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Work Schedule 2016

On-going '16 side project:

Conn Chu Tenor-Super Gigger Custom

WWS horn #211k gets Custom Rebuild  with custom RED roo pads, maxed out Silver resotech resonators, Premium upgrades, keywork fabrication...etc

In Progress/On Hold

1-5-16 Conn 10M Tenor:

Worldwide Sax horn #349k gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with natural cork throughout for customer, and neckstrap moved. Long

Complete 

~LIMITED AVAILABILITY~ 

1-25-16

"The Martin Alto" Full  Standard Rebuild

Hurwitz

Complete

2/5/16 - 2/17/16

  Gold Restoration, Martin Typewriter alto: Customer horn returns from plating to get assembled and put together! I can't wait! Hurwitz

In Progress

~LIMITED AVAILABILITY~ 

2-25-16 King Zephyr Alto: Worldwide Sax horn #322k gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with natural cork throughout for customer. Chant  Complete

3-16-16 Nickel plated CONN 6M alto: Worldwide Sax horn #249k gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with natural cork throughout for customer. Griffin

Complete

5-9-16 Buescher "Big B" Silver alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Buescher Rebuild with snap in pads and natural cork throughout, repair octave trigger too. Dickson Complete

6-15-16 Gold plated Conn "Artist" New Wonder II alto: Worldwide Sax horn #234k gets a Custom Rebuild with Chocolate Roo pads, and custom Resotech Gold, oversized resos with cork throughout. Donnelly Complete

6-26-16 KING SUPER 20 ALTO: Worldwide Sax horn #367k gets a Special Rebuild with Black Roo pads, premium upgrades, FOR CUSTOMER. Martin Complete

8-4-16 Original Lacquer CONN 6M alto: Worldwide Sax horn #279k gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with natural cork throughout for customer. Leung

Done

8-11-16 Conn C-Melody: 

Customer sax #97k. Customer sax gets a WWS Rebuild with Black Roo pads, and 60%+ flat metal resos, and new stainless springs.  Mattina

Complete

8-20-16 Silver Restoration - Aristo 1 Tenor: Customer sax assembly after 3years of progress. Sax gets a WWS Rebuild.

Havenfield

Complete

10/20/2016

Buescher TT BASS: WWS/Customer sax #145k. A WWS Inventory sax to be restored for customer. Setup TBD--customer Brass Resos.  Pearson

In Progress

11/1/16 SML Reynolds Contempora Tenor: WWS horn gets a Sarge Premium Rebuild with black roo pads, Silver Resotech resonators, Premium corks and felts for customer. Felix In Progress

11-25-16 Slot Open

12/10/2016

The Martin Tenor:

Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with natural cork throughout, replace missing key, and "Acid Bath +" treatment. McCarthy

12-20-16 Slot Open

- 2017 -

1-5-17 Slot Open

1-20-17 Slot Open

2-5-17 Slot Open

DATE TBD Buescher Silver C-Soprano: customer sax #155k  Crosby

If you wish to schedule a rebuild, or purchase one of the saxes (and it still needs to be rebuilt),  send me a 50% deposit to hold your place in the work schedule.  I work from a published schedule (see left margin) so that your sax will only be out of your possession a couple weeks, while i do the actual work, it does not have to just sit on the shop floor, until its turn comes up... you send it to arrive on schedule and we return it on schedule.

  E-mail chadd with  questions about our vintage saxes at:   worldwidesax@gmail.com  

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(Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Chase...)

  If  a horns says "just rebuilt", then it's ready to go, saxes that say "scheduled for a rebuild" are waiting for the work to be done, but it will be included in the posted price.  If a sax says "ON TRIAL" someone is taking advantage of the "Three Day Trial" policy (See Info and Orders page).

Saxophone Comparison Chart 

Some of the best vintage saxes of all time

(and SOUND FILES)

Here is a pic of some custom resonator work. The reso can be sized to your tonehole, or whatever you would like.

I can get you virtually any resonator ordered. Sarge's favorite was the  Resotech solid silver reso.

Check out Sarge's Tribute page...

WE  DO GOLD AND SILVER ELECTRO-PLATING

That's right! 

We have a:

 GOLD STAR

Pro plating system

The Industry's Premier Silver and Gold Plating System 
 Ask about having us Plate your Bell interior in 24 carat or  ROSE GOLD 

It is our business to Rebuild your sax or sell ours as Fully Rebuilt Saxes. We never sell our stock "As-Is". We are Restorers.

If you wish to schedule a rebuild, or purchase one of our saxes and it still needs to be rebuilt,  send us  a 50% deposit and we will schedule its rebuild before any of our other worldwidesax.com inventory. 

Everybody loves these new Kangaroo skin pads, aka Saxgourmet  Pads and you can get them from Curt, at musicmedic.com you can request that any WWS stock be rebuilt with them, or just click this link and order some for yourself.

Check out our newest pages...

Hard to find:

Here is a helpful outline of SML serial Numbers:

S.M.L. Serial Numbers:

0001 – 3000  /  1934 to 1940

3000 – 5500  /  1940 to 1945

5500 – 8000  /  1945 to 1950

8000 – 12000 / 1950 to 1955

12000 – 16000  /  1955 to 1960

16000 – 19000  /  1960 to 1965

22000 – 24000  /  1970 to 1975

24000 – 26000  /  1975 to 1980

26000 – 27000  /  1980 to 1982

SML Stencils:

HINT: no one ever says that these models play "bad".

(I have seen that many are connected to the Gold Medal era and into the King Marigaux era. Rev D era ones are very rare. WWS 'seen' examples are noted with their serial number.)

Pitchard Artist 

(#19k GM)

A.Cojan

 (#21k--UNIQUE: with F#!, unique for the early number!, with Rev D guards, GM engraving, Marigaux F#.)

Reynolds Contempora 

(#19k GM)

Jen Co Harmonica 

(#8k, Rev D)

Alexandre 

(#10k Rev D)

"The Woodwind Co." 

(#14k Rev D)

Vedette

(#20k, GM)

Here is a helpful outline of Keilwerth serial Numbers:

Keilwerth Serial Numbers:

1925:   0-800 

1933-5:     9000     

1941:  18,500

1947: #20,000

1953: #23,000

1958: #28,000

1960: #38,000

1962: #43,000

1964: #49,000

1966:  #55,000

1971: #69,000

1975-6?: #79,000

1977: #81,000

1986: #91,000

1993: #99,100

1996: #104,000

1998:  #109,000

2004:  #119,000

Keilwerth made The New King and Tone King  as their main brand names, from 1932 to 1969 or so, but there were always stencils, like Edgeware and later Couf.  Here are few of the other names you may find on Keilwerth made horns.  The New King and Tone King saxes were identical except for a high F# key on the tone king model, but keilwerth marketed the Tone King as the "deluxe" Pro model and the New King as the "standard" Pro model

Known Keilwerth Stencils:

Couf Superba 1 & 2

 Royalist

Conn DJH

Buffet

Edgeware

Marco

Vincent Albert

Martelle

Winsall

Tam

Bundy Special

(H&A Selmer)

(La Sete - seen: baritone/soprano)

Armstrong

Heritage

King Tempo

Champion

Calvert Deluxe

Silvertone

Hammerschmidt (sopranos)

Jean Barre Artist (seen Alto) 

Princeton (seen Alto)

American Master (seen Alto)

Keilwerth copiers, such as Amati,  Dörfler & Jörka (1949 to 1968, then purchased by Keilwerth) and B&S

H.Genet

Roxy

Jubilee

Voss

Silvertone

Rene Dumont

Keilwerth relatives:

Max Keilwerth and Richard Keilwerth (Graslitz) made saxes under the names:

Weltklang (baritones only)

Senator

Hohner

Here is a handy chart for King ZEPHYR series:

Zephyr and Zephyr Special
Zephyr, "Series I": 

s/n 170xxx to 180xxx
Zephyr, "Series II": 

s/n 180xxx to 237xxx

Zephyr Special: 

s/n 200xxx to 280xxx
Zephyr, "Series III": 

s/n 237xxx to 305xxx
Zephyr, "Series IV": 

s/n 305xxx to 423xxx
Zephyr, "Series V": 

s/n 423xxx to 540xxx

1945 was the beginning of King's  Super 20 (s/n 272xxx)
and Zephyr "II"s (s/n 272xxx)

Here is a handy chart for King SUPER 20 series:

1945-1949 "Series I":

#272xxx to 295xxx

Tranny "Series Ia":

#295xxx to 305xxx
1950-1951 "Series II":

#305xxx to 340xxx
1955-1962 "Series III":

#340xxx to 380xxx
1962-1967 "Series IV":

#380xxx to 426xxx

Factory moves to Eastlake
1967-1975+/-  "Series V":

#426xxx to 540xxx

1975 "Series VI":

<1975? era debate 1975+?

#540xxx to 800xxx

Past Work Schedule 2010:  

4-13-10  Gold Plated The Martin Soprano 64,xxx:   Done

4-18-10 Silver The Martin Tenor 184K "USMC":  Done

5-7-10 Buffet SDA Alto 18K:  Done

5-14-10 Armstrong Low A Baritone: Done

5-25-10 Conn 10M:   Done

5-28-10 Martin Committee 2 Alto: WWS Done

6-1-10 J. Keilwerth 1934 New King Alto:  Nickle plated  Done

6-11-10 The Martin Alto:  Done

6-17-10 Silver Buescher Big B:  Silver plated WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos for customer. Done

6-24-10 1948 Conn 6m Naked Lady: Done

7-2-10 Buescher 400 Tenor #505K:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with Prestini rivetless dome metal resos. WWS Done

7-8-10 1928 Silver Conn Chu Alto:  Customer horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos. DONE

7-20-10 King Super 20 Alto #415K:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos. WWS Done

7-28-10 Conn 6m:  customer horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos. Done

7-28-10 1945 The Martin Tenor:  WWS horn 153K gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with Seamless Domed resos. WWS Done

8-5-10 Buescher Aristo "156" Tenor #338K:  Done

8-12-10 1953 SML Rev D #10K:  Chadd horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads, some Premium upgrades, minor fabrication work, and some plating restorations.  Done

8-13-10 1972 Selmer Mark VI alto #208K:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads and natural cork throughout. WWS Done

8-27-10 1940 Conn 26M alto:  Customer horn gets a Premium Vintage Rebuild with White Roos & Seamless Flat resos. Done

9-7-10 1952 King Zephyr Alto:  WWS horn 328K gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild. WWS Done

9-23-10 Buescher Big B Tenor #322K:  WWS horn gets a Standard Buescher Rebuild with Buescher snap in pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Done

6-17-10 Silver Buescher Aristocrat #280k:  Silver plated WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Buescher snap-in Rebuild with original metal resos.  WWS Done

10-15-10 1960s LeBlanc Rationale Tenor:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads. Sarge/WWS Done

10-22-10 1953 SML Rev D #10K:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads for customer. Done

10-26-10 1940 Martin Comm 2 alto:  Chadd horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads, some Premium upgrades for customer. Done

11-4-10 Buescher Aristocrat Alto #345k:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Buescher snap-in Rebuild with original metal resos.  WWS Done

11-4-10 Buescher Big B Aristocrat Tenor #317k:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Buescher snap-in Rebuild with original metal resos.  WWS Done

11-18-10 Silver Conn Chu alto:  Customer horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos. Childs Done

12-2-10 Buescher Big B Aristocrat Alto:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Buescher snap-in Rebuild with original metal resos.  WWS Done

12-14-10 The Martin Tenor #208k:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos and rivet center.  WWS Done

12-17-10 Nickel Conn Chu Tenor:  WWS horn gets a Vintage French Standard  Rebuild with plastic resos. WWS Done

    Please e-mail or phone us for   additional   descriptions or  JPEG's  of  any  of  our current  inventory,  or if  you don't   see   something   you would  like  to  have,  let  us know.
     Unlike some web shops, we will  try  to list all  of  our current inventory and prices so  you  can  see  and  shop here  in  our  virtual  store.

     We  have  a  long  list  of customers  you  can  e-mail for references. (see References Page)
    Thanks,  for  visiting Worldwide Sax.  

~~Chadd&Steve~~

Past Work 2011:  

1-1-2011 H.Couf Superba 1 Tenor:  Customer horn gets a Standard  Vintage Rebuild with Pisoni rivetless dome metal resos. Thaut  Done

1-4-11 1938 Buescher Aristocrat series 1 Tenor:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Buescher Snap-in Rebuild with natural cork throughout. WWSDone

1-19-11 1940s Buescher Aristocrat Alto:  Customer's alto neck gets pull-down repair and dents removed. Garcia Done

1-19-11 Conn "tranny" Chu alto:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with natural cork throughout and Sherry Huntly Engraving. WWS Done

1-28-11 Conn 6m alto:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with natural cork throughout. Harford Done

2-5-11 King Super 20 alto - pearls:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with premuim extras. WWS Done

2-22-11 King Super 20 tenor - pearls:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with oversized Noyak resos on Black Saxgourmet Roo pads. Atkinson Done

2-23-11 Buescher 400 Tenor 429K:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Buescher Snap In rebuild. WWS Done 

3-10-11 Conn Gold C-Soprano 98K:  WWS horn gets a rebuild for customer with silver Resotechs to be gold plated & Premium Upgrade. Gast Done 

4-7-11 King Super 20 tenor --full pearls:  Sax gets a Vintage Rebuild with premium extras and seamless flat resos. Sarge Done

4-14-11 Conn Chu tranny tenor:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with oversized Resotech resos on Black Saxgourmet Roo pads and a Premium Upgrade and New stainless steel springs. Mattina Done

4-21-11 Buffet S-1 Tenor:  Sax gets a Vintage Rebuild with premium extras and seamless flat resos. Sarge Done

5-10-11 Vintage YAS-62 purple label:  Customer horn gets a French Standard rebuild with plastic dome resos. Tebo Done

5-13-11 Vintage Dolnet #24K:  WWS horn gets a French Standard rebuild with Flat Metal resos. WWS Done

5-19-11 Selmer Mark VI alto:  Customer horn gets a Silver Restoration with a French Standard rebuild with plastic dome resos and full Spring Replacement. Zax Done

6-3-11 Selmer Mark VI Tenor:  Customer horn gets a French Standard rebuild with plastic dome resos and swedging. Layer Done

6-20-11 Silver Buescher TrueTone IV Alto:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard rebuild with Buescher Snap In Pads. Tarvin Done

7-1-11 King Saxello customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild. Zax Done

7-15-11 Silver Conn curved Soprano: WWS horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild after chemical Lacquer stripping, for customer. Luchtan Done

7-29-11 Silver Conn 26M alto:  WWS horn gets Rebuilt and some much needed TLC. WWS Done

8/7/11--8/13/11 TIME OFF

8-15-11 1935 Conn 10M tenor: WWS  horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer.

Oleru Done

8-16-11 The Martin Tenor 1953:  Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild. Neilo Done

8-29-11 King Zephyr alto:  WWS (OS) horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer. harrson/Keller Done

9-1-11 Maintenance & School Prep 

9-10-11 Maintenance & School Prep 

9-20-11 Martin Committee II alto: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild.Siboliban Done

10-1-11 Martin Committee I alto: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild + a new custom screw rod. Siboliban Done

10-18-11 Martin Committee III "The Martin alto": WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer. Zink Done

11-1-11 H&A Selmer Bundy Baritone: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer with domed metal resos for customer. Snowhill Done

11-13-11 Mark VI alto:  Silver Restoration Returns from Andersons. Customer horn gets a with a French Standard rebuild with Metal dome resos and full Spring Replacement with Rose Gold Plating Accents. Zax Done

12-6-11 Buescher Big B Baritone: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with metal-backed pads and natural cork throughout. Aaberg Done

12/22--31/11 TIME OFF

~  2012  ~

1-3-11 Conn Gold Artist "Harp" alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer. Seward Done

1-17-12 Buescher Big B Tenor: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with metal-backed pads and natural cork throughout. Williamson Done

2-1-12 SML Rev D Alto:

Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout, + custom key fabrication. Heine Done

3-8-12 The Martin Tenor:

WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Gillette Done

3-16-12 Buffet Super Dynaction Tenor: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Croasdale Done

3-28-12 Conn baritone?:

Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Tarvin Canceled

3/29--4/16/12 TIME OFF

4-26-12 Martin Committee I Alto: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Lindberg Done

5-10-12 Buffet SDA Alto #18,7xx: WWS horn gets Premium Rebuild with Saxgourmet Black Roo pads with Noyak resonators for customer. Sheedy Done

5-31-12 Silver/nickel The Martin Alto: WWS horn gets vintage standard rebuild with new stainless steel springs, Rose-gold wash bell. Krause Done

6-21-12 Silver The Martin Tenor: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild for customer plus custom thumb hook, post repairs. Evans Done

6-27-12 The Martin Tenor, Official Music Man Model: WWS horn gets Premium Standard rebuild for customer with Saxgourmet Roo Pads. Tuncel Done

7-3-12 Selmer Super Balanced Action Tenor: gets Premium Standard rebuild for customer with tan pads and domed metal resos50%+. Maxwell Done

7-13-12 The Martin Tenor: 

Customer horn gets a Premium Rebuild with prestini pads and seamless flat resos, and custom work. Leisenbach Done

7-27-12 B&S Blue Label alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild (premium) for customer and custom pearls installed. Incorvaia Done

8/2--8/5/12 TIME OFF 

8-6-12 Buescher "The Aristocrat" alto: WWS horn gets a Vintage Buescher rebuild with original snap-on pads and natural cork throughout. Complete

8-10-12 Selmer Balanced Action alto: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild  for customer with stack swedging and screw replacements and minor fabrication. Suhling Done

8-22-12 Silver Conn Chu Alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild (premium) for customer, with neck octave key work and swedging throughout. Hayes Done

9/1--9/12/2012 School Prep

9-13-12  Conn 6M viii alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild  for customer with natural cork throughout and case solving. O'Brien Done

9-28-12 Gold Plate SML Rev D Tenor: WWS horn gets The Sarge Special rebuild (Premium) for customer, with gold plated domed Resotech resonators on Black Saxgourmet Roo pads. Ester Done

10-12-12 Silver Selmer " Model 26"  Tenor: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with neck repair and oversized flat resonators with rivet. Verver  Done

10-31-12 Selmer Mark VI alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Saxgourmet Roos with original resos. Premium? Spring Replacement?. Johnson Done

11/3--11/14/12 TIME OFF

11-16-12 Conn Virtuoso Deluxe C-Melody 8M: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with White Roos for consignment sale. Emmons- Catalano  Done

11-23-12 The Martin Alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild Natural cork throughout. Machin Done

12-6-12 Conn 10M Tenor: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild  for customer with natural cork throughout. Ruud Done

12-17-12 Conn Artist Soprano in gold plate: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild Natural cork throughout and Saxgourmet Roo pads. Woodmancy Done

12/21--1/2/13 TIME OFF

Christmas Break

The Work Schedule 2013:  

1-7-13 Conn 10M, silver 1945 Tenor: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild  for customer with natural cork throughout. Smith  Done

1-10-13 Buescher 400 alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap in pads and natural cork throughout. Done

1-18-13 SML Rev D Alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with oversized flat resos, Natural cork throughout and acid bath. Pearson Done

1-29-13 The Martin Baritone: WWS horn gets Premium Rebuild  for customer with vintage standard resos and tan pads. Bogle/Ryba Done

2-21-13 King Zephyr Tenor #308k: WWS horn gets Vintage Rebuild  with seamless flat resos and Black Roo Pads! WWS Done

3-1-13 Buescher 400 TH&C alto: WWS horn #306k gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap in pads and natural cork throughout. WWS Done

3-13-13 1960s Selmer Mark VI alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and plastic resonators. Adams Done

3-25-13 1952 Selmer Super Balanced Action Baritone Low A: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and metal resonators. Hanan Done

4/1--4/7/13 TIME OFF

4-29-13 Buescher 400 TH&C alto: WWS horn #306,44x gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap in pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Lindberg Done

5-2-13 King Silversonic Tenor: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and metal resonators. Gifford Done

5-16-13 Martin Imperial Baritone: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and metal resonators; and new blue steel springs. Johnson  Done

6-1-13 The Martin Alto: WWS horn #163k gets Vintage Standard Rebuild  with tan pads, flat resonators and natural cork throughout. Done

6-18-13 Conn New Wonder Alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and flat metal resonators. Fisher Done

7-1-13 Silver Conn 6M VIII alto: WWS horn #314k gets new GOLD plate in bell and a Vintage Standard Rebuild  with tan pads, flat resonators and natural cork throughout for customer. Balk  Done

7-11-13 Selmer Balanced Action alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and plastic domed resonators. Backman Done

8-7-13 The Martin Tenor, Official Musicman Model:

WWS horn #214k gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild  with Black Roo pads, seamless flat resonators +50%, and natural cork throughout for customer. McKeirnan Done

8/19/13--8/30/13 

Two weeks School Prep

9-1-13 Selmer Balanced Action alto: Customer horn gets new springs Backman Done

9-2-13 Conn C-Soprano: 

WWS horn #117k gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild  with flat resonators +50%, and natural cork throughout for customer. Lindberg Done

10-3-13 Buescher Tipped Bell Bb Soprano: WWS horn #204k gets a Buescher Standard Rebuild  with snap in pads, and natural cork throughout for customer. Zax Done

10-15-13 Conn Gold C-Melody: WWS horn gets a prepared for customer. Lindberg Done

10-29-13 The Martin Alto: WWS horn #163k gets Vintage Standard Rebuild  with tan pads, flat resonators and natural cork throughout. Done

11-1-13 Selmer Mark VII alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with plastic resos and natural cork throughout. Rachmiel Done

11-21-13 Selmer Mark VI Tenor 205k:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Rebuild on Saxgourmet Roo Pads with seamless domed metal resos at 60%+ and natural cork throughout, also some neck repair. Coile Done

12-10-13 Conn Curved Soprano: WWS horn #57k gets Vintage Standard Rebuild  tan pads, flat resonators and natural cork throughout for customer. Eberhard Done

12/22/13--1/1/13 

TIME OFF - Xmas Break

Schedule 2014:  

1-16-14 Buescher TrueTone Baritone:  customer horn #224k gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap-in pads, natural cork throughout, acid bath and clean up work. Cantrael Done

2-4-14 Buescher Tenor: Customer horn #13k gets TLC and Buescher Standard Setups for customer. Balk Done

2-24-14 Buescher Big B alto: Customer horn gets a Buescher Standard Rebuild with Snap-in pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Strassmaier Done

3-1-14 Buescher "The Aristocrat" series 1 Tenor: WWS horn #278k gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap-in pads, natural cork throughout for a customer. Gore Done

3-10-14 1952 Selmer Super Balanced Action Low-A Baritone: Consignment horn gets a Custom Rebuild with tan pads, resotech resos, natural cork throughout with some premium upgrades for customer. Vitale Done

3-24-14 Conn Chu Berry Alto: Customer horn gets a WWS Vintage Standard Rebuild with Prestini Pads and natural cork throughout. Miranda Done

On-going '14 side projects:

King Saxello

WWS horn #76k gets Vintage Rebuild  with black roo pads, and some Premium upgrades.

Done

4-14-14 Selmer Mark VI Tenor: Customer horn #183K gets a WWS Vintage Standard Rebuild with Prestini Pads and natural cork throughout, spring replacements. Vogelgesang 

Done

5-9-14 1980s Vito Low-A Baritone: Customer horn gets a WWS Rebuild with tan pads, large metal resos, natural cork throughout. ASD

Done

5-29-14 "The Martin Tenor": WWS horn #158k gets Vintage Standard Rebuild, body metal cleaning, Tan pads and flat resos with natural cork throughout for a customer. McDonaldDone

6-5-14-Side schedule: Julius Keilwerth Tone King Tenor: previous WWS sax returns for cosmetic work and tune-ups. Silver spot plating and Goldwash bell. Balk DONE

6-10-14: "The Martin Tenor": WWS horn #187k gets Vintage Rebuild  with black roo pads, custom resotech resonators,  natural cork throughout and some premium upgrades for a customer. Axton In Progress

6-25-14: Selmer New Largebore, gold plated Tenor: WWS/customer horn #13k gets Vintage Rebuild with original metal resonators,  natural cork throughout and some premium upgrades for a customer. Maxwell Done

7-2-14 Buescher Big B alto:

WWS horn #328,1xx gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap-in pads, natural cork throughout for a customer. Bertrand Done

7-12-14 Selmer Mark VI Alto: WWS horn #101K gets Vintage Selmer Rebuild with original plastic resos, custom Premium upgrades, natural & tech cork throughout for a customer. Lindberg Done

7-22-14 Selmer Super Action 80 series II alto: 2004 customer horn gets Premium Rebuild with Saxgourmet Roo pads,  tech cork, ultra suede etc... and silver Resotech resonators for a customer. Simonishvili Done

AUGUST-2014 

SHOP CLOSED:

On-going '14 side projects:

Conn Chu Tenor-Super Gigger Custom

WWS horn #211k gets Custom Rebuild  with custom RED roo pads, maxed out Silver resotech resonators, Premium upgrades, keywork fabrication...etc

In Progress

Sept./ Oct./Nov. 2014 

SHOP CLOSED:

--MOVING!--CLICK

~~ 2015 ~~

4-1-15 Silver Bundy Special Baritone: custom help for a customer horn. shipping damages. (non rebuild) JOHNSON

 Complete

4-12-15 Buescher Silver C-Soprano: customer sax #155k  Crosby

4-19-15 King Zephyr Special Alto: WWS horn gets Rebuild  with upgrades for a customer. Keen Done

5-9-15 Buescher Big B Alto: Customer horn  Dize Done

6-1-15 Buescher Big B Alto: Customer horn  Nordmann

  Done

6-13-15 H. Genet Tenor: WWS Horn for Customer Meyers Done

6-19-15 Martin Committee 1 alto: Customer horn #116K gets Standard Vintage Rebuild  with 50% resos, natural cork throughout for a customer. Hodgson  

Done

7-20-15 Selmer Mark VI alto: Customer horn #147K gets Standard Vintage Rebuild  with reused resos, natural cork throughout for a customer. Harned 

Done

7-29-15 Conn Chu Berry Tenor: Customer horn #236K gets Standard Vintage Rebuild  with 50% resos, natural cork throughout for a customer. Parashes  Done

8-22-15 Silver Restoration - Aristo 1 Tenor:

Havenfield 

  In Progress

8-15-15 King Super 20 Alto: WWS horn #427K gets Standard Vintage Rebuild  with 50% resos, natural cork throughout for a customer. Rarden  Complete

9-5-15 Conn Chu-tranny Tenor #166k: WWS horn #166K gets Standard Vintage Rebuild  with 50%+ resos, natural cork throughout for a customer--no silver polishing. Donnelly Complete

SEPTEMBER-15 

BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Local Repairs

10-15-15 SML Rev. D tenor: WWS horn #9K gets Custom Rebuild  with gold resotech resos, premium upgrades for a customer. Uchiya Complete

10-29-15 1919 Buescher Curved Soprano: WWS horn #61K gets a Vintage Rebuild  with seamless,.  metal resos, and natural cork for a customer. McInnis

Complete

11-15-15 1956 Selmer Mark VI Tenor: WWS horn #65K Vintage Rebuild  with flat metal resos, and natural cork for a customer. Nik 

Complete

12-5-15 Special Orders: Christmas prep...

12-12-15 Buescher Big B alto:

Customer horn gets a Vintage Buescher Rebuild with natural cork throughout--Jan 2 pickup. Reynolds 

Complete 

HOLIDAY BREAK

Dec. 22, 2014 - Jan. 2, 2015

(Photos of each sax are BEFORE photos 95% of the time since they have to wait for your ordered Rebuild)

Featured Alto:

1939 Conn 6M "VIII" Alto: 

  (consignment: WWS Rebuild, Plays Excellent)

Serial #285k, Sax received a WWS rebuild from a few years ago but didn't receive much playing time.  

Finish: Original Lacquer. Comes with original Conn Case is good shape.

($, See new website)

Item #:WWS1S2.00.10311.6-CONS-RH

Sound File: ALTOs x4 "Blind": Random order: '51 Buescher 400 "Top Hat", '44 King "Zephyr Special", '37 Conn 6M-VIII, '70 Selmer Mark VI

SOUND FILE: "Conn 6M Set x3": Conn 6M's (RTH): '34 #261k, '37 #282k-VIII, '42 309k-VIII-"U.S."

Also, we have the Sound File Archives on the Saxophone Comparison Page.

BUESCHER:

1927-8 Buescher "True Tone" series IV Silver Alto:  

(Consignment Sale - Plays well, minor adjustments recommended) 

If you buy a TT series, this is the one to get (roller G#), Serial number 246k. GORGEOUS original silver plating at looks at 99% and the later engraving change. This is a beauty with satin vs shiny contrast, no goldwash bell--There is NO WEAR on the sax. I only see some neckstrap wear. 

SOLD

Item#: WWSConsignmentSitz

SOUND FILE: Buescher TrueTone vs. Martin Committee 2 vs. Buescher Aristo series 3

1950 Buescher "Top Hat & Cane" Alto:

(Consignment Sale: Plays Excellent!) ser # 333,7xx, These are fantastic altos--well respected, better than average ergos. This example is in excellent condition, Original Lacquer,  

SOLD 

Item#:WWSconsignemntSiddaway8-08

Sound File (actual sax!): 1950 Buescher400 Top Hat & Cane, 1947 "The Martin Alto", 1931 Conn Chu (deco), (misspoke, not a '45 B400)

Perhaps the most beautiful one for sale! Ser# 346,1xx.  The only bad mark to mention: neck cork area. This also comes as a complete set: original mouthpiece, ligature, cap, "Buescher" screwdriver(cool!), lyre, in a beautiful case to match. 

-SOLD-

Item#:WWST2S1.1S5.3271.5-0-SpecConsign

Sound File (actual sax!): ALTOs x4 "Blind": Random order: '51 Buescher 400 "Top Hat", '44 King "Zephyr Special", '37 Conn 6M-VIII, '70 Selmer Mark VI

SOUND FILE: Buescher 400 "Top Hat & Cane", The Martin Alto, Selmer Mark VI #101k

SOUND FILE:  Buffet S1, Buffet (SDA) Super Dynaction, Buescher Top Hat & Cane

Sound File: 1950 Buescher400 Top Hat & Cane, 1947 "The Martin Alto", 1931 Conn Chu (deco), (misspoke, not a '45 B400)

SOUND FILE: '63 Selmer Mark VI, '72 Buffet SDA, Couf Superba 1, Buescher 400-Top Hat & Cane

Here's the warmth and power combined! This is a very good player!  325xxx... no snaps (negative to a collector--does not hurt the playing) but great pads with plastic resos, Original finish (some might argue this by looking at the engraving. It is my opinion that the bell was worn with hands and re-buffed--see how the edges are still deeply cut; this verifies more original). CASE: TBD--I'll find a nice upgrade to go with it. This one will get fully tuned up to play even better, smoother, oiled and you're going to make your band-mates jealous! All included for the Tuned-up price of:

SOLD Item#: WWS6.3E3.90.11131.5-98 

SOUND FILE (Actual sax!): Buescher BigB325k, VOSS, SML Rev-C #75xx, Buescher TrueTone#205k, OLDS Superstar

SOUND FILE: 5digit Selmer mk vi, vs a Big B vs. a The Martin Alto

SOUND FILE : Conn 6M, Buescher Big B, Martin Committee 1

SOUND FILE: Conn26M(not rebuilt) vs. vintage Yamaha62 vs. Buescher BigB

 

1951 Buescher Aristocrat "flower" Alto: 

Original lacquer is great, maybe 85%.   Serial number 345k, i really like this model.  This is the transitional link, between the aristocrat and the buescher 400. All the original snap in system is intact, so it received a complete "Buescher style rebuild" and it will go for: 

$$$ See new website Just Finished, this is one of my "go to" saxes on the wall. 

Item#:WSS

SOUND FILE: Buescher TrueTone vs. Martin Committee 2 vs. Buescher Aristo series 3 <click here.

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BUFFET:

1972 Buffet S.D.A. Alto:

(On Consignment-Plays well. ) It does play all the way down to low Bb. These compare very favorably to the famed Selmer Mark VI, usually ranked #2.  Known for its rich tone and smooth action it is a well-designed heavy horn; it holds its adjustment well and is very reliable.  The serial number is 17,3xx, which means it was made in 1972. Original Lacquer is about 95% although there are some scratches (see pics, past dent repairs above neckstrap ring and bell lip. both look great now.) these are always a great value for the money. Included is a great SKB molded, hard case OR... original Buffet hard case in good solid shape--but we would need to plan with the owner to have it delivered. It was rebuilt elsewhere with minimal use with a  "French Standard" rebuild that has selmer-style, plastic resos.

SOLD Item#:WWS-Consignment 

Sound File: Selmer Super Balanced Action, Mark VI, Buffet Super Dynaction

Sound File: Julius Keilwerth New King, Buffet SDA, The Martin Alto, Buescher 400

SOUND FILE (actual sax!):  Buffet S1, Buffet (SDA) Super Dynaction, Buescher Top Hat & Cane

SOUND FILE (actual sax!): 1970 Selmer Mark VI, 1939 Selmer Balanced Action, 1970 Buffet SuperDynAction, 2007 Yamaha custom 82z

SOUND FILE: Buffet SDA vs King Marigaux SML vs The Martin Alto

SOUND FILE (actual sax!):  Buffet S1, Buffet (SDA) Super Dynaction, Buescher Top Hat & Cane

SOUND FILE (actual sax!): '63 Selmer Mark VI, '72 Buffet SDA, Couf Superba 1, Buescher 400-Top Hat & Cane

SOUND FILE: "Blind": Random order: Dolnet Series-II, 1956 King Zephyr, 1972 Buffet "Super DynAction", 1947 "The Martin Alto"

1982 Buffet S-1 Alto Sax (w/ high F#): 

EXCELLENT Original Lacquer is about 97%

SOLD

Item#: WWST20.0S0.12.2121.2-1-98

SOUND FILE:  Buffet S1, Buffet (SDA) Super Dynaction, Buescher Top Hat & Cane

CONN:

Conn Gold Wonder (New Wonder I) -- Artist, Full Naked Lady (in water) Alto:

Ser.# 117,xxx dates to 1923. There appears to be silver inlay on the field and the lady's towel.   There is some normal wear on the side/palm keys and other common areas.  I am considering how much to re-Gold but it looks ok as it--just played mostly worn into the silver; these Artist models always deserve replating work though. These are great lookers and I'm always compelled to make it as pretty as I can. Ergos are not that great, but i know a lot of players that play them in spite of the 20's design and would never switch to a Selmer.  Tone-wise...these are warmer than the later Chu era Conn's and bring a full warmth to the sound. 

SOLD

Item#:WWS4.1E7.21.441-1-0-0

SOUND FILE: "Conn Early Lineage": Wonder vs Wonder II (Chu) vs 6M Naked Lady

1925 Silver Conn - New Wonder II "Chu Berry" Alto:

Ser.# m148,xxx dates to 1925.  Excellent condition "Chu" with nailfile G#, rolled tone holes, tuning neck, Goldwash bell, everything we love.  Original Silver plate and Satin Silver highlights model, in very nice overall condition.  Now, if you've never played a Chu, they are stunningly powerful altos...big fat sound top to bottom.  Ergos are not that great, but I  know a lot of players that play them in spite of the 20's design and would never switch to a Selmer.   I will repad it, with a Conn-style, french standard repad (aka, a vintage rebuild, a 899.00 rebuild).  

$$$ See new website Item#:WSS

SOUND FILE:  "Conn Set": Conn Chu vs. Conn 6M(RTH) vs. Conn26M Connqueror

1928 Nickel Conn - New Wonder II "Chu Berry" Alto:

This is a ONE-OWNER horn that I'm excited to see so loved. It arrived in Original white pads, no resos. (I should make a sound file of this vs another Chu for "Era Comparisons" and the importance of resonators) The Ser.# m211,xxx dates to 1928.  Excellent condition--98% Nickel-plating, "Chu" with nailfile G#, rolled tone holes, tuning neck, everything we love.  Original nickel plate in very nice overall condition.  2-3 areas of nickel flaking (neck, side Bb...), there were 4-6 dings on arrival that I helped with, burnished them back out(mostly). One small one still on the neck, and lower bow. original case in great shape. 

COLLECTOR SET: Comes with Original Conn Eagle Mouthpiece, ligature and nickel cap!

SOLD

 Item#:WWS1W.5W0.5261.6-28

1930 GOLD Conn - New Wonder II "Chu Berry" Alto:

  Ser.# m234,xxx dates to 1930.  Excellent condition "Chu" with nailfile G#, rolled tone holes, tuning neck, Goldwash bell, everything we love.  Original gold plate and Satin gold highlights model, in very nice overall condition.  Now, if you've never played a Chu, they are stunningly powerful altos...big fat sound top to bottom.  Ergos are not that great, but I  know a lot of players that play them in spite of the 20's design and would never switch to a Selmer.   I will repad it, with a Conn-style, french standard repad. Pairing an original old Conn case to go with it.

SOLD - Rebuild just finished for customer

Item#:WWS5.0S0.411.6-C16

1930 Conn "Art Deco" Transitional Chu/6M Alto: 

#241k, player/collector's delight, Finish: GOLD (to be verified on arrival).

Underslung neck, and swivel thumbhook era. The dual-backside bell keys will place this one on in the transition era; notice that the bell-backside wire guard wasn't present on this model yet.

Chu: G# cluster

6M: NECK, Bell keys (thus, bell guard at 50%), 

$$$ See new website

Item#:WWS8.5E9.95.891.6-C0

1931 Conn Tranny "CHU" Art Deco Alto: 

  Ser # 244,xxx, a 1931 model.  Another Great "Chu" with  Art Deco engraving,  nailfile G#, rolled tone holes, tuning neck, everything we love.  It has been very nicely relacquered and looks nice and vintage (see pics).  I repaded it, with a Conn-style, standard repad (aka, a vintage rebuild). Sarge decided to send it off to Sherry Huntley and have it re-engraved to make this Deco-style bell really pop out (also secretly adding Silver on the engraving for blend/pop).  Classic vintage Conn hard case included.  

$$$ See new website Item#:WSS

Sound File (actual sax!): 1950 Buescher400 Top Hat & Cane, 1947 "The Martin Alto", 

1931 Conn Chu (deco), (misspoke, not a '45 B400)

SOUND FILE (Actual Sax!): "Conn Early Lineage": Wonder vs Wonder II (Chu) vs 6M Naked Lady

Sound File: Conn Chu, JK New King, Dolnet II 

1932 Perma-Gold Conn 6M "Naked Lady":   

Naked Lady Transitional era: Serial #251,xxx. These have a cult following as the first of the Naked Lady run. Body is in great overall shape. other than the evidence of mess pad glue, there is no past repairs or damage to mention. What a beauty! It has the very rare original, satin/shiny gold finish at 60%...and lots of silver under-plating is visible. (I believe this is a rare perma-gold example, not gold plated). The neck is mostly silver only now. It has Rolled Tone Holes and the fine tuning neck adjuster.  It arrived in the original wood case that is in good condition and functional shape--double-pack case for [metal?] clarinet.  It will get a Vintage Conn Rebuild with flat metal resos on Prestini pads and natural cork throughout. 

$$$ See new website

Item #: WWS07.5S0.00.531.2-0

SOUND FILE : Conn 6M, Buescher Big B, Martin Committee 1

1937 Conn 6M Naked Lady "VIII":

  Serial #279,xxx  in good overall shape, original lacquer at about 92%. 

SOLD

Item #:WWS06.5S0.00.251.3-0

SOUND FILE: Conn 6M "viii" vs. Couf Superba 1 vs. Mark VI

SOUND FILE: Five Digit selmer mk vi, vs. a King Super 20, vs a Conn 6m(RTH) 

Sound File: ALTOs x4 "Blind": Random order: '51 Buescher 400 "Top Hat", '44 King "Zephyr Special", '37 Conn 6M-VIII, '70 Selmer Mark VI

SOUND FILE (actual sax!): "Conn 6M Set x3": Conn 6M's (RTH): '34 #261k, '37 #282k-VIII, '42 309k-VIII-"U.S."

1939 Conn 6M "VIII" Alto: 

(consignment: WWS Rebuild, Plays Excellent) #285k, prior WWS rebuild from a few years ago but didn't receive much playing time.  Finish: Original Lacquer. Comes with original Conn Case is good shape.

$$$ See new website

Item #:WWS1S2.00.10311.6-CONS-RH

Sound File: ALTOs x4 "Blind": Random order: '51 Buescher 400 "Top Hat", '44 King "Zephyr Special", '37 Conn 6M-VIII, '70 Selmer Mark VI

SOUND FILE: "Conn 6M Set x3": Conn 6M's (RTH): '34 #261k, '37 #282k-VIII, '42 309k-VIII-"U.S."

1942 Conn 6M U.S. "VIII" SILVER Alto:

(On Consignment - plays well) One of the most sought after 6M's here: Silver, VIII stamp, Rolled Tone holes, in great shape! #309k, highly sought after! It has conn reso-pads installed--older, and plays well (see Sound File below). Goldwash bell. "U.S." stamp on the bell is in a fancy script. Matching case with the "US" stamp! Notes from the owner: "pads were addressed/replaced at Sax Alley in Colorado a few (2?) yrs ago."

We just recently polished it to remove the surface tarnish and display the true luster of this sax!

$$$ See new website

Item #: WWSConsignmentRwill.

SOUND FILE: Conn 6M "viii" vs. Couf Superba 1 vs. Mark VI

SOUND FILE: Conn 6M, Buescher Big B, Martin Committee 1

SOUND FILE (actual sax!): "Conn 6M Set x3": Conn 6M's (RTH): '34 #261k, '37 #282k-VIII, '42 309k-VIII-"U.S."

SOUND FILE (actual sax!): ALTOs x4 "Blind": Random order: 1959 King Super 20, Conn 6M "VIII", The Martin Alto, Selmer USA Omega

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COUF:

1979 H. Couf Superba I Alto Sax: 

(On Consignment-Plays great)  S# 83xxx, made sometime between 1979 and 1981, nice early Superba 1, these are noted for a very big, warm sound, that is full of harmonics and body. These models are rarer; the finish is very good, perhaps 90%, with the usual wear and minor scratches. No serial number on the neck. 

SOLD

Item#: WWSConsignmentHamm

SOUND FILE: Conn 6M "viii" vs. Couf Superba 1 vs. Mark VI

SOUND FILE (actual sax!):'63 Selmer Mark VI, '72 Buffet SDA, Couf Superba 1, Buescher 400-Top Hat & Cane

DOLNET:

Dolnet Series II Silver Plated Alto Saxophone: 

1940's Vintage, S/N 24,xxx   Here's a great vintage alto all original silver plate.  This alto comes from the mid 1940's.  

SOLD

Sound File (actual sax): Conn Chu, JK New King, Dolnet II 

Sound File (actual sax): Alto MPC file (all metals): Selmer "Jazz" E, Dukoff D6 (Miami), Otto Link NY Tone Master <6, Brilhart Level Air 6*

SOUND FILE (actual sax!): "Blind": Random order: Dolnet Series-II, 1956 King Zephyr, 1972 Buffet "Super DynAction", 1947 "The Martin Alto"

KEILWERTH:

1960 "The New King" Julius Keilwerth: 

 This is an older (and the coolest) S# 38k, with the "winged" keyguard.  The original Lucite plastic one was broken, but sarge had a Keilwerth metal replacement guard, that he 24carat gold plated to match the sax, it looks great. 

$$$ See new website

Item #:WSS

Sound File (actual sax!): 1938 Buescher Aristocrat 1, 1967 Buescher 400, 1960 Keilwerth "The New King", 1959(err1938) Voss ((Dörfler & Jörka))

KING:

1935-7 King Zephyr Alto, series 1: 

SOLD Item #:WSS

Sound file: Five Digit selmer mk vi, vs. a '36 zephyr, vs a SML Rev D 

1944 King "Zephyr Special" Alto: Serial number 273k on the neck and body,  I really like this model. Original lacquer finish at 95%, Full Pearls in great shape, triple neckstrap ring, and Silver Neck model! These are a transitional link between the Zephyr-Super20 era (super 20s starting around #272K). These have many zephyr traits but also some traits that are unique to only the Special model. This ser# is late in the run of production and they started doing less key engravings on this model (affecting the keys only). I've seen some with all 5 low keys, some with 4, some 3. This one is at the end of that shift and they must have cut that out completely or switched the workers over to the Super 20 production line (they got the key "starbursts").  Here's what Saxpics.com has to add: 

Tying this all together, the best Zephyrs are Zephyr Specials and the horns produced between 240xxx and 305xxx that have the rounded keywork, double-socket neck and three-ring-straphook. I've seen some outrageously priced very, very early Zephyrs. These horns have very similar intonation tendencies to the Voll True II (i.e. not good) and should be valued slightly more than that model. I can also assume that the horns produced after 383xxx should be considered intermediate quality horns and valued as such, due to all the changes from the "pro" model Zephyr. However, it also seems likely that the Zephyrs produced between 305xxx and the time that the double-socket neck was discontinued (about 383xxx) have the same bore as the "good" Zephyrs, but may be more machine-made, lack some features and/or have a slightly different body composition -- so, a good buy for the more budget-minded.

        It arrived with a mix of pads, some on the lower stack were the originals! COOL! I love seeing that. Also it arrived without a case. I will find a great one since this sax deserves it and update the listing when I know more. Price would include ordering a very nice Protec case of your choice. Unless ordered to your custom setup, it will receive a complete rebuild with our "Vintage Standard" set up, Prestini NS tan lambskin pads and flat metal reso's all included for:   

SOLD

Item#:WWS06.5W0.6231.3-0

Sound File (actual sax!): ALTOs x4 "Blind": Random order: '51 Buescher 400 "Top Hat", 

'44 King "Zephyr Special", '37 Conn 6M-VIII, '70 Selmer Mark VI

1952 King Zephyr Alto:

  Early 1950's King Zephyr alto, ser#322k dates it to approx 1952, was King's standard at that time, so similar in design and body that it is affectionately known as the poor man's Super 20.  Lacquer is original but spotty and has many fine scratches, with a nice brown patina on the bell engravings area and neck, at about 60-70% coverage.  These are very strong horns with a medium (not too dark / not too bright) sound, but flexible with different mouthpieces. Comes in vintage case. Currently missing a key guard and the neck screw...I have exact replacements.  It will get a complete rebuild with our "Vintage Standard" set up, Prestini NS tan lambskin pads and flat metal reso's. 

SOLD

Item #:WWS5.0E9.95.6111.1-0

Sound File: Selmer VI, '53 King Zephyr, B&S "blue label"

SOUND FILE: "Blind": Random order: Dolnet Series-II, 1956 King Zephyr, 1972 Buffet "Super DynAction", 1947 "The Martin Alto"

1959 King SUPER 20 alto:

Serial #367,xxx. Prime serial number, ORIGINAL FINISH at 93%. Customize the Rebuild Options you want! Comes with original King Case (two tone gray and black) in great shape to match the sax, and silver, underslung neck.  It will got Black Roo pads, and seamless flat resos.

...SOLD

Item #:WWS1L9.5L0.12221.5-6-16

SOUND FILE (actual sax!): ALTOs x4 "Blind": Random order: 1959 King Super 20, Conn 6M "VIII", The Martin Alto, Selmer USA Omega

1965 King Super 20 Alto Saxophone: 

Serial #411,xxx  indicates a 1965 manufacture, in Cleveland, Ohio (not Eastlake).

SOLD

Item #:WSS20.1U0.10.40.9-1-10

Sound File: Five Digit selmer mk vi, vs. a King Super 20, vs a Conn 6m(RTH) <click here.

Sound File: "Expensive Alto Set": Selmer Mark VI vs. King Super 20 vs. Conn 26M

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MARTIN:

1928-29 Martin Typewriter, gold plate, matte finish, Alto: 

#95k, GOLD. Typewriter. Collector's Beauty. Original case to match.

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Item #:WWS7.S50.661.6-0

1938 Martin Committee 1, Skyline alto: 

 S# 122xxx on both the body and neck that dates it to appx 1938.  Famous for Solid Nickel keywork, soldered on toneholes, heavy walled body, big warm tone.  This is a very well done relacquer, with the engravings still looking good, as seen in the pics.  It has the Eagle with star and Skyline with searchlights engraving and adjustable thumb rest. Comes with a vintage faux-alligator like case. There are no major dents just a few small ones that i will remove, when i do a complete "Vintage style" rebuild on her (included in the price):

$$$ See new website

Item #:WSS00001.0S

SOUND FILE : Conn 6M, Buescher Big B, Martin Committee 1

1940 Martin Centennial Alto:

 It has one-of-a-kind Key guards, Great/fat/lush tone, nice ergos, C# vent, Serial number 137,xxx. Original lacquer 90% 

SOLD

Item #:WWS5.5E0.00.6131.1-0-0

Sound File (Actual Sax): ALTOs "MARTIN 3-Pack": 1947 The Martin Alto (Comm 3), 1940 Committee II alto(Comm 2), Martin "Centennial Model" (5:47min)

1940 Martin Handcraft Committee II Alto:

Great/fat/lush tone, nice ergos, C# vent, Serial number 140,xxx. Original lacquer 80% 

SOLD

Item #:WWS6.7L5.11.1221.1-0-0

Sound File: Buescher TrueTone vs. Martin Committee 2 vs. Buescher Aristo series 3 <click here.

Sound File: ALTOs "MARTIN 3-Pack": 1947 The Martin Alto (Comm 3), 1940 Committee II alto(Comm 2), Martin "Centennial Model" (5:47min)

1948 "The Martin Alto" (Committee III):  

Original lacquer showing signs of use but this arrived with sticker intact(COOL!), and looks like a solder repair needed on Eb guard. These have a Great/fat/lush tone, nice ergos. Nice early ser # 169K matches on both the neck and body. Early ones are know for fatter, more resonant tones.  The sax is overall in good shape with 80% lacquer. Some small dings will burnish out.  

CASE: It comes in an original, wood, orange Martin Case in good working order, Latches work and look upgraded!  it will receive a complete rebuild with our "Vintage Standard" set up, Prestini NS tan lambskin pads and flat metal reso's all included for:   

$$$ See new website

Item #:WWS3.5S0.00.6261.3-0

SOUND FILE: ALTOs x4 "Blind": Random order: 1959 King Super 20, Conn 6M "VIII", The Martin Alto, Selmer USA Omega

SOUND FILE: Julius Keilwerth New King, Buffet SDA, The Martin Alto, Buescher 400

SOUND FILE: 1950 Buescher400 Top Hat & Cane, 1947 "The Martin Alto", 

1931 Conn Chu (deco), (misspoke, not a '45 B400)

SOUND FILE: Buescher 400 "Top Hat & Cane", The Martin Alto, Selmer Mark VI #101k

SOUND FILE: Selmer Mark VI, The Martin Alto, Buescher "The Aristocrat" series 1

SOUND FILE: 1947 The Martin Alto (Comm 3), 1940 Committee II alto(Comm 2), Martin "Centennial Model" (5:47min)

SOUND FILE: "Blind": Random order: Dolnet Series-II, 1956 King Zephyr, 1972 Buffet "Super DynAction", 1947 "The Martin Alto"

SOUND FILE: ALTOs "MARTIN 3-Pack": 1947 The Martin Alto (Comm 3), 1940 Committee II alto(Comm 2), Martin "Centennial Model" (5:47min)

SOUND FILE: Here Sarge plays/compares a "The Martin Alto" to a King Super 20

SOUND FILE: Buffet SDA vs King Marigaux SML vs The Martin Alto

SOUND FILE: 5digit Selmer mk vi, vs a Big B vs. a The Martin Alto

1954 Martin "The Martin Alto", Committee III: 

It arrived in original pads, corks, and brown felts that prove such. (2 pads were changed). #190k dates it to 1954, player/collector's delight, Finish: Gorgeous Original Lacquer. Sticker is intact on the rear tube. It is original lacquer although there are a few runs in the lacquer from the factory. Perhaps there was a new worker that day in 1954. I noticed 1 ding near low C, a minor 'dent' on the backside too. All of this is being picky because the rest of the sax is so pretty! 

CASE: Original, orange, Martin case in excellent shape to match. 

SOLD

Item #:WWS8.5S0.00.881.6-0

OTHER:

SELMER:

1940s Selmer PADLESS Alto: 

#27,475, numbering only 1000-2000 ever made, COLLECTOR HORN. It will need a special restoration (custom rings to design and replace) to get it fully up to speed. Finish is, what I believe, a very good relacquer. Many of this model had 'less than quality' lacquer in the era. Who knows if it was due to the collaboration efforts in design--Notice that it looks much like H.A.Selmer models and, according to Mark O's research: "Buescher" too. "This project was a collaboration between H. & A. Selmer and the Buescher Musical Instrument Company. It was a similar to the arrangement that H. & A. Selmer had with Selmer Paris, except in this instance, H. & A. Selmer was responsible for the design. Accordingly, the research, design, and patent expenses, as well as full assembly and quality control were all Selmer. However, the actual manufacturing of parts (body tube, bow, bell, neck, rods, key work, etc…) was all done by Buescher. Selmer designed and installed the “Tonex” tone rings. Selmer was also responsible for all marketing and distribution." 

Comes with original case (So Cool!) that does have an odor that will have to be treated also.

$SOLD

Item #:WWS7S.5S0.681.6-0

1961 Selmer Mark VI #93k Alto Sax: 

( Consignment -- Plays, rebuild strongly necessary/recommended.) 

     Original lacquer at 80%, Ser# 93,6xx, black ink in the Neck "S". Older pads with plastic resonators installs.  I will not boast up the [5-digit] era of these saxes; I'm sure you already know. 

SOLD

Item #:WWSJWCON

excellent original lacquer at 96%, Ser# 101,xxx, with high F# key!

SOLD Fantastic sax!

Item #:WWS30.0W0.12131.3-0

SOUND FILE (actual sax!): '63 Selmer Mark VI, '72 Buffet SDA, Couf Superba 1, Buescher 400-Top Hat & Cane

SOUND FILE (actual sax!): Buescher 400 "Top Hat & Cane", The Martin Alto, Selmer Mark VI #101k

1972 Selmer Mark VI "Euro" Alto: 

#199k, Finish: silver plated keys, Original Lacquer body. In excellent condition.  I bought this from the original owner. It was well loved as you can see. It will need a full rebuild to fully enjoy. Originally marketed for the European market, these Mark VI's had a different engraving, and also the silver plated keys! 

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Item:WWS3S1.71.14.9301.6-C0

Sound File :  Selmer Super Balanced Action, Mark VI, Buffet Super Dynaction

Sound File (actual sax!): ALTOs x4 "Blind": Random order: '51 Buescher 400 "Top Hat", '44 King "Zephyr Special", '37 Conn 6M-VIII, '70 Selmer Mark VI

1973 Selmer Mark VI alto:

serial # 208,xxx. Lacquer is about 65% with spotty wear throughout-typical lacquer wear

SOLD

Item #:WSS20.0W0.10.711.0-8-10

Sound File: 1970 Selmer Mark VI, 1939 Selmer Balanced Action, 1970 Buffet SuperDynAction, 2007 Yamaha custom 82z

SOUND FILE: Selmer Mark VI, The Martin Alto, Buescher "The Aristocrat" series 1

Sound File: "Expensive Alto Set": Selmer Mark VI vs. King Super 20 vs. Conn 26M

Sound File: Five Digit selmer mk vi, vs. a '36 zephyr, vs a SML Rev D <click here.

Sound File (actual sax!): ALTOs x4 "Blind": Random order: '51 Buescher 400 "Top Hat", '44 King "Zephyr Special", '37 Conn 6M-VIII, '70 Selmer Mark VI

1980s Selmer USA [Professional Omega] alto sax, in silver plate!:

ser# 824,xxx. PROFESSIONAL Selmer from the 1980s. Rare Silver plate in 97% condition. These are one of the best kept secrets in the sax world.--pro sax, "selmer", with all the ergos and tone you're after. Most people mistake the "USA" on the bell for the later student-line. Do not be fooled! She arrived with a few missing screws (I will replace with silver ones to match!) Future Rebuild: The specifics are yet to be decided. I would love to plan a Full Rebuild on this one with special pads and/or resonators. I'll shine up all the silver, and help her sing the doors down! Comes with a great Selmer hard case (like the Series I, II, III have) without the leather wrap, although the handles were repaired. Ask me about those.

Cosmetic Rating: 9.0 

This sax will be a super cool sax!

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Item #:WWS11.2E5.77.1131.5-C0

SOUND FILE (actual sax!): ALTOs x4 "Blind": Random order: 1959 King Super 20, Conn 6M "VIII", The Martin Alto, Selmer USA Omega

ser# 9,024,xxx. Intermediate Selmer from the recent years. Rare Silver plate in 97% condition. Model SAS-280RS. It arrived we'll played, yet still playing very strong. I was very impressed with the action and feel and I would say that this could keep up with some pro saxes! 1) it's a "selmer", with all the ergos and tone you're after. I would label the tone as "bold, focused, slightly brighter than Vintage tone, yet, very responsive and firm".  The bell is "traditional-sized bell" for the clean, focused sound. (I found the bell curve to be very interesting--flares to the right).  Comes with the original Selmer hard case/backpack-type with the "la voix" on it. 

---We just finished a full disassembly, silver dip cleaning, chemical cleaning, and replaced the main palm key pads and Eb for longevity and easy maintenance!  All shined up and helped her sing the doors down!

Cosmetic Rating: 9.0

This sax is a super cool sax! I actually really like the tone. It must be reminiscent of my ol' Series II selmer.

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Item #:WWS11.2E5.77.1131.5-C240

 

 

S.M.L.(Strasser Marigaux Lemaire):

1949 S.M.L. "Revision C" alto sax:

   Serial #75xx, The Rev D is usually more sought after, which had all of the "22 features". The Rev C has most of those from the Rev B changes. The Revision C & D are very different than the Rev B. So... what I'm saying here is this is the [cheap Rev D] option for you.   Original Lacquer at 60%, ORNATE Engravings, the lyre holder is no longer present (oh well), but the G# articulator is present!,

SOLD 

Item #: WWST50-5.0W0.11171.5-0-98

Sound File (Actual sax!): Buescher BigB325k, VOSS, SML Rev-C #75xx, Buescher TrueTone#205k, OLDS Superstar

SML, mid 1960s Stencil [Pitchard] (Gold Medal) Alto sax: 

#19k would put it at 1965-6 by SML charts, Finish: Original lacquer body & nickel keys, with elements of the Gold Medal design in engraving, and key guards. This sax will prove to be one that perks my interest in research and tone. 

***Bias note: I play on an SML Rev D alto.

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Item #: WWS7.0E8.35.10121.6-C0

SML 1968-70 Stencil [A. Cojan] Silver Alto Sax: 

#21k, silver plate, Finish: Original Silver body & keys, with elements of the Rev D (1950s? key guards) and King Marigaux tone holes and high F#. It also has the SML gold springs. This sax will prove to be one that perks my interest in research and tone. It's a very heavy build, with good weight perhaps from the plating. 

It will need a fully rebuild to enjoy. Judging by the sheer power/boldness in this model, I might recommend we discuss how to keep the resonators a 'medium' size -- pad upgrades encouraged.

***Bias note: I play on an SML Rev D alto. 

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 ..... I MIGHT WANT TO STASH THIS ONE FOR MYSELF, but that means that I might sell my personal Rev D...

Item #: WWS7.6E9.10121.6-C0

SOUND FILE(similar era): Buffet SDA vs King Marigaux SML vs The Martin Alto

SOUND FILE(similar era): Buffet SDA 1972 vs King Marigaux SML 1970

YAMAHA:

2002 Yamaha 62, modern professional alto:

Serial #047xxx dates it to about 2002. Cosmetic Rating: 7.5

SOLD 

Item #:WWS7.0P0.00.9241.5-98

Yamaha 62, modern professional alto:

Ser#078274.

SOLD 

Item #:OS10.9E6.00.9261.1-8-13

Sound File : Conn26M(not rebuilt) vs. vintage Yamaha62 vs. Buescher BigB

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