B&S Sonora Tenor Sax

[Grant Melton]

Hi all I'm new here !
I've been playing Sax for 2 months and recently bought a B&S Sonora Tenor sax. I was playing an Alto.

My question is I can't seem to find much about this German made sax. It's not got a blue label. It does have a serial number though. Is there anywhere that you check serial numbers for these all help would be appreciated.

Grant

 

[Colin the Bear]

Maybe a Weltklang. Hard to say without seeing it. A picture would help.

 

[Jeanette]

Welcome to the Café, a post in sax and accessories might generate more responses to your question with as Colin asked some pics

Jx

 

[thomsax]

The old Sonora models were made by Oscar Adler. The late Sonora was a brand that was stamped on saxes that were engraved on saxes that were the same as "Weltklang". Oscar adler was the last saxophone manufactor that was nationalized in former DDR/GDR.

Some good info about German saxes

Oscar Adler - Bassic Sax | Bassic Sax

Weltklang | Bassic Sax

 

[SaxoFREAK]

Hi Grant a big welcome from me, if anyone can find the origin of youre sax its one of these guys @The Cafe, have fun & enjoy your stay..

 

[Grant Melton]

Thanks everyone see photo. Mine has no engraving, only the serial number which is a 5 digit number 67442 and made in GDR. The other is my Alto ignore that.

 

[Grant Melton]

Hi Grant a big welcome from me, if anyone can find the origin of youre sax its one of these guys @The Cafe, have fun & enjoy your stay..

Thanks appreciate your reply

 

[Grant Melton]

Maybe a Weltklang. Hard to say without seeing it. A picture would help.

 

[Colin the Bear]

Looks very Weltklang to me. Not a sophisticated instrument, action wise but they have a very full tone and have quite a fan base.

 

[Jonesy]

I have a Sonora, about 40 years old. "Built to last" would describe the construction.
It plays easily, and sounds nice.
Afraid I don't get around to playing it much, though.

 

[Grant Melton]

I have a Sonora, about 40 years old. "Built to last" would describe the construction.
It plays easily, and sounds nice.
Afraid I don't get around to playing it much, though.

Hi Thanks for replying is there a way of finding out the age by serial number ?

 

[Justin Chune]

Hello Grant, welcome to the cafe.

 

[Grant Melton]

Thank you Justin pleasure

 

[Grant Melton]

I sold my Sonora 2 years ago and I’m buying it back again I’m thrilled.

 

[Lox]

I sold my Sonora 2 years ago and I’m buying it back again I’m thrilled.

Hi, did you manage to get much info on the Senora? I found a B & S sonora Alto for sale £180 serial number 71754. I am new tot he saxophone so know little about it, cosmetically it looks in good condition but then again I would have little idea if it wasn't. Do you know whst sort of price they sell at and whether that is a fair price to pay?