Description
This King Super 20 Silversonic two-tone tenor saxophone is in excellent condition with around 95% of the lacquer remaining and 95% of the clear lacquer finish on the sterling silver bell. The bell has a beautiful gold wash interior and gorgeous gold inlay on the engraving. The horn has some very light general player wear throughout mostly concentrated on the leg side. The saxophone faces up absolutely beautifully. The silver accent palm and pinky keys show some signs of light wear to the finish at the player touch spots. The bottom thumb rest has been bent up at an angle slightly. Please see the photos for more details. The serial number is “460936” making this a 1970-1971 vintage tenor saxophone. The engraving on the bell is stunning and reads “King Super 20 Silver Sonic King Musical Instruments Eastlake Ohio” with gold inlay swirling flowers all around the engraving and down the bell. “Sterling Bell” is engraved at the base of the front of the bell. The bell keys are engraved as well. This tenor saxophone comes with the original sterling silver neck with the underslung octave mechanism. The neck is in good condition and there is evidence of a very minor pull-down and pull-down repair. Please see the pictures for details. It comes in a good used SKB replacement case. No mouthpiece is included. A good used plastic King neck plug is included. This saxophone has that iconic King sound, super mellow with warm overtones. It plays easily up and down the register with quick response.
Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is excellent.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in excellent playing condition.
The Finish:
It has approximately 95%+ of the clear lacquer finish on the sterling silver bell.
It has approximately 95%+ of the lacquered finish.
It has approximately 95%+ of the copper/gold wash bell finish.
Player Wear: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Bell: No dents or evidence of bell edge damage. There is very minor evidence of a tiny bit of a bell lip pull-down removal.
The Bow: No dents in the bottom bow or bow guard. If you rub your hand along the bow you can feel where there was some minor dent removal done.
Pad Condition: The pads are in very good used condition.
Resonator Type: Metal resonators.
The Neck: The neck has approximately 80-85% of the finish remaining with medium general wear (visible lacquer or surface scratches and/or evidence of a pull-down).
The Mouthpiece: No mouthpiece, ligature, or accessories are included. A good used plastic King neck plug is included.
The Case: Good used condition (General wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving: King Super 20 Silver Sonic King Musical Instruments Eastlake Ohio (on the bell) Sterling Bell (on the base of the front of the bell).
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