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Question:

Does anyboby know if there is a market for a 1932 Martin Saxophone ?
may be looking to sell

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There's always a market for a nicce, classic sax! If it's in good condition, try auctioning it off. You can find local auction dates at your library/museum! But if you need the money now, try ebay, or any other site like that.

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Vintage Martin Saxophone Info?
I have an old Martin Saxophone. Near the bell the saxophone says "The Martin Elkhart, Ind" The serial number says 20247. According to this http://www.saxquest.com/museumSerials.asp The saxophone is from 1921-1922. I don't know if it is a Handcraft, or anything. I'm including a few pictures of it. Can you please tell me the type(Handcraft, typewriter, committee), and if you can tell me the approximate value of it. It came in a Conn case It doesn't have the mouthpiece but it does have the ligature and bocal. It has very minor dents... Martin Pics http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/Walkerion/?action=view¤t=MartinLogo.jpg http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/Walkerion/?action=view¤t=saxophone.jpg

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I play and collect Martin saxophones. Yes, that is a Martin Handcraft from 1921 in a bare brass finish. The best serial number chart is at: http://themartinstory.net/version7/whatyou-how-old.php Looks like a nice old horn. With some love, it could be restored. Value is probably about $200-350 in present condition, as described.

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1930 Martin Alto Saxophone Worth?
Its on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/1930-SILVER-MARTIN-HANDCRAFT-stencil-ALTO-SAX-NO-RES_W0QQitemZ150309504192QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item150309504192&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A15%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308 Weyyman keystone state martin handcraft alto saxophone. I really like the look of vintage sax's and im not sure if this one will play well. Ive been playing alto for 10 years now, but i have no clue about sax worth because i've played with the same one the whole time. Anyone know the worth of this 1930 Martin Handcraft alto sax in good condition?

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If the horn is in stellar playing condition, I see no reason why you couldn't get $600-800 for it. I frequently visit a shop that specializes in vintage saxophone sales. They have a couple Martin stencils that are even later models than this priced over $1000. If you want to maximize the money earned, I would take it to a repair tech and have it inspected.

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Vintage Martin Alto Saxophone from 1920s-1930s?
I have a silver-plated Martin Alto Saxophone. On the bell, there is a large engraving (of a flower I believe), and it says MARTIN Hoinolchoift ELKHART IND. On the back, it says MARTIN and the model number is 57392, and it says LOW PITCH below that. I was wondering the price range for this lovely instrument? I recently had it ultrasonic-cleaned (or whatever you call it). It's in perfect working condition, and you can clearly see how old it is, due to the some of the tarnish and age spots. It's a beautiful vintage sax. :) So, prices anyone?

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First of all, it is not an Alto sax. it is a straight neck C Melody sax. Named such, as a C is actually a C and not an Eb, as on an alto, or Bb as on a Tenor. There are also C Melody saxes that resemble a Tenor sax, because they have the same question mark shaped neck. C Melody saxes in playable condition fetch anywhere from $100 to $1000, depending on age, brand and condition. At the time of writing this answer, there is a similar Martin on eBay, asking $300. there are no bids. The instrument mentioned has the curved neck (more desirable), Brass lacquering, has been polished and recently re padded. Your horn, not having been buffed or re padded might fetch $150-$200. Possibly more to a person seeking the specific model you have. If you are a sax player, it may be of more worth for you to keep and play it. While a beautiful sounding horn, it doesn't seem to be a highly sought after model. If you don't play, you might consider offering to sell it to someone in the family that does. It would likely be more valuable to them. xx