Berg Larsen scoop bill, 105/2-M very popular size and model. The denim table identifies the earlier period with that beautifully hand sculpted thin tip rail probably by Berg himself!
Selmer MK VI Tenor 87xxx 1960 Original Package Find
Here is a 1960 Selmer MK VI tenor saxophone serial no. 87xxx with original case, mouthpiece (Brilhart was included at this time) and Boosey & Hawkes Edgeware Clarinet. This is the original package from 1960.
This is very few numbers from my own 87k tenor and this has been kept for a future overhaul but we are setting some horns free. This is a near mint 87k tenor, the find of a lifetime and a player to match. The lacquer is all original, US engraving, pads all original, nothing has been done to this one. It currently plays on original pads very nice but of course a little bit stuffy.
The neck is in perfect condition, the horn has most of its lacquer as can be seen in the photos. There are a few imperfections; there is a tiny ding on the bell flare, one resoldered guard-foot at low C, and a slightly dinged upper post at Eb/C. That is all, otherwise it is gorgeous.
This horn particularly plays bright and warm and loud. it has both the aggressive edgy quality and full richness we would expect from a late 80k tenor. Among this serial number this is undoubtably one of the absolute best one can find, which is why it was kept for years (by myself). This horn is for the most discerning player or vintage collector who knows exactly what these are and what they are looking for. This is not cheap, you have been warned.
Selmer MK VI 98xxx US near Mint Original Tenor Saxophone
This 98xxx tenor is everything is should be. It is all original and on original pads as well. Nothing has every been done to this horn and it still plays great. There are no dents of consequence, nor any solders or repairs that I found. it has some normal lacquer speckling from age but not even much play wear. The pearls are sharp, the original neck is perfect condition.
It currently plays very well, but would be amazing with a fresh set of pads. The sound is HUGE, very organic and complex sounding with a lot of power and edge as well, exactly as it should be. This is very easily one of the best MK VI’s I have ever played.
Full restoration pics at bottom
1940 Original Balanced Action Tenor Restoration DONE!
It took me some years to get to this horn, but now it is finally finished. This horn specifically was a lot of careful work but in the end very well worth it. Hear the before and after vids and take a look at the original article for repair/restoration pics!
Meyer Bros. NY Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
This is a nice clean example of a Meyer Bros New York for alto. It has had some work done on it but it appears to have been quite conservative, still showing the original Meyer ‘cloudy’ milled table. It was done professionally with measurement marked at .076.
Otto Link True Early Babbitt Beautiful Original 7 Tenor Piece
This is the true ‘Early Babbitt’, not the later pieces that look a bit similar with the weak baffle, and not the earlier straight signature (late) Florida piece either. This has the tell-tale denim table, sharper drop to the beak, and the longer baffle and higher floor. This plays with the proper amount of power and color and is very very hard to find in near perfect condition at facing 7.
Otto Link Straight Sig. FL Marinated Masterpiece
This is a piece I optimized in 2010 for myself and then gigged on for a number of years. It is a Straight signature Link Florida originally stamped 7 and restored to .101. There was a small nick in the tip that I repaired. It is a VERY LOUD piece with a tonal color right in the middle between dark and bright (relative to what these piece might usually be) and is exceptionally smooth and comfortable to blow.
Comparison & Review; Yamaha 82Z vs. Some Vintage Selmer Tenors
This is a fairly casual review/comparison of the 82Z vs a number of different vintage Selmer tenors. I really made this video for myself to hear the differences (which are not hard to notice) and because I have a number of folks who seem to appreciate my viewpoint. As usual I am rambling a bit and blowing probably too much noise but I did clear up a few of my ideas at least for myself and maybe someone else.
0:04 intro and 82Z comparison discussion
1:34 82Z playtest
3:37 SBA 45k playtest
5:33 MK VI 87k playtest
7:27 SBA 41k playtest
9:45 MK VI 70k
12:06 82Z more playtest
13:13 82Z discussion/comparison/conclusions
24:21 82Z left/right hand examination
25:19 MK VI 87k left/right comparison
26:02 conclusion etc
Selmer Alto Soloist G Original
Very nice clean vintage Soloist opening; G. Original condition wonderful piece at hard find popular size.
Otto Link Tonemaster Baritone Original 5
Very rare and wonderful old Tonemaster Bari piece, original 5 facing, beautiful condition with original ligature and reed protector.
