Exceptional Rev. A SML Vintage Professional Soprano Saxophone 5204 1940 ' S
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:14820507 | Country/Region of Manufacture: France |
| MPN: Does Not Apply | Body Finish: Silver Plated |
| Brand: SML | Type: Soprano |
| Skill Level: Professional | UPC: Does not apply |
Rare Rev. A SML Professional Soprano Saxophone from the 40's
This vintage gem was carefully handmade by Strasser Marigaux Lemaire in Paris around 1943. The action is light, fast and precise. The ergonomics of the palm keys are clearly superior to the Selmer soprano of the same era. The left and right pinky keys arrangements are quite identical to Selmer Super Balanced Action and Mark VI sopranos.
The sound is beautiful, ample and warm. Distinctly less nasal than the Mark ...VI. That's why many professional jazzmen switch to vintage SML, especially for soprano! Compared to later Rev. C or Gold Medal SML, this rare Rev. A is even a bit warmer, with a nice and singing edge when needed. Same difference as between a Mark VI and a SBA soprano.
Excellent original condition. High level of craftsmanship. A few little dings here and there. The instrument benefited recently from a full professional overhaul with new metal resonators pads. All corks and felts were replaced. The mechanics has been perfectly adjusted. The sax delivers now a full and rich sound.
Comes in a modern high quality flight case in excellent condition.
No reserve auction! Happy bidding!
Don't miss the opportunity to buy this exceptional instrument, masterpiece of musical history! Early SML sopranos are extremely rare on the market: they are so cherished by professional musicians and sought after by collectors. Be sure it will be quite impossible to find another like this one, safely shipping from Europe and at this price!
Item is located in France. I ship anywhere in the world. Please look carefully at the pictures before bidding. Please feel free to ask any question. I speak English. I'm an eBay member since May 2001, specialized in french vintage wind instruments. Please look at my feedback to bid with confidence.
Item will be carefully packed and sent by Colissimo International with included insurance.
Shipping cost : European Union and Switzerland $59, rest of the world $99.
Payment by Paypal.
This vintage gem was carefully handmade by Strasser Marigaux Lemaire in Paris around 1943. The action is light, fast and precise. The ergonomics of the palm keys are clearly superior to the Selmer soprano of the same era. The left and right pinky keys arrangements are quite identical to Selmer Super Balanced Action and Mark VI sopranos.
The sound is beautiful, ample and warm. Distinctly less nasal than the Mark ...VI. That's why many professional jazzmen switch to vintage SML, especially for soprano! Compared to later Rev. C or Gold Medal SML, this rare Rev. A is even a bit warmer, with a nice and singing edge when needed. Same difference as between a Mark VI and a SBA soprano.
Excellent original condition. High level of craftsmanship. A few little dings here and there. The instrument benefited recently from a full professional overhaul with new metal resonators pads. All corks and felts were replaced. The mechanics has been perfectly adjusted. The sax delivers now a full and rich sound.
Comes in a modern high quality flight case in excellent condition.
No reserve auction! Happy bidding!
Don't miss the opportunity to buy this exceptional instrument, masterpiece of musical history! Early SML sopranos are extremely rare on the market: they are so cherished by professional musicians and sought after by collectors. Be sure it will be quite impossible to find another like this one, safely shipping from Europe and at this price!
Item is located in France. I ship anywhere in the world. Please look carefully at the pictures before bidding. Please feel free to ask any question. I speak English. I'm an eBay member since May 2001, specialized in french vintage wind instruments. Please look at my feedback to bid with confidence.
Item will be carefully packed and sent by Colissimo International with included insurance.
Shipping cost : European Union and Switzerland $59, rest of the world $99.
Payment by Paypal.
