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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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martin 90670 alto saxophone?
I was given a Martin Alto Saxaphone from a man that said he played jazz around the United States back in the 40's with this sax. The number on the back of it is 90670 and I am not sure how old it really is. The man that gave it to me was 96 years old and said he had the sax for many years. I am thinking it is at least 70 years old and am looking to get more information about this sax and if it would be worth restoring.

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I think it would be worth replacing the pads and getting the keys in working order. I would not refinish the lacquer. Here is a link to a dealer that sells martin saxophones. http://www.usahorn.com/catView.usa?catBrand=Martin&catNUA=u I;m sure you you sent them a quick e-mail they would tell you if it's worth anything.