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On Selmer saxophones of certain vintages, the last coat of lacquer was applied after the horn was complete including padwork.

One of the recurring questions I get is a variation on “Should I overhaul my horn?”.

SOLD This is a 1940 Conn 26M with the VIII stamp on the body and neck, in original lacquer with original case.

SOLD This is an original silver plate, excellent physical condition Selmer Radio Improved alto saxophone, made in France in 1935.

Pictured above are two Couf Superba I tenor saxophones.

Here are some “before” photos: And here are some “after” photos (yes its the same horn):

SOLD This is an original lacquer nearly mint condition Buffet Super Dynaction tenor saxophone, hand-built in France in 1971 with serial 18xxx.

SOLD This is an excellent original condition original lacquer original pads Vito “Duke” baritone saxophone, hand made in France for Vito by Beaugnier, a small factory that made horns for Leblanc, Noblet, and Vito.

Or rather, a complete redesign.

This is a closeup of the pearls on the upper stack of a 1943 Strasser-Marigaux-Lemaire (SML) Coleman Hawkins Special.

SOLD This is a 1939 Selmer Balanced Action tenor saxophone, serial number 292xx, made in tail end of the final year before World War II decreased Selmer’s output to a trickle.

**SOLD and overhauled to the new owners specifications.

SOLD This is a 1972 Buffet Super Dynaction tenor saxophone in nearly original condition with the original case and warranty card- which hasn’t even been filled out yet!

Whew, what a year. 2012 was challenging and rewarding and I learned about as much as I have in any one-year period of my entire life.

Some scans of vintage ads I have collected over the years.

Click on the photo for an even higher resolution image of the beautiful engraving pattern from an extremely rare Conn 12M Transitional baritone saxophone in gold plate with the art deco engraving pattern.

A complete Conn warranty booklet from 1931 from a early New Wonder II style transitional alto with art-deco engraving and raised side E key.

This article includes (with permission) information from posts on the forum at Saxontheweb by saxophone historian/geek Paul Lindemeyer, author of Celebrating the Saxophone, and photos and information from Brian at Getasax.com.

I am lucky enough to work with and see many beautiful and rare saxophones, and these days it takes something rather special to make my jaw truly drop.

This is a 1928 Conn F Mezzo-soprano saxophone, freshly overhauled by me.

I have always found the saxophone to be a beautiful physical object.

I recently overhauled a 18xxx serial Selmer Super with the geared octave mechanism.

SOLD This one was supposed to be for my personal collection to match my Vito “Duke” baritone, but my eyes were a bit bigger than my wallet.

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SOLD Looking for a vintage hand-made French tenor saxophone in excellent and unmolested physical condition?

SOLD Well here is a pretty amazing find.

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SOLD This is a rather more rare variant of an excellent saxophone, the Couf Superba I.

SOLD This is an excellent original condition Yamaha “Purple Logo” YAS-62 alto saxophone.

This 2008 article has been reprinted in whole with the permission of its author, Dennis Gazarek.

Saxophone Adjustment Materials by **Matt Stohrer ** Everybody knows about pads, everyone has an opinion on resonators or whether plating makes you sound better, and you can google your way through most of a simple DIY saxophone overhaul or at least with e…

This is an all-original survivor, a rarity among Martins from this period whose notoriously delicate lacquer has survived nearly completely intact after 74 years.

I attended a clinic where the Director General and head of Research and Development of Selmer (Paris) Jerome Selmer gave a historical presentation and graciously and patiently answered questions from the audience of saxophone repairmen (and one Taiwan-bas…

A joint project with Brian from GetASax.com showcasing the manufacturer emblems from vintage saxophone cases.

SOLD This is a one-owner 1951 Martin Committee III tenor in excellent shape, with original lacquer at 95%, original case, serial-matched neck, no dents or resolders, action is tight, original end plug.

I recently overhauled a 1954 Kohlert “Winnenden” tenor saxophone and was impressed with its tone, ergonomics, intonation, and construction- which features rolled toneholes and relatively modern ergonomics.

This is something I posted in a forum a little while ago.

SOLD Now here is a really rare saxophone.

ON HOLD - SALE PENDING!

My news updates are infrequent enough I have forgotten which volume I am on, so January 2012 it is.

I have my own YouTube Channel that I have been making videos for since 2011.

I am thankful for so much this year.

Choices, choices.

I’ve gotten some of these for the shop every year since they’ve been made, and also been submitting pictures and luckily getting my pictures put in!

Well, this is a rarity.

This is pretty cool stuff.

I’ve recently started a repair column over at BestSaxophoneWebsiteEver and my first column was “Should I repad my horn?”.

So, lots going on, quick post from the middle of it all for an update.

SOLD If you are looking for a very interesting and rare piece of saxophonic history and a barn-burner professional alto at a bargain-basement price, you’ve found it.

SOLD This is a beautiful condition early Conn 6M professional alto saxophone, serial 268xxx in original silver plate.