This piece is an original earlier model Tonemaster. It currently shows a lot of (what I think is) nickel plating, most of the original gold plating is gone. Some corrosion is present on the table area, not very significant. It has lived a bit, probably could be optimized but generally in very good condition. The tip still has a good amount of metal on it should someone want to open it up, but what is really remarkable is the very significant original baffle, which these usually do not have.
Otto Link FL no USA 9 Serialed Early model Marinated .110
Here we have a very early Florida Super ToneMaster. Displaying a serial number, this was produced directly after the ‘Double Ring” series, and from my perspective it might as well be a double ring because the response is very close. The only difference I can spot in a consistent general way would be that these play a little less buzzy and a little more substantial core than the double rings usually do but that really varies anyhow.
This piece was stamped 9 originally and needed some cleanup, it was also never a modern 9 tip size. I have restored and optimized this to .110 (Otto Link 8) and it is hard to describe exactly how amazing it is. I don’t comfortably play this size but I am considering it just because this one is so great. It has the classic early Link vibe that can only be found with these particular pieces.
Otto Link Florida Soprano Slant Signature .063
This is a fairly early (no USA) slant signature Otto Link with the large chamber. It was stamped 5* with a bit of a thick tip finish, I was inspired to open it to .063 with a traditional Link facing and a good rail contour. This plays very big, and wide with a warm darker tone that also has a very fast and concise response. It has a unique singing quality that I think only these have. I felt that this piece did well with intonation as well, for whatever reason. It’s a very pretty sound.
Brilhart Ebolin Streamline 3 Original nice condition
This is what this is, no cracks, nice shape all original. Tip measures right on .080 on my tools.
King Silversonic Gold Plate Tenor 382k Project
Here we have a truly rare find, a King SIlversonic with original gold plated body, neck and keys and gold inlay on the engraving. These were custom ordered from King back in the day and we know of one other in existence. Finding this was just a happy accident. These pics are as found-
Selmer hard rubber soloist style vintage F (soprano)
Crisp &buzzy player.
Selmer hard rubber Soloist style F (soprano)
Nice husky & rich player. Shows normal scratching on the ligature area, fully functional.
Otto Link Straight Sig FL HR Marinated Efficient & Excellent 7* (.110)
Apex Link model, Optimized to max efficiency and tone.
Otto Link Straight Sig FL Hard Rubber original 7* (.107) Exc Player
All original, these are some of the best otto Links ever. This one in untouched state has a powerful smokey vibe with edge and organic mellowness both.
Selmer SBA (Super Action) Tenor Saxophone 41xxx original near new
This is exactly the Coltrane model, Bluetrane, Giant Steps, Soultrane etc. 41xxx and nearly brand new. It has all original pads and resos, lacquer still on the edges, could use a bit of tweaking but plays awesomely right now. Amazing crisp bright popping sound, saoring highs with the big bottom and compression. Just like the other 45xxx that recently sold here, this is just one of those things as good as it looks and it sure looks.
This level of instrument usually sells quietly without publicly posted sales so the only people who know what they really sell for are the seller and the buyer. This is one of the nicest examples I’ve ever found and there are very few to be found now, so I will gladly keep it until and unless I am quite compelled to let it go. For those who are expecting a ‘reasonable’ price, best not to bother to ask. There is nothing reasonable about this horn.
