Saxophones 1952 King Zephyr Tenor

[Tommy Ng]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1952-King-Zephyr-Tenor-Sax-33_W0QQitemZ180469597297QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Woodwind_Instruments?hash=item2a04d38471

The owner bought it for £1200, i suppose he will sell at £1200.

Heard that this sax is as good as Conn 10m and King super 20.

 

[fishpond]

Certainly looks used.

 

[freddysilk]

I own one of these but when I purchased it used, it was stuffy and the pads needed replacing. The lacquer was about 60% and I thought it needed some serious tender loving care. After I overhauled it and got it silver plater, it had a more open sound which reminded me of the jazz sound of the 50's. Very bold, focused, and free-blowing. If you do get one, get it overhauled and you'll notice that it truly has a bolder sound unlike the newer tenors that sound too mellow, or too bright.