8438 BUFFET CRAMPON Antique Evette Schaeffer Eb Alto Sax

Review BUFFET CRAMPON Antique Evette Schaeffer System Eb Alto Sax Paris France No

No missing pearls. Some oxidization of the metal closures and handle. With use, the engraved branding is faded includes a silver tone metal ligature no brand markings. Some keys are slow to open and close or not springing properly.

Includes a silver vintage ligature engraved with Germany and metal mouthpiece cover. These early saxophones were much like the original Adolph sax. Wagner mouthpiece, a vintage German-made hard rubber. Free shipping within the USA FedEx ground, see chart in photos from saxophone.

Outer threading in good condition and leather to fair with normal wear tear for its age. 1899 in the us. No key for lock and does not lock, latch springs are operating. Does not include a neck carrying strap.

For buffet, and branded as evette schaeffer, the years of 1889-1890, reflect serial numbers ranges 8200 to 8499. No missing tone hole pads, good see photos. Neck and body share the same serial number. 8438 was produced during this significant time as evette and schaeffer were recognized successors to buffet-Crampon, receiving the only first prize for wind instruments at 1889 paris expo.

Vintage/antique evette schaeffer eb alto saxophone, a historical buffet Crampon in gold lacquer. Shows normal signs of regular use as an antique. See the chart in photos from saxophone , attention; musicians, collectors, and historical instrument enthusiasts. From the patented evette schaeffer system series 1889-1890 as buffet Crampon company.

Use care before carrying to ensure that the latches are engaged. Did not test for leaking. Saxophone , this instruments serial no. These horns are significantly different than earlier model's and possibly the most technically advanced of any french-made horn produced at this time.

The evette schaeffer alto saxophone is a historic line of instruments from paris, france, produced primarily by the renowned manufacturer buffet Crampon. Buffet was an Adolph sax licensee for sax's remaining applicable saxophone patents. Includes: vintage brand steel ebonies, a high-quality vulcanized rubber mouthpiece with the evette schaeffer paris france branding that matches instrument engraving. Sheet music clip in gold metal, as shown photos.

No observed missing blued steel needle springs, they do need adjusting. Velvet burgundy interior is in good condition with thinning wear near the hook latch for storage box. Case is in good condition for it age. Lacquer finish shows normal signs of wear and age.

Charted on saxophone are historical instrument makers with production timelines as they coincide serial numbers.

specifications windwoodvintage:

• brand: Buffet Crampon
• mpn: 8438
• model: Evette Schaeffer Alto Sax 8438
• part type: Sax System
• body material: Brass
• case included: Yes
• parts: Evette Schaeffer Mouthpiece
• exact year: 1890
• body finish: Brass Lacquer
• key finish: Silver-plated
• country of origin: France

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