SOLD - Early Buescher Wurlitzer curved soprano with gold keys from collector's estate. It's keyed to Eb3, plays to low Bb on older pads and is cute!
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Buescher 1920 ‘True Tone’ C Soprano, Silver & Gold Plate #76k (Archived)
SOLD - A beautiful Key of C soprano sax - Package: Conn Eagle mouthpiece, ligature and cap! This early ear Buescher without snap in resos allows you to design your pad setup with ease. Gold plated keys, silver plated body.
Read MoreBuescher 1921 ‘True Tone’ Bb Soprano, Curved #91,730 (Archived)
SOLD - Vintage Buescher TT with good pads + original Buescher large chamber mouthpiece. Won't Last!
Read MoreBuescher 1924 ‘True Tone’ Bb Soprano, Silver #165k (Archived)
SOLD - Beautiful Silver soprano with great pads and original case. Interesting serial number note with "FR" in the mix.
Read MoreBuescher 1924 ‘True Tone’ Eb Sopranino, Lacquer #159k (Archived)
SOLD - rare model, in playing condition with Selmer C* mouthpiece! Lacquer finish and soft case.
Read MoreBuescher 1926 ‘True Tone’ Bb Soprano, #205,58x (Archived)
SOLD - A vintage soprano with a "Vintage" look, on used pads; with a BONUS: Mouthpiece large chamber!
Read MoreBuescher 1927 ‘Tipped-Bell’ Bb Soprano, #204k (Archived)
SOLD - the ultra rate Tipped Bell, in original silver plate. Ser#204k has the pearl G#. It does have a little bend in the bell lip that i will round back out AND gold plate the interior. There is no major damage to mention, only one small ding that I…
Read MoreBuffet 1940s ‘SA 18-20’ Bb Soprano, Silver #2,889 (Archived)
SOLD - Buffet soprano (rare), in silver!(RARE), keyed to high F; also with SOLDERED ON TONEHOLES! (like a King or Martin) Once you geek-out on sax specifics, some players prefer and require soldered toneholes for the sound they seek. Original case in good shape. Pads, the owner says, were invested…
Read MoreCannonball 2009 ‘Big Bell Stone Series – Raven’ Bb Soprano, Curved, Black Nickel #130k (Archived)
SOLD - Who doesn't love the look of black nickel, must less matte black? I will confess that this sax has a tone that lives up to the "big bell" name. There is a nice mid-core resonance that mellows out the tone from other modern textures. It still contains the…
Read MoreConn 1906 ‘Wonder Improved’ Bb Soprano, Curved, Gold #11,474 (Archived)
SOLD - COLLECTORS: Super rare model in outstanding original condition. Low Pitch, Removeable neck, keyed to Eb with original case, end plug, TWO mouthpieces, ligatures, cap and even lyre!
Read MoreConn 1910 ‘Wonder Improved ‘ Bb Soprano, Curved #20,064-H (Archived)
SOLD - Collector's era Conn with removeable neck (high pitch model), newer case, and plays!
Read MoreConn 1914 ‘Wonder Improved‘ Bb Soprano, Curved, Silver & Gold, #31,36x (Archived)
SOLD - Collectors! - Gold keys, detachable neck, with lyre and mouthpiece, keyed to high F!, newer pads, & mouthpiece!
Read MoreConn 1919 ‘New Wonder I’ Bb Soprano, Curved, Nickel #56,41x (Archived)
SOLD - Nickel plate, rebuilt with low playing time, keyed to high F!
Read MoreConn 1921 ‘New Wonder I’ Bb Soprano, Curved, Silver #72,71x (Archived)
SOLD - Rebuilt by WWS a few years ago and has very low playing hours. #72k, Keyed to F!, Finish: Original Silver with gold wash bell. There are only a few curved sopranos we can recommend. This is one! Having the high-F key and it being in great shape overall…
Read MoreConn 1921 ‘New Wonder I’ Bb Soprano, Curved, Silver #76,xxx(Archived)
SOLD - (On consignment -- Plays mild-ok on old pads) #76k, Keyed to F!, Finish: Original Silver. There are only a few curved sopranos we can recommend. This is one! Having the high-F key and it being is great shape overall make this one to watch, or scoop up. No…
Read MoreConn 1923 ‘New Wonder I’ Bb Soprano, Curved, Silver #102,69x (Archived)
SOLD - Silver plated Conn in good condition, keyed to high F(inline), goldwash bell, black rollers and original case.
Read MoreConn 1923 ‘New Wonder I’ C Soprano, Gold Plate #104k(Archived)
SOLD - A lovely Conn - key of C - soprano sax. These are great for reading along with piano music and often used to cover oboe parts.
Read MoreConn 1925 ‘New Wonder II – “Chu Berry”‘ Bb Soprano, Nickel #165,897 (Archived)
SOLD - Collector's COMBO SET: Sax, Mouthpiece, Ligature, Cap, Lyre. A beautiful, rare time-capsule find in original white pads without resos or even rivets! AND it plays! Plays OK/Good on 95 year old pads!
Read MoreConn 1925 ‘New Wonder II – “Chu Berry”‘ Bb Soprano, Silver #158k (Archived)
SOLD - early era Chu soprano in nice silver plate, keyed to high F, with original plating. Mixed pad life.
Read MoreConn 1926 ‘New Wonder II – “Chu Berry”‘ Bb Soprano, Curved, Silver #185,11x (Archived)
SOLD - A rare, Conn Chu Berry, nailfile G#, curved Bb Soprano! It is highly sought after, and keyed to high F; comes with vintage "King B" mouthpiece ($200) with a large chamber and original case.
Read MoreConn 1927 ‘New Wonder II – “Chu Berry”‘ Bb Soprano, Gold #196,10x (Archived)
SOLD - A beautiful Conn Chu in gold plate with nailfile G#, that plays nice and has a newer Protec ProPac case.
Read MoreConn 1927 ‘New Wonder II – “Chu Berry”‘ Bb Soprano, Gold Plate #196k (Archived)
SOLD - A nice condition Chu keyed to high F with serial # 196K and the traditional nailfile G#. Gold Plate looks good at 90% intact! These are good players and are a bit rarer in gold plate; Conn changed the length of the soprano during the Chu span and…
Read MoreConn 1930 ‘Pan American’ Bb Soprano, Curved, Silver #43,93x (Archived)
SOLD - A nice Conn keyed to F (inline) and goldwash bell. older pads and nice vintage case.
Read MoreCouf 1976 ‘Superba ii’ Bb Soprano, #76k (Archived)
SOLD - A very early Phase 1 Couf Superba. A sought after model made famous by Grover Washington Jr. This example is from the earlier era with the metal thumbhook, added neckstrap ring, in original lacquer finish. Known for good ergos and intonation, this is one to consider.
Read MoreGoodson 2006 ‘SaxGourmet Saxello’ Bb Soprano, Saxello, Copper, Silver #0515090 (Archived)
SOLD - Keyed to high G, This stunning saxello has shiny copper plate, silver necks and bell with roo pads and projection resonators, abalone pearls and original case.
Read MoreKeilwerth 1965 ‘The New King’ Bb Soprano, Nickel Plated #54k (Archived)
SOLD - SOUND FILE - Serial # 54,xxx original nickel in excellent condition, WWS premium rebuild ($1049) 2005 by the Sarge ($priceless)with black roo pads($70), and teflon and ultrasuede throughout. It has the inline palm keys too like the earlier design. It's not a Couf in design, but they are…
Read MoreKeilwerth 1981 ‘[Superba II] – Armstrong Heritage’ Bb Soprano, Stencil #85k(Archived)
SOLD - Excellent condition Armstrong Heritage model made by Keilwerth and should basically be considered the Couf Superba ii.
Read MoreMartin 1925 ‘Handcraft’ Bb Soprano, Gold Plate #51k (Archived)
SOLD - Serial #51k, Straight Bb soprano in rare gold plate (heavy tarnish but beautiful underneath!). It looks like it will be in excellent condition. The first inspection says that it is in great shape with denting to the bell (from setting on the sax stands too hard). I will…
Read MoreMartin 1926 ‘Handcraft’ Bb Soprano, Gold Plate #75k (Archived)
SOLD - Serial #75k, Straight Bb soprano in rare, gold plate (worn), lots of silver showing. I might restore the gold. I will review this on arrival and consider the restoration plans. Original case. Martin sopranos are some of Sarge's and my favorites! They are well-built in strong metal. Intonation…
Read MoreMartin 1935 ‘Handcraft’ Bb Soprano, curved #113k (Archived)
SOLD - Considering the serial number, this is a very very late Handcraft Soprano! One of my favorite sopranos is Martin. These curved ones are super rare! It is keyed to high Eb. The finish may be tricky to say--let's call it a Relacquer with 90% intact. Lacquer was first…
Read MoreSelmer 1976 ‘Mark VI’ Bb Soprano, High F#, #247,54x(Archived)
SOLD - Super clean, 98% original lacquer Mark VI soprano in the original case with keys (!) + leather exterior case wrap, S80 "E" mouthpiece, & vintage Selmer ligature and cap!
Read MoreSelmer 1994 ‘Super Action 80, Series II’ Bb Soprano, #510k (Archived)
SOLD - Workhorse Soprano? Are you rough on your horn, Or a deal seeker? Lowest Price Selmer Pro soprano - Comes with cosmetic war scars and a war story.
Read MoreSelmer 1998 ‘Super Action 80 – Series III’ Bb Soprano, #572,xxx (Archived)
SOLD - A like-new condition sax that is priced lower than all other "new" models! It was originally bought by a clarinet player: "The sax has about 10 hours of playing time on it, and has lived in the closet." He and I agree; it's time to find the next…
Read MoreYamaha 1970s ‘YSS-61 “Purple Logo”‘ Bb Soprano, #3,8xx (Archived)
SOLD - serial # 3,8xx, original lacquer in good, used, condition. This sax was owned by an adult player and played/loved well. It arrived to WWS with the original factory pads in it. It does play well enough to get a vibe on its tone and ergos - I like…
Read MoreYamaha 1988 ‘YSS-62Rii “Purple Logo”‘ Bb Soprano, Series II #10,1xx (Archived)
SOLD - SOUND FILE - One of the top-10 most desired soprano saxophones, and a one-owner at that. This "purple logo" YSS-62R - series II - Serial #10,1xx, was bought new in early 1990. It's original lacquer is in very good condition and shows proof of use and very good…
Read MoreYamaha 1989 ‘YSS-62ii “Purple Logo”‘ Bb Soprano, Series II #10,8xx (Archived)
SOLD - Highly sought after "purple logo" YSS-62 - Serial # 10,8xx, original lacquer in good, used, condition. Keyed to high F# also. It's in relatively clean condition with the pictures telling the story; I'll note the upper pip either has an acid bleed or a light resolder. This sax…
Read MoreYamaha 1996 ‘YSS-475’ Bb Soprano, #001,2xx (Archived)
SOLD - Priced to sell! One of the great sopranos on the market. This YSS745 is a series 1, and was adult owned (!). It received very little playing time and is a in excellent condition. Comes with a Yamaha stock mouthpiece and Rovner ligature($25) and cap. PADS: Original pads…
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