| A saxophone is a musical instrument belonging to the | | | | Vintage saxophones can have frills like hand |
| woodwind category. It is one of the youngest musical | | | | engravings on them. They are also generally gold- or |
| instruments, invented by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian, in the | | | | silver-plated instead of being lacquered like the new |
| 1840s. Later, many people made their own alterations | | | | saxophones. |
| to the instrument. Saxophones were generally used in | | | | Here is a sampling of the vintage saxophones available |
| the military and in big orchestras but are now found in | | | | at one dealer: King - super 20 and zephyr; Selmer - |
| smaller bands as well. They are generally used for big | | | | mark VII, mark VI, super balanced action, balanced |
| band music, pop music and jazz. There are many | | | | action, super, radio improved, and cigar cutter; |
| kinds of saxophones but the four most common ones | | | | Buescher - true tone, aristocrat, and 400 top hat and |
| are: Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone saxophones. | | | | cane; Conn - Chu Berry, conqueror (26 and 30M), and |
| Vintage saxophones may not be in great playing | | | | lady face (4M, 6M, 10M, and 12M); Martin - handcraft, |
| condition, but are generally bought for collection | | | | magna and committee. |
| purposes. Some suppliers also sell vintage saxophones | | | | Vintage saxophones can be found at local music |
| that are repaired and in good condition. They can also | | | | stores or in antique shops. They can also be found by |
| be custom-restored to suit individual requirements. | | | | browsing some special sites on the Internet, which |
| Some manufacturers offer one-year guarantees on | | | | provides hundreds of choices in vintage saxophones. |
| restored saxophones. | | | | However, some Internet dealers sell fake vintage |
| Otherwise, vintage saxophones are sold in "as is" | | | | saxophones. Some suppliers of vintage saxophones |
| condition to retain their original and antique value. | | | | offer certificates of guarantee, or even warranties. |