Baritone Saxophone Archive

1916-17 Buescher True Tone Baritone Here's a beautiful early TT model ser.#37k, in excellent 97% silver plate, Goldwash bell is rather faded(40%) but ask me about replating that! Keyed to high Eb, thus no Front F key, these old guys are known for their woody tone. It's a buescher thing.…

SOLD - Here's another early TT model ser.#96k, in excellent 93% silver plate, light Goldwash bell (faded). Keyed to high Eb, thus no Front F key, no spit value either on this era, these old saxes are known for their woody tone. It's a buescher thing. If you want true…

SOLD - Here's a beautiful early TT model ser.#127k dates it to 1921-23, in excellent 93% silver plate, Goldwash bell at 80% has a pinkish hue currently. Keyed to high F, no front F in this era, these old guys are known for their woody tone. It's a buescher thing.…

SOLD - Serial number 276,xxx. 80+% Original Lacquer, original snap in pads (CURRENTLY PLAYS GOOD!), but the old old pads will likely need replaced for you to enjoy and also to help remove the smell during a bathing. All of this can be done during a rebuild.

SOLD - The Big Bs are famous for a BIG warm sound with rich low notes--resonant low end the fills the room, probably due to some help from the big bell flare. Mid-range gets a little thin but the low notes make up for it. These fit very well in…

SOLD - WWS REBUILD in buescher snap-in pads, Finish: Original Lacquer at 50%. Serial number 351xxx. 60+% Original Lacquer, The Big Bs are famous for a BIG warm sound with rich low notes--resonant low end the fills the room, probably due to some help from the big bell flare. Mid-range…

SOLD -This bari is from the good 80s era, still in the student line but great sound for the price. Serial #887xxx. lacquer body, nickel keys. It's basically the end of the Buescher line design with the Selmer takeover(1970s) logo so it has that big bell like the "Buescher 400".…

1910 Conn "Wonder Improved System" Baritone This is a cool vintage history piece in the original finish "polished brass" and the standard keywork up to Eb only and NO rolled tone holes yet in history. I don't fully recommend planning to restore this one for gig use. You may run…

SOLD - Chu Sound Files to Enjoy! - A great horn for a player, gigger, conn-lover...etc! In lacquer, it's potentially a one-time relacquer. I say this because 1) lacquer wasn't used until about 1934, and 2) the lack of engraving leads me to believe that the sax was potentially nickel…

SOLD - In outstanding condition! Wow, a baritone that wasn't beat up over the last 90+ years!!! The body, keys, and condition are in great shape. This sax deserves to be loved by a caring adult who wants to rock the low end. I say that because there is no…

1929 Conn "Chu-Transitional-12M" Baritone (on consignment--Plays Good) Ser#228k, a very nice relacquer at 95% with nickel plated keywork--not overly buffed! It was rebuilt with Conn Reso-Pads some time ago (maybe in last 10 years) but not played a ton--lots of pad life left. The neck looks like a replacement Oleg,…

SOLD - Sound Files - For the Gerry Mulligan lovers! ... Ser#245k, relacquer finish at 95%--color is deep and glossy! No engraving (only the "CG Conn LTD") which means this was a 'cheaper' order at that time, HA!  Case: A $900 Walt Johnson case to protect it well. Rebuild: Rebuilt…

SOLD - For the Gerry Mulligan lovers! ... Ser#271k, Original finish at 90%--color is great! LADY FACE/Naked Lady pentagram engraved on the bell.  It needs a rebuild.  She arrived with lots of dents and dings. I'll work those out.  The neck ring was replaced with a 1940s king zephyr three-ring…

SOLD - A superb baritone that will blow the doors down! This Grassi has a tone that blows us away for its "crispness" & "bark". It reminds me of Keilwerth bark, but with slightly less spread in the harmonics. "Professional 2000" engraved under the serial #, elongated C/Eb key touches…

SOLD - Vintage 1960s lacquer bari with nickel keys and the solid sheet keyguards and plastic pants guard (keilwerth indicators). Ser. #45K dates it to about 1962. the neck was not immune to some dings/dents; also had bell to body brace dented in, got that fixed too. It has fresh…

SOLD - Rare Silver plate finish, with the solid sheet keyguards. Good pads, plastic resos, Protec case and ready to blow the house down.

SOLD - Looking for the "affordable Low A baritone"? This is the one we need to talk about! Serial #58xxx dates it to 1966-67, Original Lacquer at 75%. It arrived with a few newer pads and original hard case. (lighter version that the bulky things we usually have to haul.…

SOLD - Fantastic price on a JK bari (to Bb) with a nice Protec case upgrade!

SOLD - A rare 1920s model KING that plays to Bb with first-gen keywork to high-F! with non-removeable neck; Comes with original case!

SOLD - #295k, Original finish! RESPECTFUL "Player's horn" modifications! Rotated Body tube for offset reach (comfort), ...The original case is still very cool, but perhaps will not be able to be saved due to age and odor. I am glad to discuss options here with the new owner. Item #:WWS07.0W0.6261.5-2-C

1949 "The Martin Baritone" "Before" photos: "After" photos: Although 'rough' looking on arrival, this sax I knew was a battle-tested field General. I wanted to name it "The General". SUPER EARLY Serial number to find on baritones #169k, , on arrival she had LOTS of green growth on the brass,…

GONE - A drop dead gorgeous TMB - original lacquer at 98%, $1,000 Bam flight case, Newer pads, 1-2 Mouthpieces included. You don't see vintage horns like this that often.

SOLD - A "warhorse" player with battle wounds. The Martin Baritones are loved for tone - words people use to describe: power, depth, core, punch, bite, bark. They have a special tone.

1956 "The Martin Baritone" (on consignment--Plays well) late 50s Martin baritone to low Bb. Serial #198k matches neck and body, a very nice relacquer at 95%! Sound File (Actual Sax): Item #: WWS18.00.13.9201.3-3-11  

1956 "The Martin Baritone" late 50s Martin baritone to low Bb. Serial #202k matches neck and body, in nice relacquer at 80%. Martin bari's are known for great, big, fat tone; resonate lows and strong build. They are often the choice of many R&R players, but also Jazz players alike!…

SOLD - An original lacquer finish Martin bari with common chair dings and dents to work back out. Some larger dents that can be worked out (let's discuss). This is will be a ringer ready to rock after the repairs.

1952 Selmer Super Balanced Action Baritone, Low A If your mouth just froze with lust, trust that feeling. This is a very cool, very rare sax. If you can find another one of these in good working order WITH Low A, you know that you'd have to pry it out…

1958 Selmer Mark VI (Bb) Baritone original lacquer! ser# 78k! low Bb in excellent shape. I haven't seen one this beautiful listed for sale. There are a few dings and dents (minor by comparison to other bari's) on the bow and 1 on the back side, and 1 on the…

SOLD - Strong Selmer build, keyed up to F#, down to low A... Here's a real gem. Save your money from the Series II and strongly consider this Series I. Ser#376k dates it to 1985. In original lacquer and overall in good condition. This horn was loved and used all…

SOLD - A unique, original silver plate Selmer bari in superb condition. It was purchased in 2002, and has been unplayed for most of that time. Meaning: The sax is "Near-New". Case: original selmer hardshell case (w/ wheels). This sax is a great player with a huge tone! We can…

SOLD - This bari is from the good, 1970s era, and early to the Yanagisawa lineage. (Yani seal on the neck brace, "Japan" with the serial number, which is: #876,4xx. Original lacquer finish at 70% on body & keys. Great, heavy Stainless Steel Springs! (ACTION: firm and fast) These are…

SOLD - A very early era, professional Yanagisawa/Yani baritone known as the "6 Series". This is one of the earliest years that received the full "[Yani logo]" on the the bell - built by Yani, claimed by Yani. Of course is also says "Japan" under the serial number and has…

SOLD - Early era professional Yanagisawa/Yani baritone known as the "6 Series". This is the earliest years of the 'stencil' lines (a "stenciled" name engraved on the the bell - built by Yani; and it says "Japan" under the serial number). You can see the Yani logo on the neck…

Gone -Will play Excellent after minor WWS Tune-up. (included) You don't see these come up for sale very often! You know that you'd have to pry it out of that owner's hands too! Fortunately for you, this one doesn't need that prying. Ser# 00241093. Comes with BAM case (highly traveled,…