I'm watching this with interest because I see applications for using it. Might be able to restore a sax purchased for parts that otherwise had little else wrong with it, but scared off others because they could not see the potential.
My Beaugnier Vito Bari was such a fixer, $315 US shipping included 12 years ago. It's the same one I did Joy to the World with.
I see through the paint, rust, tarnish and crusty bare brass.
Many years ago a hard worker spent their earnings to bring the joy of music home. Maybe just for themselves, or possibly to share with family.
I enjoy making 50, 75, and 100+ year old instruments play again.
Be it the humble bare brass with no pearls or the rich person’s goldplated discarded trash from an estate.
Each earned the purchase. Both dreams of long ago.
Music brings people together,
Small contributions make it possible for everyone to enjoy.
Readers who enjoy my posts. Your friends or family abroad.
Please gift the hat when it comes around. Here on the Café or the next time out and you hear a Busker. A quarter in the jukebox keeps the music alive !
This sax was gifted to me. The picture taken the day received.
My only hope is that someone was encouraged to repair an old Saxophone, and not throw it out.
This Frank Holton C melody is SN# 128xx. Dating it to first half of 1923. For its 100 year anniversary party some attention is needed. As received it’s not all bad. Rollers look great ! Only a few springs missing. A few less dents than this one I did. Thread 'Martin C Melody Resurrection...
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! This could also be from sample being warped ?
