Keilwerth Tenor Sax Serial Numbers

Hi Breakfast roomers does anybody have any ideas on how to date one of these horns from the serial numbers. I am asking on behalf of a friend. Keilwerth Tenor Sax Serial Numbers' title='Keilwerth Tenor Sax Serial Numbers' />The popular Classic Vintage Saxophones Serial number list. Wichita Band Instrument Co., Inc., E. M. Shorts Guitar Shop, and The Wichita Violin Shop. New, used and vintage professional quality musical instruments, all at. Saxophone. org created by saxophone players for saxophone players. Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more. A Timeline of Trumpets. My Collection in Chronological Context. Elements of the Collection on Display at the Birmingham Historical Museum in 2014. NEW ARISTOCRAT 255XXX 270XXX There are only alto and tenor horns in this series. The other members of the family still had the True Tone label. Wichita Band Instrument Co., Inc., E. M. Shorts Guitar Shop, and The Wichita Violin Shop. New, used. Vintage Saxophone Value Guide Sax Gourmet. VINTAGE SAXOPHONE VALUE GUIDEWhen I set out to prepare a reference guide for pricing vintage horns, I did so with the clear understanding that its not a perfect world, and that the preparation of a perfect value guide would be impossible. I have based my research on actual selling prices by recognized dealers. I did not consider auction sales such as E Bay private sales between individuals who are not regular dealers pawn shop or other irregular sources, or any anecdotal stories. I have only addressed instruments for which there is a regular and established market, so not every model is included. I am well aware that some will question my figures and criticize my findings. I would encourage those critics to do their own research and publish their own findings. I have based my valuations upon the following assumptions 1 the instrument is in perfect playing condition and needs nothing in terms of repair 2 the finish is original and completely intact 3 the original case is intact 4 the instrument has not been altered or modified from its original condition, having the correct style pads, springs, no neck pickups etc. Deduct for needed repairs andor restoration to original condition. Relacquers are generally worth 2. BUESCHERTRUE TONE 5. XXX 2. 54. XXXThese are very common horns, which play rather nicely when set up properly. The later examples have snap in pads and Norton springs. Theres a real oversupply of alto horns. Most of the examples you will find will be in a satin silver finish. Add 2. 0 for gold plate. Sopranino 2. 10. Straight soprano 2. Curved soprano 2. Eb only. C soprano 1. MUST have original mouthpieceBuy sell and advertise all Musical Instruments including Saxophones for sale and wanted second hand and used. C melody 8. 00. Alto 9. Straight Alto 1. Tenor 1. Baritone 2. Bass 7. NEW ARISTOCRAT 2. XXX 2. 70. XXX There are only alto and tenor horns in this series. The other members of the family still had the True Tone label. Theyre almost always seen in satin silver. DOLNETT5.JPG' alt='Keilwerth Tenor Sax Serial Numbers' title='Keilwerth Tenor Sax Serial Numbers' />Add 2. Physical appearance is similar to the True Tone, but the neck is different, the keyguards are more deluxe. They play much better They will always have snap in pads and Norton springs. Alto 2. 10. 0 Tenor 2. ARISTOCRAT 2. 70. XXX 2. 90. XXX Tenors and alto horns only. Microsoftoffice Software: Software. The others were still basically True Tones. These are really nice players, much sought after. Youll be unlikely to find them in anything but lacquer. Add 2. 0 for silver. Ive never seen a gold example. These horns are much more desirable than any of their ancestors. Alto 1. 80. 0 Tenor 2. ARISTOCRAT 2. 90. XXX 3. 25. XXX BIG B The name comes from the bell engraving. These are the very best of the Aristocrat series. Fat sound and great intonation. Some had sterling silver necks add 2. Ive seen a gold one, although I was not totally convinced it was original. The baritones are particularly rich sounding. Brown rollers always, as well as snap in pads and Norton springs. Alto 1. 80. 0 Tenor 2. Baritone 2. 80. 0 ARISTOCRAT 3. XXX 3. 60. XXX I think these are often overlooked and underpriced. They play rather nicely. Toward the high end of the serial number range you begin to see some examples that look like 4. Aristocrat bodies. Alto 0. 00 Tenor 1. SERIES 2. 91. XXX 3. XXX These are the Top Hat and Cane horns, the best of the Bueschers. They will always have a raised silver logo on the bell brown rollers a silver resonance ring under the bell rim snap in pads and Norton springs, and an underslung octave key. There are a few silver add 2. Ive seen some 4. I think these horns are undervalued. Alto 2. 30. 0 Tenor 3. Baritone 2. 50. 0BUFFETSUPER DYNACTION This is the first Buffet horn youre likely to see. Very dark tone, great workmanship. Some examples have screw in resonators. Later ones have sculpted low EbC keys like the legendary S 1. These treasures should be priced like Selmers from the same era, but theyre not. Lucky you Alto 2. Tenor 2. 40. 0 Soprano 2. Baritone 3. 40. 0 S 1 If there was ever a near perfect design, I think this it. The EbC mechanism is genius the articulated low CBb mechanism should be on all horns. The soprano models usually have keywork to high G, and have conventional palm key layout. These horns are bargains. The baritones are extremely rare and fabulousAlto 2. Tenor 3. Soprano 2. Baritone 3. CONNWONDER through 1. XXX Up until 7. 5XXX, no rolled tone holes. Usually seen in silver. Add 2. 0 for gold and 4. You sometimes see these in nickel plate. Sopranino 2. 00. Straight soprano 1. Curved soprano 2. Deduct 2. 0 if keyed to Eb only C soprano 1. MUST have original mouthpiece C melody 8. Alto 1. 00. 0 Tenor 1. Baritone 1. 80. 0 Bass 7. NEW WONDER CHU BERRY 1. XXX 2. 40. XXX Conn never called these horns Chu Berry, but were stuck with the name. Improved keywork, fingernail file G key microtuner necks and really spectacular engraving on the Artist models usually seen in gold plate, often with mother of pearl key touches, add 4. There is strong demand for these fine instruments. Usually seen in silver, deduct 2. Prices may vary considerably depending upon the amount and style of engraving. Pristine examples bring top dollar. Straight soprano 2. Curved soprano 2. Alto 2. 10. 0 Tenor 2. Baritone 3. 00. Bass 7. TRANSITIONAL 2. XXX 2. XXX Youll see these with different keywork styles, and almost always with elaborate engraving. Most are in silver. Deduct 1. 0 for lacquer, add 3. These horns have a real cult following. Alto 2. 40. 0 Tenor 3. Baritone 3. 10. M SERIES 2. XXX 8. XXX Were talking about REAL saxophones hereTheres nothing on this Earth quite like one of these at full song The Conqueror series 2. M and 3. 0M have very elaborate adjustment mechanisms and solid silver key touches. The Constellation 2. M alto has three octave vents and the best feeling mechanism around, along with a high tech for the era plastic key guard. It was designed by my good friend and legend Santy Runyon. The 6. M alto 1. M tenor and 1. M baritone are the famous naked lady horns. They lost their rolled tone holes after WWII. These later examples play very well, but you should deduct 5. All of this series is mostly found in lacquer, so add 2. Alto 6. M 2. 00. Alto 2. M 2. 80. Alto 2. 8M 4. Tenor 1. 0M 3. 40. Tenor 3. 0M 4. 00. The best vintage tenor, IMHO Baritone 1. M 3. 60. 0H. COUFFrom 1. German horns manufactured by J. Keilworth were distributed at various times by W. T. Armstrong and Conn. They have quite a cult following today, and with good reason. The Superba I has rolled tone holes, the Superba II does not. Ive never seen them in anything but lacquer. SUPERBA I Alto 2. Tenor 2. 80. 0 Baritone 3. SUPERBA II Alto 1. Tenor 2. 20. 0 Baritone 3. KEILWERTHBefore the current model lineup evolved, Keilworth imported some nice horns stamped The New King with rolled tone holes and plastic key guards must be intact that have a small following. Mostly in lacquer, add 1. Alto 1. 00. 0 Tenor 1. KINGExcept for the Saxello, I cant find anybody expressing much interest in the Kings made before the Zephyr. I find their intonation to be sketchy at best. The engraving is beautiful, but they just dont play very well. The Zephyr is a killer The Zephyr Special had a solid silver neck and mother of pearl key touches. I understand there were a few made with sterling silver bells. After the mid 1. 95. Zephyr became an intermediate model, so deduct 3.