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Altos for sale

We have a couple of alto saxophones that are well worth a look for serious players.
Firstly is a Yamaha YAS62. This is one of the best modern instruments. Highly regarded and thought to be very close to the Selmer MkVI sound.  This one is a great example of an early 62 with the 'Purple logo' badge and long bell key guard. (Modern ones have Selmer style guards and I've heard some arent' built in Japan any more. ) Great  instrument to upgrade to.

The second one is a Selmer Balanced Action. One of the best sounding altos ever made. This is great for a soloist. It stands out with a big edgy sound. The not-so-good news it has had a knock or two in the past and repairs are quite visible. But that means it's cheaper than it should be, so here's a chance to grab a super horn.

Come and give them a try. (See Saxophone section for pictures and further info. )
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Monday, 28 October 2013

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Autumn - service time? 

A Couple of Pics

We've got two piccolos in that are now ready to sell.

These are a good choice for occasional use. 

Baritone Reduced !

It's been a difficult year with everyone struggling so we've reduced the price of our Selmer MkVI baritone hoping to find a new home for it. It is certainly worth more then that, so grab it before it goes.

Selmer Mk VI baritone with low A now £4750
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Selmer MkVI Baritone.

We have a nice example of a Selmer MkVI baritone in for sale. It's one I worked on some years ago when it had a different owner. The instrument had a full overhaul and I'm pleased to see it is still playing well.(Though I have given it a service and done any minor tweaks necessary.)

These classic Selmers do seem to be a good investment. A few years ago Selmer baritones were half the price they are today. So the price now may seem a bit high but these instruments more than keep their value!

If you fancy a decent investment a Selmer MkVI seems liek a good bet. And you get a decent instrument to play with too.

See the saxophones section for more details.
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French Horn

We get some different things in from time to time. Recent items to sell on commission are a French Horn with compensating valve, a Selmer baritone and an old Boosey and Hawkes Regent clarinet.
The old Regents were a solid reliable bit of kit. There were lots of them used in schools and after 30 or 40 years they are still going strong. This one needs a bit of work before I sell it but it should make for a good useable beginners instrument.
The baritone is a 1970s Selmer Mk VI. Highly regarded instruments, this is a good blower whcih comes in the original case, which is a pretty neat shaped case. I need to check it over before selling it, but it is in good condition and well worth a look.
The French Horn is a Lehmann of Hamburgh. Probably Carl Lehmann. It has detachable bell whcih appears to be gold plated. This has had a fair bit of use and been knocked about a little, but it works well and looks to be well made.
I'm not sure who will want these but if you know anyone that might be interested please pass on out details!
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