$~2,499.00 - For the warm, blend and punch on command, think of a Buescher Aristo 1. Blended dark lacquer colors. It looks like the era of 50s re-lacquer color to me. These Aristocrats are well-loved and respected for a little punch in their warm tone. The bells on this Aristo model have that narrow look, which I think helps add to its unique projection.
Buescher 1949 ‘Aristocrat II – Big B’ Bb Tenor, #319k
$1,999.00 - Dark color Gun Metal coloring. Sadly, not original finish, but it oozes the vintage look. Big B's are well-respected and loved saxes. This one just needs our love to bring it back to life.
King 1940 ‘Zephyr’ Bb Tenor, Series II, #223k
$2,499/$1,800.00 - New Arrival! A lovely King Zephyr tenor in deep, original lacquer. A full rebuild will put this in competition with those around it.
Martin 1950 ‘The Martin’ Bb Tenor, #174k
$2,299.00 - New Arrival - Just in! It's not a complete "looker" but I have some very high expectations that that means it will be a great "player"; as tends to be the case -- ugly ones play better. It is a tricky relac that had me thinking twice because the engraving was well protected. So I suspect it's a factory job.
Keilwerth 1955 ‘Tone King’ Eb Alto, #25k
$1,599.00 - New Arrival - Just in! Original finish Tone King alto. Excellent German build and JK lineage. It currently has no pads in it and will get those during the rebuild (ha!). original lacquer, nickel plated keys and the plastic pants guard is intact!
Yamaha ‘YAS-23’ Eb Alto, #368k
$649.00 - One of the gold standard saxes to start on. This one is in great condition and will last your young player a long time and get them started right.
Martin 1947 ‘The Martin Alto’ Eb Alto, #164k
$1,799.00 - New Arrival - Just in! In a clean original lacquer finish and only minor chair dings and dents to work back out. This is will be a ringer! It arrived in factory pads and felts (mostly!). I think this is cool to see.
Buescher 1973 ‘Buescher 400’ Eb Alto #600k
$1,599/899.00 - New Arrival - Just in! Classic, big 400 bell flare, Lacquer body nickel keys, Original pads and snap in resos. the late era changed to stainless steel springs (not the screw in gold versions). All snaps are present!