Klarinet Archive - Posting 000522.txt from 2003/07

From: "fred.sheim" <fred.sheim@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] anyone interested in saxophone
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 09:03:19 -0400

I own a Mark VI which I bought in 1977 new (and RARELY use). The lacquer
on mine is shiny as a mirror. My first impression of the Ebay horn is that
most of the lacquer is gone- it does not look good to me, even dull- am I
missing something?

Fred

At 7/17/2003 11:52 PM Thursday, you wrote:
>At 08:03 PM 7/17/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>>if anyone who doubles on saxophone is interested in
>>purchasing an alto there is one for sale on ebay,
>>seller lislnix. it is a selmer mark vi made in 1969.
>>origional lacquer, recently overhauled, and has been
>>owned by three people. if you're interested you
>>should check it out, there are pictures there too.
>>
>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2544987872&category=16232
>
>It's drop-dead gorgeous. It's also selling for its proper price.
>
>But for a doubler?? You've got to be really well-heeled.
>
>I'll happily sell you my Buescher Aristocrat alto for a LOT less than the
>Selmer. This is the Buescher that was a student horn at the end of its
>first incarnation, before Selmer USA got its paws on it.
>
>Who know? I might even throw in a couple of mouthpieces.
>
>Ken
>
>
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