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1935 Selmer Super Series Radio Improved Alto Sax / Saxophone
Estimated price for orientation: 2 250 $
Category: Saxophones
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Description
Selmer Super Series Radio Improved Alto Sax:Serial # 19623 (1935) Finish: re-lacquered finish is nearly all intact with virtually no wear, not even on the edges of the key-work and on the touch points; there are some surface blemishes, but these are hardly noticeable - see photos; there is a fine scratch at the bottom of the bell-engraving, about 3 inches in length, not too noticeable (see photos) Body: the physical body is in very good condition, with only some minor dings; however there is some sign of past dent removal on the bow, and a little on the body-tube and bell; there are also signs of solder repair on the bow and bell at the feet of some key-guard posts, and at the joining ring of the body-tube and bow (see photos);Pads:pads, with Selmer-style resonators, are like new and the horn plays well (though may need some minor adjustment and regulation, after being jostled in shipping); Neck:neck is in just about perfect condition;Further:
the table key cluster has been augmented with an additional bar for playing the bell keys (see photos);no mouthpiece;
no case.
See all 25 photos below - just click on a photo to see an enlargement (photos are slightly magnified and make some blemishes appear larger than they actually are).Please write with any questions (or call 781-570-9491).
Description
Selmer Super Series Radio Improved Alto Sax:Serial # 19623 (1935) Finish: re-lacquered finish is nearly all intact with virtually no wear, not even on the edges of the key-work and on the touch points; there are some surface blemishes, but these are hardly noticeable - see photos; there is a fine scratch at the bottom of the bell-engraving, about 3 inches in length, not too noticeable (see photos) Body: the physical body is in very good condition, with only some minor dings; however there is some sign of past dent removal on the bow, and a little on the body-tube and bell; there are also signs of solder repair on the bow and bell at the feet of some key-guard posts, and at the joining ring of the body-tube and bow (see photos);Pads:pads, with Selmer-style resonators, are like new and the horn plays well (though may need some minor adjustment and regulation, after being jostled in shipping); Neck:neck is in just about perfect condition;Further:
the table key cluster has been augmented with an additional bar for playing the bell keys (see photos);no mouthpiece;
no case.
See all 25 photos below - just click on a photo to see an enlargement (photos are slightly magnified and make some blemishes appear larger than they actually are).Please write with any questions (or call 781-570-9491).
the table key cluster has been augmented with an additional bar for playing the bell keys (see photos);no mouthpiece;
no case.
See all 25 photos below - just click on a photo to see an enlargement (photos are slightly magnified and make some blemishes appear larger than they actually are).Please write with any questions (or call 781-570-9491).