Description
This Martin The Martin alto saxophone is in excellent condition with around 98%+ of the original lacquer. There is a very minor ding in the leg side of the bow. The bottom key guard on the back of the bottom bow, in the crook of the bottom bow and on the back of the bell there is some oxidation otherwise there is almost no wear to the original finish. Please see the photos for more details. The serial number is “193379” making this a 1954 vintage alto saxophone. The serial number can be found on both the back of the body and the neck. Below the serial number on the back of the horn is “Des. Patent D-145889 Des. Patent D-145890 Des. Patent D-145891 Des. Patent D-145892 Patent 2, 425, 795 Patent 2, 425, 796”. The engraving on the bell is gorgeous and runs down the entirety of the bell and onto the front of the bow with the words “The Martin Alto. -Elkhart-IND-USA-” displayed prominently. This alto saxophone comes with the original “button lock” neck that has no evidence of pull down and is in mint condition. It also comes in the original Martin case in good used condition. A mouthpiece is not included. It comes with the original metal neck plug and lyre both in very good used condition.
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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 98%+ of the lacquered finish.
Player Wear: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Bell: No dents or evidence of bell edge damage.
The Bow: Almost no dents in the bottom bow or bow guard.
Pad Condition: The pads are in very good used condition.
Resonator Type: Plastic resonators.
The Neck: The neck has approximately 98%+ of the finish remaining with very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Mouthpiece: No mouthpiece, ligature, or accessories are included. Its original metal used neck plug and lyre are both included.
The Case: Good used condition (General wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving: The Martin Alto -Elkhart-IND-USA- (on the bell) Des. Patent D-145889 Des. Patent D-145890 Des. Patent D-145891 Des. Patent D-145892 Patent 2, 425, 795 Patent 2, 425, 796 (on the back of the horn below the serial number).
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