admin This is a closeup of the pearls on the upper stack of a 1943 Strasser-Marigaux-Lemaire (SML) Coleman Hawkins Special. The Coleman Hawkins Special is a fantastically rare instrument in itself, but what makes this one even more interesting is that it was made while France was occupied by Germany in World War II. Saxophone production …
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. It is the twin to my personal alto from the same time period, and I am sorely tempted to keep it, but …
SOLD and overhauled to the new owners specifications. Want one for yourself? Get in touch and tell me to find one for you. This is a 1953 Strasser-Marigaux-Lemaire (SML) tenor saxophone, with original Perma-Gold finish, in very good physical condition. It is scheduled for an overhaul, and the price includes this work. Ok, …
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! The physical condition is nearly immaculate, with only a couple small scratches to show for being over 40 years old. It still plays pretty well on its …
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. On a personal level, in early 2012 my wife and I welcomed our first child into the world, a happy little chubster named August who has given me new …
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. Just beautiful.
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. All photos will enlarge when clicked. To see a Conn alto saxophone warranty booklet from 1935 (signed by the same guy!) click here.
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. Both Paul and Brian are fellow Conn lovers, and this article would not have been possible without their help. Because I have left …