King Zephyr Silver Baritone Saxophone 1960 Serial #402656
Description
This King Zephyr silver baritone saxophone is in very good condition. It has 95%+ of its silver finish remaining and 90-95% of the gold wash bell finish remaining. This is a satin finish with polished keywork and engraving. There are a couple of player-wear touch spots in the upper stack of the horn, on the palm keys, and the octave key. There are some very minor dings from typical player wear through the body and in the bell. There are a couple of keys that have some light dings likely from previous pad replacement work. Please see the pictures for details. The serial number is “402656” making this a vintage 1960 horn. The engraving on this horn is beautiful and reads “King Zephyr Made by The H.N. White Co. Cleveland Ohio”. This saxophone has split bell keys, an X body brace, and wire key guards. No mouthpiece is included. The neck is original and in great condition with some wear to the finish at the base of the neck and the octave key has had some repair done. It comes in a good used replacement case.
Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is very good.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in excellent playing condition.
The Key Plating: Approximately 85-90% of the original key plating remains with light player wear to the touch spots.
The Finish:
It has approximately 95%+ of the silver finish.
It has approximately 90-95% of the gold wash bell finish.
Player Wear: Light general wear (possible surface scratches and/or minor dents/dings).
The Bell: Almost no dents and no evidence of bell edge damage.
The Bow: Light dent in the bottom bow or bow guard.
Pad Condition: The pads are in good used condition.
Resonator Type: Plastic resonators.
The Neck: The neck has approximately 85-90% of the finish remaining with very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Mouthpiece: No mouthpiece, ligature, or accessories are included.
The Stand: If pictured, not included.
The Case: Good used condition (General wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving: King Zephyr Made by The H.N. White Co. Cleveland Ohio (on the bell).
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