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Naltimar
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I recently found this horn on Facebook Marketplace for $75. I’ve gone the AI route and loaded as much info into the googlebot to see what came up.
This is a NOS 1960s Amati Kraslice Lignatone Stencil Tenor Saxophone - stenciled “Big Beat” with matching neck/body serials. It has so few marks indicating use I could probably count them. It is absolutely pristine inside and out.
According to the robot overlords, the bright red pads are indicative of the era of horn from Amati. The “Big Beat” and Lignatone name and crowned double tailed lion logo are indicative of a line marketed in the 60s toward European and American players interested in the rock music movement.
I’m not joking when I say there are few signs of use. One small blemish on the back of the bell is the only thing that stands out.
Serial number is 51296 on the body and 296 on the neck, both of which have the “Made In Chechoslovakia” etching.
No rust. No tarnish. No lacquer degradation. The nickel silver keywork is just as bright and clean as the body.
In the teal velvet-lined case (original?) there were three mouthpieces: a white plastic stock mouthpiece with no markings (probably original provided stock piece), a black rubber mouthpiece with no markings, but the classic steel ring to prevent cracking, and a NOS, unused Santy Runyon “Red Pepper” Model custom 5 mouthpiece with original bright gold lig and original manufacturer’s box.
I’ve tried playing it but there are definitely leaks. I’d bet it was bought, played 2 or 3 times in the 60s, and then the player gave up and packed it away.
Anyone have any additional information on this horn?
I can only upload 2 photos but if anyone is interested in looking at the rest HERE
Would love to know if it has any value. Google told me in its NOS condition might make it worth something…
This is a NOS 1960s Amati Kraslice Lignatone Stencil Tenor Saxophone - stenciled “Big Beat” with matching neck/body serials. It has so few marks indicating use I could probably count them. It is absolutely pristine inside and out.
According to the robot overlords, the bright red pads are indicative of the era of horn from Amati. The “Big Beat” and Lignatone name and crowned double tailed lion logo are indicative of a line marketed in the 60s toward European and American players interested in the rock music movement.
I’m not joking when I say there are few signs of use. One small blemish on the back of the bell is the only thing that stands out.
Serial number is 51296 on the body and 296 on the neck, both of which have the “Made In Chechoslovakia” etching.
No rust. No tarnish. No lacquer degradation. The nickel silver keywork is just as bright and clean as the body.
In the teal velvet-lined case (original?) there were three mouthpieces: a white plastic stock mouthpiece with no markings (probably original provided stock piece), a black rubber mouthpiece with no markings, but the classic steel ring to prevent cracking, and a NOS, unused Santy Runyon “Red Pepper” Model custom 5 mouthpiece with original bright gold lig and original manufacturer’s box.
I’ve tried playing it but there are definitely leaks. I’d bet it was bought, played 2 or 3 times in the 60s, and then the player gave up and packed it away.
Anyone have any additional information on this horn?
I can only upload 2 photos but if anyone is interested in looking at the rest HERE
Would love to know if it has any value. Google told me in its NOS condition might make it worth something…
