French)
Standardized keywork - Vito (Kenosha, WI)
Pearl cap on key guards - I've seen on Vito Model 35 & 37(but not all).
G# has the ON/OFF Articulator
Screw adjustable F#-G# arm
TONE: the tone will be more rich than any modern student sax.
Cosmetic Rating: 6.5 wear and tear
At any rate, this will be a quality sax to enjoy!
Selmer 1963 ‘Mark VI’ Bb Tenor, #108k (Archived)
SOLD - #108k, player/collector's delight, ORIGINAL lacquer 85%! Will need a full rebuild to be fully enjoyable, however, I will tune it up so that you can play test it on the old pads. There are signs of past dent work in the bell and bow, one noticeable dent on the front bow guard, evidence of minor pull-down that was repaired well.
SOUND: This sax has a great resemblance in sound to the early 5-digit selmers. NOTE: rumor has it that the great craftsmen of the late 50s were still working on the Mark VIs through about #110xxx. This means that you can have that 5-digit tone in a sax like this and save $1000-4000 off that early-era pricing.
CASE: used protec case(blue) in nice shape.
Item #:WWS5W0.00.841.6-50ConsignmentKD