SOLD - Sarge's Collection: 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.
SML 1955 ‘Revision D’ Bb Tenor, Perma-Gold, 99% #12k (Archived)
SOLD - These are superb tenors, made in France and rare as well. This one is in original perma-gold plate that I will call 98%. The Rev D is very well respected and known for a uniquely special tone. This sax has a nice engraving and I love the shiny vs matte look SML created in this original setup. Serial # 12xxx = 1955, Gold Finish was SMLs top option and super rare, thus the price. SML saxophones have a big Conn 10m like sound, but the advantage of french mechanical design, so they are more ergonomic. The SMLs really do have a sound all their own--French focus crossed with American Beef--Superb! Did I mention that my personal alto is a Rev D?!?! The case is currently a none original vintage case is nice shape. This one has yet to be rebuilt but it completely deserves "The Sarge Special Rebuild"--Premium with larger resos (Resotech-gold ones!). Price includes the deluxe rebuild!
This sax is one that I wish I would have kept.
Keilwerth ‘ST-90, Series 1’ Bb Tenor, #970,3xx (Archived)
SOLD - Here's a great used, one-of-my-favorite, not-thrashed models! New in the last 10yrs-ish, serial #970xxx, newer construction, gold lacquer throughout, Real pearls! (the later series III and IV lost that), no high F# but a great tone! I've seen some of these hold their own with some pro saxes just in the tone. These have very comfortable, modern keywork and should not hinder any student getting started. Comes with good case and mouthpiece.
Cosmetic condition rating: 9.0
READY TO PLAY!
Yamaha ‘YTS-475’ Bb Tenor, Intermediate Level, #285xxx (Archived)
$SOLD- This is one of Yamaha's Intermediate, yet very high quality, saxes. Compare this with the older
Cosmetic condition rating: 9.5 *********
PC work pending
Yamaha ‘YTS-200 AD “Advantage”‘ Bb Tenor, #D25xxx (Archived)
$SOLD - Here's the newest student model from Yamaha, used and overall in great shape. serial #xxxxx, newer construction, gold lacquer body and nickel keys (good for kids). It arrived with a few dents that I will burnish out. no high F# but a great tone! These have very comfortable, modern keywork and should not hinder any student getting started. Comes with hard case and mouthpiece.
Cosmetic condition rating: 8.5
PC work complete!
Vito ‘[YTS-21]’ Bb Tenor, #010xxx (Archived)
$SOLD- Vito is the little brother to Yamaha. Here's a used, not-thrashed models, recent in the last 15yrs-ish, serial #010xxx, newer construction, gold lacquer, nickel key (good for kids), Real pearls!, no high F# but a great tone! These have very comfortable, modern keywork and should not hinder any student getting started. Comes with blue Vito case and mouthpiece.
Cosmetic condition rating: 7.5
PC work complete!
Otto Link ‘Super Tone Master – 6*S’ Tenor, FL-Double Band (WWS) – 0.099″ (Archived)
SOLD - A super RARE marked "6*S" - Full Package: Box, ligature and cap! ...on arrival, an improper tip measurement at 082", now a 0.099"!!! (or a Link 6**) It arrived with an improper curve and tip size. Between Bob Carpenter and myself doing a duos worth of the refacing work, this will be a superb player once we are satisfied. Under close inspection, we knew it was our duty to bring this baby to life! All repairs were sealed with silver & gold plating.