Saxophones Sioma alto sax

[RichardB]

Thank you! I am interested in purchasing this horn. Could you please let me know howv to do that?

 

[DavidUK]

It's way overpriced in my opinion, £1,500. Plus, it's in Australia.

I'd value it at £2-300 but appreciate the special connection for you.

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[RichardB]

Agreed, rather overpriced.
But thank you anyway, David!
Much appreciated

 

[farina_man]

What do we reckon - Pierret stencil?

No - they're not all Pierret stencils! It looks like a Guenot to me. I had a Sioma Tenor once; I liked it.

 

[farina_man]

I've seen a handful of these. Some are definitely Pierret made. Others may be a different maker - not certain who.
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That one is a Pierret, Steve. Typical 1940s/50s guards and the characteristic design of the joints between body, bow and bell (whatever they're called!).

 

[Steve Marshall]

That one is a Pierret, Steve. Typical 1940s/50s guards and the characteristic design of the joints between body, bow and bell (whatever they're called!).

Yes, I thought it was too. Just aware of other Siomas that were made elsewhere.

 

[RichardB]

Has anyone come across a Sioma sax for sale recently?
Especially with the mark "Alex Burns Ltd, Shaftesbury Avenue, London"
Also a Sioma flute or clarinet?
If so, I'd be glad to hear.
Bestr wishes to all

 

[SiomaAlto]

@RichardB I have a Sioma Alto saxophone with those markings, unfortunately it is not for sale as I have had it for 30 years and it was my first instrument. I don't understand how DM's work on this forum, but I am happy to provide more information on it if you get in contact.

 

[DavidUK]

Another spotted:

French vintage alto saxophone | in London | Gumtree

A vintage Sioma Paris alto saxophone . In good working order and cosmetic condition .

www.gumtree.com

No idea if it has any Burns connection.

 

[DavidUK]

Tenor...

SIOMA VINTAGE TENOR SAXOPHONE-EXCELLENT PLAYING CONDITION-MADE IN FRANCE 1930/40 | eBay

EXCELLENT PLAYING CONDITION. MADE IN FRANCE POSSIBLY 1930s/40s.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[jonf]

A bit surprised to read how it's in excellent playing condition, given the seller has put the mouthpiece on upside down. Looks like it's a metal Selmer. Case is also from a Welklang or similar. Terrible levels of protection and not shaped for a 'clap hands' sax.

 

[jonf]

Dunno if the OP is still about, but this seems to be what he was after:

Vintage Sioma Alex Burns Alto Saxophone Made In Paris | eBay

One pearl key inlay missing, which is easily and inexpensively replaced.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Colin the Bear]

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[Pete Thomas]

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[DavidUK]

Another one, tenor though:

SIOMA TENOR SAXOPHONE- VINTAGE-MADE IN FRANCE 1930/40-EXTREMELY RARE- PLAYS WELL | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for SIOMA TENOR SAXOPHONE- VINTAGE-MADE IN FRANCE 1930/40-EXTREMELY RARE- PLAYS WELL at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

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[vzjp]

Late to this thread, but anyway...

SIOMA TENOR SAXOPHONE- VINTAGE-MADE IN FRANCE 1930/40-EXTREMELY RARE-PLAYS WELL | eBay

BLOWS AND PLAYS WELL FROM TOP TO BOTTOM! All pads seal, springs, keys, etc, good! ( INCLUDES A FEW BEESON PADS ). MADE IN FRANCE (Possibly 1930s/40s). NEW LA VOZ MOUTHPIECE & REED.

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[DavidUK]

Same one on Facebook, but in Rhyl?...

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[jcn664]

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This horns, sioma, is in high pitch or low pitch, when i see england on one saxophone, i have one Trigger WARNING : lp or HP, england at old period majority between 1910-1950 made or used HP

 

[DavidUK]

Interesting... I would have said HP had died out by 1930 latest?

 

[jcn664]

Interesting... I would have said HP had died out by 1930 latest?

Not in UK, it died max 1950.