This is a great example of a vintage King Zephyr alto saxophone #179XXX with it’s original vintage silver-plated finish. It is a very early example of the Zephyr, manufactured in 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio USA, the absolute peak period of quality. It has a complete set of recent replacement pads and t. His sax is set up to good playing adjustment. Speckling, scratches for it’s age; this rare original example was used but not abused; there are no significant dents. Resoldered neck tenon as seen in photos #3 and #5, solid with no effect on the sound. This sax has a warm vintage sound with beautiful presence. Comes without a case but this. The item “Silver King Zephyr Alto Saxophone #179XXX, Recent Pads Complete, Plays Great” is in sale since Sunday, May 19, 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.
- Model: Zephyr
- Bundle Listing: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Body Finish: Silver-Plated
- Type: Alto
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Key Finish: Silver-Plated
- Body Material: Brass
- Brand: King
- Skill Level: Professional
