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- Is King a good saxophone brand?
- Are old saxophones worth anything?
- What is my saxophone worth?
- What is a king saxophone?
Is King a good saxophone brand?
The King Saxophone. The older King Saxophone has been a favorite of sax players since it was introduced in 1916. They are still preferred by a number of today's professional saxophonists, however don't seem to have that prestige or popularity of many of the front running brands.
Are old saxophones worth anything?
Determining Vintage Horn Values Part 2
Alto versions commonly sell in the $500 range. These horns are easily the equivalent of any top-of-the-line professional model that costs $2000+. Conversely, slap the name “Selmer” on a saxophone, and you can get some deluded souls paying $1500+ for a Modele 22.
What is my saxophone worth?
Your modern student saxophone is worth around $100-$400 if you sell it on Craigslist or eBay, but you will have to compete with cheap, shiny new versions of these instruments. You could also try consigning it with a local music store, if you still have a local music store.
What is a king saxophone?
From 1960 until the mid 1980's, King imported the Marigaux line of saxophones from SML in France. These horns were SML Gold Medal models (no rolled tone holes) and were marketed to the classical community. They were engraved with the King logo, and later examples were fitted with a high F sharp key.
