Vintage Rampone Stencil Eb Alto Saxophone
$625
A rare late 1940's/early 50's vintage 'Columbiana' stencil Eb alto saxophone made by Rampone of Italy. These are cool, hand-made instruments, just not well known in the US. They combine design elements of Conn, Martin and others (check out the swivel thumbrest and 'nail file' G# key) to achieve an original look and good playability for a modest price. I think vintage Italian instruments (many of them stenciled for US catalogs, distributors and music stores) may be the next wave, once US and French built horns are priced beyond the reach of most players! It is lacquered brass and is in good condition for its age, with evidence of minor dent work and a resoldered C# post - nothing that materially impacts looks or playability.
Its been disassembled, cleaned, swedged and countersunk (to tighten the mechanism) posts aligned, tone holes leveled, rods trued, all new tan leather pads (with flat brown plastic resos) and key corks installed, reassembled and adjusted for optimal play-ability. Warm, spread 'vintage American' tone, decent intonation, comfortable key work: I'm very pleased with the condition and play-ability of this saxophone! Comes with period (possibly original) case in solid condition.
Its been disassembled, cleaned, swedged and countersunk (to tighten the mechanism) posts aligned, tone holes leveled, rods trued, all new tan leather pads (with flat brown plastic resos) and key corks installed, reassembled and adjusted for optimal play-ability. Warm, spread 'vintage American' tone, decent intonation, comfortable key work: I'm very pleased with the condition and play-ability of this saxophone! Comes with period (possibly original) case in solid condition.
Payment
Cash, US personal checks (held for 3 business days), US postal money orders, bank checks, Venmo, Transferwise, Western Union and PayPal (+4% for fees) are accepted. Please make all checks and money orders payable to "Jeremy Soule". 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 checks (held for 3 business days), US postal money orders, bank checks, Venmo, Transferwise, Western Union and PayPal (+4% for fees) are accepted. Please make all checks and money orders payable to "Jeremy Soule". 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 clarinet and case for $14-25 - I try not to pad shipping. Most returns accepted within 5 days and will issue refund (minus 10% for restock and cleaning), store credit or an exchange. Antique/vintage instrument refunds issued on a case by case basis.
All shipping is by Fedex or USPS priority with tracking (depending on the weight of the item). I can generally ship a clarinet and case for $14-25 - I try not to pad shipping. Most returns accepted within 5 days and will issue refund (minus 10% for restock and cleaning), store credit or an exchange. Antique/vintage instrument refunds issued on a case by case basis.
