Last Updated: 9.01.10
Next saxophones due for overhaul
and market (coming soon):
Conn 6M (transitional)
- Silver Conn "Chu" alto
- Gold Plated "Pre-Chu" alto
Modernized (Custom by JS) Buescher
TT soprano
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: Since reopening last July, rebuilding saxes for retail has been secondary on the priority list to rescuing damaged saxophones that already have owners. Gradually, I have been trying to include saxophones in storage in the work line, and finally some are beginning to be ready for sale. I will be listing a new saxophone every other week or so, as time permits, in the coming months. The pricings and availabilities you see below are up to date. On the whole, if you don't see a price, below, it means the horn is not yet available, but eventually will be. ~ Thanks! ~
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Selmer Mark VI Alto * circa 1955 * Serial # 57,xxx . .![]() Very clean, rare, original and collectible condition; extremely beautiful finish, deep and brilliant -- at first I thought it was likely lacquer over gold plate. I have tested the finish with inconclusive results (leaning toward non-plated), but will continue testing a bit further. Priced as lacquered, until proven otherwise. |
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Buescher
New Aristocrat alto
I have not had a chance to completely disassemble this saxophone yet, but it appears to have all but a couple of its original snap-ins, and all of its gold Norton springs. I have extra Buescher snaps on hand, and will be restoring any missing snaps. |
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Very clean, promising horn. Scheduled for complete overhaul. Original case incl. (price to be determined following overhaul) |
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(full listings & photos to be posted as time permits)
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After final adjustments, this turned out to be as good a Mark VII can be found. Intonation is exceptionally accurate; voice is full, vibrant, and resonant, but without too much sustain -- what you put in is exactly what you get out. It has a very personal feel and immediacy to it, an unusual responsiveness and expressiveness. sold - thank you, V! |
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- Overhaul recently completed - Silver Conn
"Pre-Chu" Soprano
(rolled toneholes, original silverplate, Conn Reso-Pad style set-up) This soprano is a player. Its voice is colorful and vibrant -- the kind of voice that produces a sum greater than its parts when played in ensemble. It can be either warm, dark and round or powerful and projecting with excellent cut, depending on the mouthpiece and reed. It is a perfect mix of freeblowing responsiveness and resistance that builds to push back as you put more pressure on it; it is a very responsive soprano, with a comfortable, accurate yet flexible pitch center. This is not a soprano for a beginner, though, or someone with undeveloped tone production -- it needs to be sung through; if you don't take the reins play the horn, it will play you. It is very, very accurate and vibrant when played with good support and focus, but it is a true vintage American soprano; it will give more than anything modern to the player who understands it, but will be a bear to play for any one with underdeveloped tone production. $1595 (photos to come) |
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FROM PRIVATE SELLERS * the following is a list of saxophones that I know to be available, but that are not currently offered by Just Saxes. They are either horns for which I can make inquiries, or which I can have delivered to Just Saxes for appraisal, service, and sale. The descriptions are as provided by the owners. Unfortunately, it's impossible for me to offer any meaningful opinion or appraisal on some of these horns, not having actually had them in hand to examine them in detail: |
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- Serial # 238,xxx This alto was purchased from Just Saxes in 2004.
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