This is a great example of a vintage King Zephyr alto saxophone #271XXX with a worn vintage relaquer finish. It is a prime vintage Zephyr, manufactured in 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio USA, the absolute peak period of quality. It has older pads with necessary replacements and t. His sax is set up to good playing adjustment. Speckling, scratches for it’s age and some repaired dents especially on the bow as seen in photo #7. Resoldered octave key to the neck as seen in photo #11, solid with no effect on the sound. This sax has a big warm vintage sound and blows very freely. Comes without a case but this. The item “King Zephyr Alto Saxophone #271XXX, Reverse Socket Neck, 3-Ring, Plays Great” is in sale since Thursday, May 30, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “saxophant” and is located in Coventry, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Body Finish: Laquer
- Type: Alto
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Key Finish: Laquer
- Body Material: Brass
- Brand: King
- Skill Level: Professional
- Model: Zephyr
