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by Jonica
(2 posts)
6 years ago

Please help me with my sax?

Hey guys. Total sax Noob here....I inherited a sax from my late father, and since I don' play and as it' been in storage for almost 10 yrs, I think it' time to send it off to a good home. Problem is, I can' figure out how much it' worth, and even searching the serial nr, nothing comes up. 
If someone here can please help me figure this out, I thought having all this info would help such as the model name etc, but I'm failing miserably.
It's the Martin tenor Elkhart sax, serial nr 155429. I have attached a few pics too

Please please help me  

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  1. by GFC
    (842 posts)

    6 years ago

    Re: Please help me with my sax?

    The Martin is a good tenor worthy of a good home.  The serial number on yours corresponds to a 1946 production date.

    http://www.saxpics.com/?v=ser&manID=14

    Here's a guide to expected dealer prices for various used horns.  Keep in mind that as a private seller you would get less and that condition affects the value of a used horn profoundly.

    http://www.saxgourmet.com/vintage-saxophone-value-guide/

    You can also get a good idea of a reasonable price by checking the closed sale listings for similar horns on ebay.

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    1. by Jonica
      (2 posts)

      6 years ago

      Re: Please help me with my sax?

      Hello there - thanks so much, I have also decided its best to take it to a pro to check physically, to determine the condition

      Thanks so much for your help, the links helped loads

      Take care :)

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  2. by jimidean
    (1 post)

    6 years ago

    Re: Please help me with my sax?

    That would be a committee 3 a very nice horn I just sold one in excellent condition for $2400 If your was sitting for 10 years it might need some work

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