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1920's Lyon & Healy Curved Soprano Saxophone (Buescher) Al McLean Overhaul
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Description Body Finish: Bare Brass Key Finish: Brass Brand: Lyon & Healy Model: American Professional Skill Level: Professional Exact Year: 1922 Body Material: Brass Country/Region of Manufacture: United States UPC: Does not apply
1920's Lyon & Healy Curved Soprano Saxophone (Buescher) Al McLean Overhaul
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If you're looking at this item, it means that you are interested in it. Me too! I try to sell things that are special, please enjoy your visit and purchase. There are two ways to purchase merchandise from me:1. 'Buy it now or best offer'2. At open auctionItems are initially listed with a 'buy it now or best offer', giving you a great opportunity to negotiate directly with me and acquire fresh inventory. If the item does not sell after the first week, I will usually relist it in an open auction format, starting at $1, with no reserve. Bargain hunters may wish to compete with other buyers in this format. Please scroll down for more pictures, and good luck! A great Buescher stencil, this Lyon & Healy "American Professional" Bb curved soprano has been meticulously overhauled by the best player / tech around, Al McLean. Al rebuilt the instrument with traditional cork, felts and shellac, and used modern, firm pads for a crisp action. The horn sounds and plays absolutely amazing, with surprisingly good intonation, and a sweet, even voice. Really a top notch soprano, of any age or brand.Al McLean is both a mechanical genius, and a fantastic musician, so his overhauls are impeccable. No exception here.Please feel free to contact me for more information: Randy Cole, 514-862-2613.Terms:Weekly shipping is on Tuesday evenings (please try to make payment prior). For Canadian shipping, please inquire, I have offices in Champlain NY, and Montreal, Quebec.Payment by Paypal. Payment is to be received by seller in 3 days following close of auction. Weekly shipping upon receipt of payment. Picture(s) are of actual item(s) auctioned. Refund less shipping if item is not as described (5 day inspection period).Please visit my other auctions for a selection of recently acquired musical instruments and cameras.Other instruments available are:Engraved Brua C. Keefer cornetH.N. White King curved soprano saxophoneConn Pan American curved soprano saxophone
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Description
| Body Finish: | Bare Brass | Key Finish: | Brass |
| Brand: | Lyon & Healy | Model: | American Professional |
| Skill Level: | Professional | Exact Year: | 1922 |
| Body Material: | Brass | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
| 1920's Lyon & Healy Curved Soprano Saxophone (Buescher) Al McLean Overhaul This auction is brought to you by people who care, for people who care. |
A great Buescher stencil, this Lyon & Healy "American Professional" Bb curved soprano has been meticulously overhauled by the best player / tech around, Al McLean. Al rebuilt the instrument with traditional cork, felts and shellac, and used modern, firm pads for a crisp action. The horn sounds and plays absolutely amazing, with surprisingly good intonation, and a sweet, even voice. Really a top notch soprano, of any age or brand.Al McLean is both a mechanical genius, and a fantastic musician, so his overhauls are impeccable. No exception here.Please feel free to contact me for more information: Randy Cole, 514-862-2613.
Terms:Weekly shipping is on Tuesday evenings (please try to make payment prior). For Canadian shipping, please inquire, I have offices in Champlain NY, and Montreal, Quebec.Payment by Paypal. Payment is to be received by seller in 3 days following close of auction. Weekly shipping upon receipt of payment. Picture(s) are of actual item(s) auctioned. Refund less shipping if item is not as described (5 day inspection period).Please visit my other auctions for a selection of recently acquired musical instruments and cameras.
Other instruments available are:Engraved Brua C. Keefer cornetH.N. White King curved soprano saxophoneConn Pan American curved soprano saxophoneLyon and Healy Buescher Stencil curved soprano saxophone
Buescher True Tone curved soprano saxophoneRare 1930's BBC Marconi ribbon microphone**Movie Alert**Please tune into a number of installments, which feature horns from my business in the hands of great artists. and take up a number of vintage saxophones and trumpets in my ongoing video exploration of the Montreal Jazz community.
Some horns you will see and hear are a , (tenor, alto and soprano), , a unique , and a gorgeous dating to 1940Visit my to view over 100 films about Jazz, many with vintage mics. Click below to see and hear one of my recent films: