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1857 Adolphe Sax Soprano Saxophone With Original Adolphe Sax Mouthpiece
Estimated price for orientation: 8 000 $
Category: Saxophones
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
For more info and additional high-resolution photos, visit dcsax.com!1857 Adolphe Sax soprano saxophone, s/n 15,xxx. Here is an extraordinarily rare soprano saxophone, made just a decade or so after Adolphe Sax patented his design. For its age, the overall condition of this saxophone is excellent. From what I can tell, the saxophone can play in tune at A=440. Although the saxophone currently plays with difficulty on a very old set of pads, it will need a full and careful restoration to return to playing condition. The sax is priced as-is, but please contact me if you're interested in receiving a full mechanical restoration from my repairman, who has a ton of experience with these instruments. As-is, I believe this instrument is in comparable condition to those found in a museum.The sax remarkably comes with what I believe is the original mouthpiece and case. Please take a close look at the pictures. The saxophone is nickel plated which has preserved this saxophone well. Please visit my website for many additional pictures.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
For more info and additional high-resolution photos, visit dcsax.com!1857 Adolphe Sax soprano saxophone, s/n 15,xxx. Here is an extraordinarily rare soprano saxophone, made just a decade or so after Adolphe Sax patented his design. For its age, the overall condition of this saxophone is excellent. From what I can tell, the saxophone can play in tune at A=440. Although the saxophone currently plays with difficulty on a very old set of pads, it will need a full and careful restoration to return to playing condition. The sax is priced as-is, but please contact me if you're interested in receiving a full mechanical restoration from my repairman, who has a ton of experience with these instruments. As-is, I believe this instrument is in comparable condition to those found in a museum.The sax remarkably comes with what I believe is the original mouthpiece and case. Please take a close look at the pictures. The saxophone is nickel plated which has preserved this saxophone well. Please visit my website for many additional pictures.