Vintage Saxophone Value Guide . I have based my research on actual selling prices by recognized dealers. I did not consider auction sales (such as E- Bay); private sales between individuals who are not regular dealers; pawn shop or other irregular sources, or any anecdotal stories. I have only addressed instruments for which there is a regular and established market, so not every model is included. I am well aware that some will question my figures and criticize my findings. I would encourage those critics to do their own research and publish their own findings. Beaugnier: If you decided to play around with the serial numbers on http:// note that he doesn't differentiate between the. Phil's Second Hand Saxophones : Contact Details: Phone: 0428 252 802 Email: [email protected] Also this email address. I have based my valuations upon the following assumptions: (1) the instrument is in perfect playing condition and needs nothing in terms of repair (2) the finish is original and completely intact (3) the original case is intact (4) the instrument has not been altered or modified from its original condition, having the correct style pads, springs, no neck pickups etc. Deduct for needed repairs and/or restoration to original condition. Relacquers are generally worth 2. BUESCHERTRUE TONE 5. XXX – 2. 54. XXXThese are very common horns, which play rather nicely when set up properly. The later examples have snap in pads and Norton springs. There’s a real oversupply of alto horns. Most of the examples you will find will be in a satin silver finish. Add 2. 0% for gold plate. Sopranino $ 2. 10. Straight soprano $ 2. Curved soprano $ 2. Eb only. C soprano $1. MUST have original mouthpiece!! C melody $ 8. 00. Alto $ 9. 00. Straight Alto $1. I am a clarinet and saxophone teacher and specialise in the instruments I know about. I have brass experts (Hazel and Helen) to advise you on brass instruments. Selmer / tenor sax sa80 serie2 w/e gl jubilee
Tenor $1. 20. 0Baritone $ 2. Bass $ 7. 00. 0NEW ARISTOCRAT 2. XXX – 2. 70. XXX There are only alto and tenor horns in this series. The other members of the family still had the True Tone label. They’re almost always seen in satin silver. Add 2. 0% for gold plating. Physical appearance is similar to the True Tone, but the neck is different, the keyguards are more deluxe. They play much better! They will always have snap in pads and Norton springs. Alto $ 2. 10. 0 Tenor $ 2. ARISTOCRAT 2. 70. XXX – 2. 90. XXX Tenors and alto horns only. The others were still basically True Tones. These are really nice players, much sought after. You’ll be unlikely to find them in anything but lacquer. Add 2. 0% for silver. I’ve never seen a gold example. These horns are much more desirable than any of their ancestors. Alto $ 1. 80. 0 Tenor $ 2. ARISTOCRAT 2. 90. XXX – 3. 25. XXX “BIG B” The name comes from the bell engraving. These are the very best of the Aristocrat series. Fat sound and great intonation. Some had sterling silver necks (add 2. I’ve seen a gold one, although I was not totally convinced it was original. The baritones are particularly rich sounding. Brown rollers always, as well as snap in pads and Norton springs. Alto $1. 80. 0 Tenor $ 2. Baritone $2. 80. 0 ARISTOCRAT 3. XXX – 3. 60. XXX I think these are often overlooked and underpriced. They play rather nicely. Toward the high end of the serial number range you begin to see some examples that look like 4. Aristocrat bodies. Alto $ 0. 00 Tenor $1. SERIES 2. 91. XXX – 3. XXX These are the Top Hat and Cane horns, the best of the Bueschers. They will always have a raised silver logo on the bell; brown rollers; a silver resonance ring under the bell rim; snap in pads and Norton springs, and an underslung octave key. There are a few silver (add 2. I’ve seen some 4. I think these horns are undervalued. Alto $ 2. 30. 0 Tenor $ 3. Baritone $2. 50. 0BUFFETSUPER DYNACTION This is the first Buffet horn you’re likely to see. Very dark tone, great workmanship. Some examples have screw in resonators. Later ones have sculpted low Eb/C keys like the legendary S- 1. These treasures should be priced like Selmers from the same era, but they’re not. Lucky you! Alto $ 2. Tenor $ 2. 40. 0 Soprano $2. Baritone $3. 40. 0 S- 1 If there was ever a near perfect design, I think this it. The Eb/C mechanism is genius; the articulated low C#/Bb mechanism should be on all horns. The soprano models usually have keywork to high G, and have “conventional” palm key layout. These horns are bargains. The baritones are extremely rare and fabulous! Alto $ 2. 40. 0 Tenor $ 3. Soprano $2. 50. 0 Baritone $ 3. CONNWONDER through 1. XXX Up until 7. 5XXX, no rolled tone holes. Usually seen in silver. Add 2. 0% for gold and 4. You sometimes see these in nickel plate. Sopranino $ 2. 00. Straight soprano $1. Curved soprano $ 2. Deduct 2. 0% if keyed to Eb only C soprano $1. MUST have original mouthpiece C melody $ 8. Alto $1. 00. 0 Tenor $1. Baritone $1. 80. 0 Bass $ 7. NEW WONDER “CHU BERRY” 1. XXX – 2. 40. XXX Conn never called these horns “Chu Berry”, but we’re stuck with the name. Improved keywork, “fingernail file” G# key; microtuner necks; and really spectacular engraving on the Artist models (usually seen in gold plate, often with mother of pearl key touches, add 4. There is strong demand for these fine instruments. Usually seen in silver, deduct 2. Prices may vary considerably depending upon the amount and style of engraving. Pristine examples bring top dollar. Straight soprano $2. Curved soprano $2. Alto $ 2. 10. 0 Tenor $ 2. Baritone $ 3. 00. Bass $ 7. 50. 0 “TRANSITIONAL” 2. XXX – 2. 60. XXX You’ll see these with different keywork styles, and almost always with elaborate engraving. Most are in silver. Deduct 1. 0% for lacquer, add 3. These horns have a real cult following. Alto $ 2. 40. 0 Tenor $ 3. Baritone $ 3. 10. M SERIES 2. 60. XXX – 8. XXX We’re talking about REAL saxophones here! There’s nothing on this Earth quite like one of these at full song! The Conqueror series (2. M and 3. 0M) have very elaborate adjustment mechanisms and solid silver key touches. The Constellation 2. M alto has three octave vents and the best feeling mechanism around, along with a high tech (for the era) plastic key guard. It was designed by my good friend and legend Santy Runyon. The 6. M alto; 1. M tenor; and 1. 2M baritone are the famous “naked lady” horns. They lost their rolled tone holes after WWII.( deduct 2. These later examples play very well, but you should deduct 5. All of this series is mostly found in lacquer, so add 2. Alto 6. M $ 2. 00. Alto 2. 6M $ 2. 80. Alto 2. 8M $ 4. 00. Tenor 1. 0M $ 3. 40. Tenor 3. 0M $ 4. 00. The best vintage tenor, IMHO Baritone 1. M $ 3. 60. 0H. COUFFrom 1. German horns (manufactured by J. Keilworth) were distributed at various times by W. Armstrong and Conn. They have quite a cult following today, and with good reason. The Superba I has rolled tone holes, the Superba II does not. I’ve never seen them in anything but lacquer. SUPERBA I Alto $ 2. Tenor $ 2. 80. 0 Baritone $3. SUPERBA II Alto $1. Tenor $2. 20. 0 Baritone $3. KEILWERTHBefore the current model lineup evolved, Keilworth imported some nice horns stamped “The New King” with rolled tone holes and plastic key guards (must be intact) that have a small following. Mostly in lacquer, add 1. Alto $1. 00. 0 Tenor $1. KINGExcept for the Saxello, I can’t find anybody expressing much interest in the Kings made before the Zephyr. I find their intonation to be sketchy at best. The engraving is beautiful, but they just don’t play very well. The Zephyr is a killer! The Zephyr Special had a solid silver neck and mother of pearl key touches. I understand there were a few made with sterling silver bells. After the mid 1. 95. Zephyr became an intermediate model, so deduct 3. The Zephyr baritone remained essentially unchanged throughout the production run and sound great. Most of the Zephyr series was in lacquer, add 1. Around number 2. 72. XXX, the Super 2. The first examples had mother of pearl key touches; sunburst engraving on the bell keys; socket necks; and optional sterling silver necks (add 1. Around 4. 30. XXX, the Super 2. Deduct 2. 5% for horns after this number. There are a few examples with gold inlay on the silver bell (add 1. I own one, add 2. There are, of course, a very few Super 2. I have seen one with a silver bell. I think the Kings have strong upside appreciation potential. Saxello soprano $ 3. Alto Zephyr $1. 80. Alto Zephyr Spcl. They are undervalued. Play one in good adjustment and you’ll see what I mean. I’ve used a The Martin baritone for years. They are the best of the vintage baritones. All of the Martin horns have a sweet sound, and a very lush lower end. The horns from 1. Handcraft Committee) through the early 6. Magna) can hold their own with anything ever made. There are lots of variations on the Martin theme, and below are the ones that I think you should consider. The early ones are mostly seen in silver, add 1. From the Committee on, they are almost always lacquer. Add 1. 5% for silver, 2. Add 1. 5% for this feature. MARTIN HORNS THROUGH 1. Soprano straight $1. Soprano curved $1. Alto $ 8. 00 Alto “Typewriter” $ 1. C soprano $1. 00. C melody $ 8. 00 Tenor $ 8. Tenor “Typewriter” $ 2. Baritone $ 2. 20. Baritone “Typewriter” $ 3. Bass $ 7. 00. 0 COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE II THROUGH 1. Alto $ 1. 80. 0 Tenor $ 2. Baritone $ 3. 10. THE MARTIN, MUSIC MAN, AND MAGNA Alto $ 2. Alto Magna $ 2. 30. Tenor $ 3. 00. 0 Tenor Music Man $2. Tenor Magna $ 3. 20. Baritone $ 3. 40. F# Baritone Magna $ 3. SELMERThe name alone inspires reverence. It’s generally agreed that Selmer made some of the very best horns of all time. Some models certainly command the highest prices. Selmer has the only legitimate claim to be the direct successor of Adolphe Sax. I believe that the models before the Balanced Action are overpriced. You can buy two wonderful old Conns for what some people are asking for Selmers of the same era. I have found that most of the action in pre- Balanced Action horns is just talk. There seem to be very few people (outside of a few collectors) buying these horns. MODELE 2. 2 7. 50 – 4. The earliest examples are stamped Serie 2. Add 2. 0% for these. Add 1. 5% for silver, 2. Soprano $1. 50. 0 Alto $1. Tenor $1. 40. 0 Baritone $1. MODELE 2. 6 4. 45. Basically the same horn as the 2. Similar adjustments for finish. Soprano $1. 50. 0 Alto $ 1. Tenor $1. 40. 0 Baritone $1. SUPER 1. 19. 51 – 1. These come in three flavors: New Largebore (1. Cigar Cutter (1. 3,0. Super (1. 7,0. 00 – 1. These are the first horns that really sound like Selmers. Saxophones - Concerning the YTS- 8. Stephen Howard says in his review of the the YTS- 8. Yamaha range, that one has to spend time with it and learn its characteristics, and that he would be surprised if many people picked it up and found it had instant appeal. I have an 8. 2z. It is the only tenor I have played. I think I am no longer a complete beginner, and it is just possible that I am starting to understand what Stephen Howard means. I certainly have grown to like the instrument, but there have been moments when I wondered whether I made the right choice. My set- up is a Yamaha 5. CM and a Rico Royal #2 or #2 1/2. This seems to work reasonably well for me. All the same, bearing in mind Pete Petersen's view (www. I am sure I am not there yet. I would be interested to hear from players who have been able to compare the YTS- 8. With all the best wishes for 2.
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