VintageSax: Alto Saxophones
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Johnny Hodges, Sigurd Rascher, Cannonball Adderley...Eric Dolphy...Arthur Blythe and Charles McPherson... Marcel Mule and Benny Carter. All of these artists have used the innate lyricism of the alto sax to make their statements. Which one of these will you choose to make yours?
- Horns marked with an asterisk (*) are scheduled for a standard VintageSax pad job. This means the sax will be completely disassembled, cleaned, polished, have necessary dentwork completed, and have any play in the mechanism eliminated. New pads will be floated in, and all corks and felts replaced; typically, I use Ultrasuede on the bar keys and teflon on the sliding surfaces.
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| Make | Model | Serial Number |
Finish | Comments | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buescher | True Tone | 205xxx | Goldplate | Overlook the dirt and tarnish and you'll see a lovely, original, gold-plated True Tone from 1926! Key mechanism includes the alternate front F key and roller G# key. Original white pads are still in place, but it will clean up nicely and play with a warm, dark tone. Scheduled for new pads* and hand-polishing. | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Buescher | True Tone | 233xxx | Goldplate | Original gold plate is 90%. Scheduled for new pads* and hand-polishing. | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Buescher | New Aristocrat | 26337x | Silverplate | This is a "Dream" transitional alto from 1931 with a "**" stamped neck. The satin silverplate/goldplate finish combination is perfect. The texture of the plate is as nice as it was in 1931. I don't often use the word MINT - but this is when it can be used without apology. Original resonators will be reused with new pads*. I'll also hand-polish it with great care. | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Buescher | New Aristocrat | 2653xx | Silverplate | Satin silver-plated body with gold bell interior. Excellent condition. Transitional model (1933) with the tone of the "True Tone" but the better ergonomics and pitch like the Aristocrat. Has the "**" neck. Scheduled for hand polishing and a VintageSax pad job*. | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Buescher | New Aristocrat | 26536x | Lacquer | Made in late 1932, this alto has the "01" neck. Lacquer is better than 90%, and the body is straight and true. This alto has very good intonation and a nice, resonant sound with good core. Original snap-in resonators are still intact. Scheduled for a VintageSax pad job*. | $1800 |
| Buescher | Aristocrat | 272xxx | Silverplate | Please excuse the tarnish! I've cleaned up a few areas so you can see that the original silver plate is in excellent condition, with nice gold plate on the bell interior. It also has Norton springs, and its original snap-in resonators. Scheduled for hand-polishing and a VintageSax pad job*. This is an early Aristocrat with excellent intonation and a dark, focused, resonant tone. | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Buescher | Aristocrat | 285xxx | Silverplate | A 1938 Aristocrat with "Art Deco" engraving, 99% original silver plate, "01" neck, Norton springs, and new Roo-skin pads. Great intonation and response! | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Buescher | Aristocrat | 297xxx | Lacquer | Made in 1942, its original lacquer is 90%+, has the "Big B" engraving, and gold-plated Norton springs. Scheduled for a VintageSax pad job*. | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Buescher | Aristocrat | 323xxx | Lacquer | The original lacquer on this 1949 Aristocrat is very good. It has its original snap-in resonators, Norton springs, "Big B" engraving, and amber rollers all intact. Scheduled for a VintageSax pad job.* | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Buescher | Aristocrat | 325xxx | Silverplate | A silver-plated, "Big B" Aristocrat from 1949. The silver plate is original, and in good condition, with a gold-plated bell interior. Scheduled for a VintageSax pad job* with original snap-in resonators. | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Buescher | Aristocrat | 334xxx | Silverplate | A beautiful, original silverplated alto from 1950. Definitely a special order horn from Buescher (plating was rarely done by this time). Gold plate inside the bell, Norton springs, and a straight, clean body. Scheduled for hand-polishing and a VintageSax pad job*. | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Conn | "Chu" | 1703xx | Silverplate | Split-bell-keyed alto from 1926. Its original silver plate is 95%+, with gold-plated bell interior. It has the crosshatched G# key, rolled tone holes, and the microtuner neck. This alto will be stunning when I've hand-polished it, and replaced the original white pads with new ones. | $1450 |
| Conn | "Chu" | 171xxx | Goldplate | Original satin gold plate! Has the crosshatched G# key. Is scheduled for new pads.* | $1500 |
| Conn | "Chu" | 180xxx | Silverplate | A silver "Chu" alto in good condition, with split bell keys, the crosshatched G# key, and rolled tone holes. Made in 1926. | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Conn | "Chu" | 217xxx | Silverplate | Made in 1928, silver plate is 95%+, with gold-plated bell interior. This alto has been well preserved, and is all original. It has the tunable neck, rolled tone holes, and plays with a sweet, focused tone. Scheduled for hand-polishing and a VintageSax pad job.* | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Conn | "Chu" | 227xxx | Goldplate | A gold-plated alto from 1929! The engraving on this horn is special, a cabin scene by a lake with mountains in the background...looks like Utopia to me! I have disassembled this alto and it is awaiting new pads. Of course, it has rolled tone holes, the microtuner neck, and all of Conn's special qualities. | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Conn | 6M | 245xxx | Silverplate | Early 6M made in 1931, silver-plated body with gold-plated bell interior, "Art Deco" engraving, and rolled tone holes. Scheduled for hand-polishing and a VintageSax pad job*. | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Conn | 6M | 2505xx | Silverplate | This is a beautiful, early 6M from 1932. Has the "Lady Face" engraving, rolled tone holes, fine-tuner neck, and swivel thumbrest. Its silver plate is 95%, with gold plate inside the bell. Very good intonation, and a sweet tone. Scheduled for hand-polishing and a VintageSax pad job.* | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Conn | 6M | 261xxx | Lacquer | This transitional 6M hails from 1934. This is a player's horn, not a beauty queen! Transitional swivel thumbrest, rolled tone holes, "NY-style" neck. Scheduled for a VintageSax pad job*. | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Conn | 6M | 295xxx | Lacquer | A beautiful, lacquered 6M from 1941! This alto has rolled tone holes, crosshatched G# key, and "VIII" stamping on the body and neck. Scheduled for a VintageSax pad job.* | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Conn | 26M "Connqueror" |
298xxx | Lacquer | Original lacquer with silver touchpieces. Rolled toneholes. | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Conn | 6M | 300xxx | Lacquer | A 6M with original lacquer from 1941. It has "VIII" stamping on the body and the neck, a microtuner on the neck, rolled tone holes, and the "Ladyface" engraving. Scheduled for a VintageSax pad job.* | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Conn | 6M | 312xxx | Nickelplate | This 6M has the "VIII" stamping, and was made in 1945. Original nickel plate, rolled tone holes, fine-tuner neck, and "Lady Face" engraving. Body is clean and free of damage, finish has oxidized. This is going to be a great player! Scheduled for a VintageSax pad job.* | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Conn | 6M | 322xxx | Silverplate | A beautiful 6M in original silver plate with a gold-plated bell interior. Has the "Ladyface" engraving, rolled tone holes, and a fine-tunable neck. This 6M was made in 1947, but has been well cared-for. It will be minty when hand-polished. Scheduled for a VintageSax pad job.* | Call or write Vintagesax |
| Conn | 28M "Connstellation" |
354xxx | Lacquer | A beautiful, lacquered 28M from 1953. This model is famous for its 3 octave vents (for the best intonation) and a plastic keyguard. "Leaf"-style engraving, with "Marching Men" stamping. Pads are in great condition, and the horn is ready to play! | Call or write Vintagesax |
| King | Zephyr | 196xxx | Silverplate | This Zephyr dates to the late 1930s. This alto is in excellent cosmetic condition, with 99% original silver plate. The "art deco" engraving and key mechanism make for a stunning appearance. It has the triple strap ring and double-sleeved neck as well. Scheduled for a hand polishing and a VintageSax pad job*. | Call or write Vintagesax |
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