MARTIN Typewriter (1929-1931)

The Martin Typewriter model saxophones have been aptly nicknamed because they are adorned with pearl buttons on all key touches (even the table keys, low C and Eb keys, palm keys, side keys, octave keys and all finger touches). This key arrangement gives the horn both the look and feel of an old fashioned typewriter.

While the typewriter model was introduced by Martin in 1929 as an artist level saxophone, players quickly discovered that the all pearl keywork was unbearably awkward. Despite the horrendous feel, this model does have a sweet sound as it is otherwise a Martin Handcraft in terms of basic construction. This model was manufactured in soprano, alto, tenor and baritone.

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The Martin Typewriter model saxophones have been aptly nicknamed because they are adorned with pearl buttons on all key touches (even the table keys, low C and Eb keys, palm keys, side keys, octave keys and all finger touches). This key arrangement gives the horn both the look and feel of an old ...   [more]

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