Vintage Gold-Plated Holton C Melody Saxophone
$975
A rare c. 1923 vintage pro C Melody saxophone made by Holton of the USA. It is burnished gold plating on the body and keys - their nicest finish package - and Is in amazing condition for its age, with no significant dents or repairs. Plating is about 95%, with straight tone holes and some interesting extra keywork: Alt G#, Alt high Eb, and Alt forked Eb (which I've closed but can be opened and used if you like). The pearls and rollers are a beautiful abalone looking pearl material - very stylish!
Its been disassembled, cleaned, tarnish-dipped, hand ragged, swedged and countersunk (to tighten the mechanism) posts aligned, tone holes leveled, rods trued, all tan leather pads (with dark plastic resos) installed, key/neck corks and felts replaced, reassembled and adjusted for optimal play-ability. The horn is a sweet player, with a husky, mellow voice, good intonation, and comfortable key work: would be a good horn for Trad Jazz, Church, Theater... anywhere you'd like to read concert charts! I'm very pleased with the condition and play-ability of this saxophone. I corked this neck for a tenor mpc, but it comes with the original cool, metal faced C mouthpiece, and you could sand the neck cork if you'd prefer that vintage sound!
Its been disassembled, cleaned, tarnish-dipped, hand ragged, swedged and countersunk (to tighten the mechanism) posts aligned, tone holes leveled, rods trued, all tan leather pads (with dark plastic resos) installed, key/neck corks and felts replaced, reassembled and adjusted for optimal play-ability. The horn is a sweet player, with a husky, mellow voice, good intonation, and comfortable key work: would be a good horn for Trad Jazz, Church, Theater... anywhere you'd like to read concert charts! I'm very pleased with the condition and play-ability of this saxophone. I corked this neck for a tenor mpc, but it comes with the original cool, metal faced C mouthpiece, and you could sand the neck cork if you'd prefer that vintage sound!
Payment
Cash, US personal or bank checks (held for 3 business days), US money orders, Venmo, Zelle, Western Union and PayPal (+4% for fees) are accepted. Check, Zelle, or Venmo are preferred method of payment, and will save you a few dollars over Paypal. The Paypal button is located below for customers in the U.S.A. wishing to make immediate purchase. It includes the Paypal fee and flat rate shipping.
Cash, US personal or bank checks (held for 3 business days), US money orders, Venmo, Zelle, Western Union and PayPal (+4% for fees) are accepted. Check, Zelle, or Venmo are preferred method of payment, and will save you a few dollars over Paypal. The Paypal button is located below for customers in the U.S.A. wishing to make immediate purchase. It includes the Paypal fee and flat rate shipping.
Shipping and Returns
All shipping is by Fedex or USPS priority with tracking (depending on the weight of the item). I can generally ship a sax and case for $30-70 - I try not to pad shipping. Antique/vintage instrument refunds issued on a case by case basis. Returns will be accepted within 5 days and I will issue refund (minus 10% for restock and cleaning), store credit or an exchange. Please enquire terms of return before purchase!
All shipping is by Fedex or USPS priority with tracking (depending on the weight of the item). I can generally ship a sax and case for $30-70 - I try not to pad shipping. Antique/vintage instrument refunds issued on a case by case basis. Returns will be accepted within 5 days and I will issue refund (minus 10% for restock and cleaning), store credit or an exchange. Please enquire terms of return before purchase!