Vintage Wurlitzer American C Melody Sax SOLD
We think from the
serial number that this sax was made in the 1920's. It is in fully
playable condition having been serviced by Dennis Primett. It has a
mouthpiece and modern padded "back-pack style" carrying bag. tion.
(These are photos of this
actual sax).
£399
incl.vat & UK mainland delivery. SOLD
A main characteristic
of Martin is its thick soldered tone holes. Everything about the Martin is
robust and so is its sound. The Martin's sound remains full and warm where
others sound shrill.
During the economic let down
following WWI American instrument makers seized upon the C saxophone as a
way to promote sales outside the professional musician and student
markets. It was highly successful for around 20 years as it was easier for
novice players. It then went out of fashion as players preferred the tone
of the alto & tenor. Its a little larger than the alto, smaller
than a tenor and of course you can play from the same piece of music as
accompanying instruments such as piano. Fingering and blowing is the
same as on alto and tenor but the sound will come out in concert pitch so
there's no transposing to worry about. Nowadays the C melody sax has a
significant following with websites dedicated to the instrument.
To order old, interesting saxes click here or better still come and visit us.