1. Evette Schaeffer Saxophone

I have recently bought 3 malernes. One malerne is a rarity and 3 is clearly excessive, but then I suffer a terrible curiosity when it comes to obscure French saxophones, or saxophones in general I suppose, and it seems to me that the best way of finding out about them is to play them. All these malernes are different, 2 are altoes and one is a tenor, and they are also called different things.The first is called an ‘acme artist’ (just like a loonytunes cartoon saxophone) and doesn’t say ‘malerne’ on it anywhere. It is an alto and plays with a sweet, vintage tone. Judging by the serial number (4089) and the general design, especially including the bell-body brace this is the oldest of the three, and it certainly sounds like it. It’s well built with simple, strong square profile wire keyguards.

The engraving is very sparse, amounting only to the name ‘acme artist’ on the bell. It’s finished in a honey-gold lacquer which has worn well, it’s slightly mottled but intact. The bell brace is a square profile wire bar which curves upwards to the bell. The posts are individually mounted. The bell keys are on the left. It has the 2 typical distinguishing features of malernes, the shape of the left-hand little-finger table and the extended ‘low c’ (sounding E flat on the alto) key. If it reminds me of anything it is a conn, not that it has a conn’s centred tone, but it has the compact, purposeful look of one.

Its own tone is very sweet and soft. I think it dates from the 1940’s, but reliable information seems hard to find.The second is marked malerne ‘artist’ and is also an alto. This also has a curved square-profile wire bell brace and although the keywork is in nickel it is largely similar, apart from the fact that the bell keys have moved to the right hand side.

This one plays beautifully, especially with a selmer soloist style mouthpiece (I don’t usually use one of these but it suits this sax really well). It has slightly more engraving on the bell where it has some foliage with the text “r malerne paris ‘artist’” below a sort of crown. The lacquer has not fared so well on this example, but that might be due to storage issues.

The serial number of this model is 10309 and I would estimate it to be from the 1950’s. The little finger table for the left hand and the extended right hand ‘c’ key are identical to the previous model. Neither of these altoes has a brace below the curve of the neck. The keyguards are flat metal, not wire, and have pearl buttons as decoration. The bell keys are covered by one guard which has a tulip or campanula cut out of it for further decoration.

This is a really good sax! It plays beautifully with an even tone, more focussed than a selmer mk VI or a beaugnier but not hard like a keilwerth, conn or buescher.The third one is the tenor, named simply as ‘artist’. It’s different in many ways and seems to me to resemble saxes of Italian design and manufacture such as rampone and cazzani. I am far from an expert in Italian saxes however, and there seems to be a good deal of confusion about whether malerne had these saxes made in Italy or used Italian parts or whether Italians copied features of malerne’s design. The bell-brace is a flat metal piece with 2 segments cut out of it and resembles something Italian in my hazy recollection. The octave key on the neck is flat metal rather than wire.

The keyguards are also flat metal and have pearl buttons like the ‘artist’ alto, but they are more crudely made, the ‘tulip’ shaped cut out now resembling a bell. The lacquer is far paler in colour than that of the 2 altoes and the keywork is nickel plated. Both little-finger arrangements are similar to the altoes, but some of the keywork differs, in particular the linkage from the left hand little-finger table to the bell keys which run closer together. The engraving is thin and weak.

Instead of a large post with a pearl button the octave key thumbrest is black plastic and the lower thumbrest once had a plastic covering which has fallen off. Despite all this slightly negative reporting the sax is a beast, the tone much brighter and harder than the altoes, a big brash noise it makes indeed and I think this is a more modern sax altogether in tone and approach, I would date it to the 60’s or 70’s.

The serial number is 15575. In reference to the serial numbers I should state that the altoes have the number stamped laterally along the body of the sax just below the thumbhook, whereas the tenor has the number stamped horizontally in the same place and also on the back of the g# key. The last 3 numbers are stamped on the tenon of the neck too. It’s possible that this means parts were sourced more widely for this model of malerne, but it could mean nothing. My example has 2 bare dots on the left hand side of the main tube indicating to me that it has lost a keilwerth type guard at some time in its history.All 3 of these saxes are ‘professional’ quality, whatever that means to you. To me it means that they are carefully made out of good materials and their intonation is good.

I could not say that there is a particular malerne sound – each of these saxes sounds significantly different from the others. I have recently bought 3 malernes.

One malerne is a rarity and 3 is clearly excessive, but then I suffer a terrible curiosity when it comes to obscure French saxophones, or saxophones in general I suppose, and it seems to me that the best way of finding out about them is to play them. All these malernes are different, 2 are altoes and one is a tenor, and they are also called different things.The first is called an ‘acme artist’ (just like a loonytunes cartoon saxophone) and doesn’t say ‘malerne’ on it anywhere. It is an alto and plays with a sweet, vintage tone. Judging by the serial number (4089) andSnip. It was certainly better than average, but nothing truly special. It played well enough - but didn't come to life and 'sing' like a Conn 'New Wonder' Series II or 6M does. The odd thing is Malerne stencils tend to be fairly common in the USA (and quite inexpensive) but somewhat thin on the ground over in Europe.The bell flare on Malernes is usually very distinctive, as much of a 'signature' feature as a Keilwerth's.Of course, I freely admit to having very limited experience with Malernes - so I don't want to damn them with faint praise.

The one alto I owned might have been an exception to the rule that Malernes are excellent. For all I know others might well be superb. Let's face it, a sample of one isn't much to base an opinion on. After all, 'one swallow does not a summer make.' So, I'm definitely not rubbishing the original poster's view. But then that's the thing about saxophones. It's a bit like educating yourself regarding fine wines: buy what you like, enjoy it, and ignore what the critics say.

And Yamaha knocked out lots of smaller manufactors. They just couldn't compete. Yamaha sat a new standard. I worked in a music store in the late 70's. The beginner/student sax line up use to be: YAS 21, Conn or Armstrong, Louis Robert or Powertone (Amati Denak) and Weltklang and blue label 'B&S' (B&S). The YAS 21 was #1. But the best selling sax was a B&S.

Half the price compared to a YAS 21. And a good player as well. American student saxes were not selling at all. Higher price compared to YAS 21 and old constructions as well.

And Yamaha knocked out lots of smaller manufactors. They just couldn't compete. Yamaha sat a new standard. I worked in a music store in the late 70's. The beginner/student sax line up use to be: YAS 21, Conn or Armstrong, Louis Robert or Powertone (Amati Denak) and Weltklang and blue label 'B&S' (B&S). The YAS 21 was #1. But the best selling sax was a B&S.

Half the price compared to a YAS 21. And a good player as well.

American student saxes were not selling at all. Higher price compared to YAS 21 and old constructions as well. Of course, the reason B&S saxophones were so inexpensive was because they were made in what was then East Germany. That meant their labour costs were so much lower than in the West. It was the same story with Russian goods e.g. The 'Zenit E' 35mm SLR camera which was very popular with amateur photographers due to its high-quality optics.

As with B&S saxophones, the Zenit E was a bit heavy & clunky compared to Japanese equivalents from Canon, Pentax or Nikon etc - though it was hard to beat in terms of sheer value for money. Pretty much every product exported to the West from behind the 'Iron Curtain' gave good value for money when you compared the price of the Western equivalent which was typically double or even treble the cost. This was one of the ways that the communist regimes earned Western 'hard currency'. It's the same story now re. Chinese horns - they're good value for money, assuming that you choose wisely. Not only did yamaha mop up the student end of the market but the whole market contracted because the instrument of choice became the electric guitar. And selmer virtually monopolised the professional end of the market due not only to making a good product but also having superior distribution.

Under these pressures many good, small, hand-built saxophone manufacturers went to the wall. Not only malerne and SML but pierret, beaugnier, dolnet, couesnon etc. Even keilwerth were bought out at least twice. B&S made saxes for boosey and hawkes i think, thom, among many others. Not only did yamaha mop up the student end of the market but the whole market contracted because the instrument of choice became the electric guitar. And selmer virtually monopolised the professional end of the market due not only to making a good product but also having superior distribution. Under these pressures many good, small, hand-built saxophone manufacturers went to the wall.

Not only malerne and SML but pierret, beaugnier, dolnet, couesnon etc. Even keilwerth were bought out at least twice. B&S made saxes for boosey and hawkes i think, thom, among many others.

I've got two 'semi-rationales' aka the 'Vito 35' like this. One is playable, the other needs a repad:-I'm always wryly amused when I hear people complaining about the intonation on a particular saxophone, because the intonation on a Vito 35 is so spookily accurate it makes a Yamaha's (and their intonation is excellent) seem all over the place. With that said, there's no such thing as a free lunch. There's always a catch, eh? With the Vito 35 it's the fact that the key-action is 'interesting' to adjust. You can have lots of frustration if you haven't got the schematic diagrams beside you.

A Yamaha (with its screw-adjusters) is childsplay by comparison. Here are a couple of glimpses of the kind of fun & games I'm talking about with a Vito 35. Bear in mind that the schematic is for the 'full' Leblanc Rationale sax with screw adjusters i.e.

With the Vito 35 semi-rationale you're mostly shaving away tiny slices of cork to get things in sync which is more challenging. I think it's significant that Vito actually provided a 'how to' leaflet, which is something you'd never see with another sax. Fortunately, adjustments are pretty straightforward if you've got the 'how to' guide beside you:-The first time you pick up a Vito 35, it feels a bit like getting into an early 1970s French car - some of the controls aren't quite where you expect them to be, plus there are a few other surprises. The good news is that once the key-action is regulated, it usually stays put for a good while, in my experience.I do like Vito 35s. They are a top-quality, professional-grade instrument with extremely accurate intonation due to the extra tone-holes.

Vito 35s actually cost a lot more to make than they actually sold for (which was financially suicidal) plus the neatness of soldering on them is superb - easily on a par with what you'd see on a Yani. You can play Vito 35s just like any bog-standard alto, or hit the 'fun button' and start doing weird stuff, like dropping the pitch on the upper stack. It's unique, like no other sax you ever played.

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Many of these mouthpieces were never sold store demo models. But there will also be some great deals on some used professional line and vintage mouthpieces which presumably ended up in the box from instruments taken on trade. I'll be listing roughly 75 mouthpieces and ligatures in the next few days so make sure to stop back and see what is new before the week is over. I am more than happy to combine shipping on the purchase of multiple items. This auction is for a vintage Buffet Evetter& Schaeffer alto saxophone mouthpiece. This piece i s made out of some nice old hard rubber.

It is in very good used condition. There are a few very minor nicks on the side rails. But they shouldn't aff ect playability in the least. There are no to oth indentations on the bea k. This mouthpiece would be great as is.

Evette Schaeffer Saxophone

Or used as a blank for customi z ation. Feel free to email me with questions or to request additional pictures. Thanks again for looking! Evette& Schaeffer Alto Saxophone Vintage with Mouthpiece and Case It is in used condition with some dings and is tarnished from use. All keys work. Except for 2 that need new springs. No readily noticeable dents.

I am sure it will need pads. Several springs and adjustment etc. To be playable. I received this with some other items so I am unaware of the history of it. It comes with a non standard black Selmer Company sax case that provides protection at least for shipping but is a tight fit. Has a reed, lyrie, mouthpiece.

Did not see a ligature. This comes as is for parts or repair. It is a no return so please ask questions and view the photos. It is a good looking instrument that could be a good vintage imported player. Serial number is 27098. PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL I SEND YOUR INVOICE!

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Serial number: 40693 Key of Eb Made in Paris. France- 1960's Student alto saxophone Made of brass yes mouthpiece included Finish on keys: clear lacquer Has 25% wear Looks good! Finish on body: clear lacquer Has 20% wear Looks good!

No dents Case: Fitted good Black exterior- Black interior Comments: Most of the Pads are good. Needs adjustment and attention. Stenciled Evette and Schaeffer. Made by Malern. Paris, France. Great condition vintage alto sax french made.

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Please do not pay for your item until I send your invoice. I will be happy to combine items. As required I accept paypal. I DO NOT GIVE REFUNDS OR TAKE RETURNS. MY ITEMS ARE WELL PHOTOGRAPHED AND DESCRIBED. ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BID IF MORE INFORMATION IS NEEDED. IF YOU HAVE NO FEEDBACK YOU MUST CONTACT ME OR I WILL NOT DEAL WITH YOU.

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Please do not pay for the item until I send the invoice. Do not go by the Ebay generated invoice. I dont have all the information I need to supply the exact amount of shipping and often paypal a small refund due to this flaw in the system or have to contact the buyer with an adjustment. List and pack my items myself and need your cooperation to do this correctly regardless of the continuing impositions Ebay is requesting of us sellers. This auction is for this well kept 1920s Buffet Crampon Evette Schaeffer Alto Sax Saxophone in wonderful condition. There are no dents and it appears all the pads are leather and also in good co. Here we have an exceptionally nice 1950's EVETTE SCHAEFFER BUFFET CRAMPON- PARIS FRANCE ALTO SAXOPHONE IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE.

This saxophone is exceptionally nice for a 60 or so year old saxophone. The serial number is quite low at 5591 which makes this model made in Paris France around the late 1950's era. It does not have any dents and the original lacquer is in pretty nice condition' there is some expected wear' I actually don't believe that this Vintage saxophone was played very much at all. The original hard shell case is extra nice as well. And even had the original key inside! Although we do not play, the pads look to be in very good condition as best as we can tell. We did not attempt to clean or polish the saxophone and we left it just like it was when discovered in the estate tucked away for decades.

Certainly not saying that it is mint, but I sure can't imagine that you could easily find a nicer example than this one here. Being sold as found so PLEASE FEEL FREE to email me for more pictures you may need or for questions you may have and I will be happy to help! The new owner is to pay 23.00 for secured Federal Express insured shipping with tracking in the lower 48 United States. International buyers are to pay only the actual Priority Airmail Insured shipping costs of approximately 75.00 U.S.

I will package this original 1950's era 1950's EVETTE SCHAEFFER BUFFET CRAMPON- PARIS FRANCE ALTO SAXOPHONE IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE with GREAT CARE! to ensure it arrives at its new home in as seen condition. FOR SALE: THIS ITEM IS NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL AS DESCRIBED BELOW!ITEM FOR PARTS OR REPAIR ONLY!

NO RETURNS ON AS IS BROKEN ITEMS! Evette Schaeffer Alto Saxophone S/N 39695 Made in Italy037314401C-02 THIS SAX IS BEING SOLD AS IS BECAUSE OF THE LARGE AMOUNTS OF RED ROT ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AS PICTURED.

THE PADS AND CORK ARE DRYING OUT AND SOME HAVE BROKEN A BIT. THERE IS SOME LOOSENESS IN THE SPRINGS. THERE IS A BEND AT WHERE THE ROD CONNECTS TO THE NECK. THERE IS A LARGE DENT IN THE BACK AND OTHER SMALL DEFORMATIONS. TWO SELMER MOUTHPIECES INCLUDED ONE LOOKS TO BE REPAIRED AND BOTH ARE HEAVILY WORN. THE INCLUDED CASE IS ALSO HEAVILY WORN AND HAS TEARS AND STAPLES ON THE EXTERIOR. THERE MAY BE MORE ISSUES THAN STATED AS WE HAVE NOT TESTED THIS FULLY.

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According to our research made by BUFFET in FRANCE! ORIGINAL numbered neck. VITO II Mouthpiece/Ligature included.

Uniquely French.dark. Rich tone so many pros strive for. Top instrument for classical sax players.

Serial number: 27563 Tulip key guards. Major lacquer wear.

Maybe a ding or two. Bell edge dented. See pictures. Has not been play tested. Will most likely need pads and an adjustment. Needs cleaned.

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WILL NOT END EARLY OR SHIP INTERNATIONALLY! AUCTION FOR A NICE PRE-OWNED EVETTE SCHAFFER ALTO SAX VERY NICE CONDITION FOR ITS AGE. SOMEONE TOOK REAL GOOD CARE OF THIS HORN AND BOUGHT A NICE FEATHERWEIGHT HARD SHELL CASE. PADS APPEAR TO BE IN GREAT CONDITION AND LOOK NEW. ALL KEYS MOVE FREELY AND SPRING BACK!

YAMAHA 4C MOUTHPIECE WITH COVER. BRASS NECK JOINT PROTECTOR INCLUDED. MUSIC STAND AND STRAP FOR CASE ALL INCLUDED. I DONT PLAY SAX SO I AM SELLING AS IS SHOULD STILL BE IN GOOD WORKING OCNDITION AND HAVE NO RESON TO THINK THAT IT WOULDNT STILL PLAY FINE!

SERIAL# 17769. AS SEEN IN THE PICTURES!

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We normally ship the same days. Here is an Evette Schaeffer alto saxophone. Manufactured in the 1950's by Buffet Crampon. Silver plating wear is extensive and the horn has some denting. Mostly on the bell. Some denting evident on the bell mostly, no effect on the sound. The pads are older but still usable, necessary ones replaced.

It is set up professionally for good playability. Comes with and older case in fair condition but solid. And the sax will be packaged very carefully for shipment. This sax is offered at 99 cents starting bid and no reserve. To the highest bidder. Vintage Evette Schaeffer Saxophone with case Serial# 11674 Being sold for a gentlemen who believes it may be quite old indeed. The best I can figure by looking online is that it was manufactured about 1964 but I could be wrong not my area of expertise.

7 new pads& recently, cleaned, lubed and checked by professionals. A c omplete regulation was done.

See invoice photo provided) Still in nice shape Case(measures approx. 23'x12'x6' and sax with all included items weighs about 12 pounds.

The case shows it's age but still holds the item securely. If anyone can help identify the date of manufacture. I would appreciate the info. This item is used. Shows some signs of it's age including minor scratches, Imperfections in the finish including some small spots. Of rust here and there.

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List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Used Evette Schaeffer alto saxophone is being sold as is Serial# 17XXX Neck needs to be recorked. Will need at least a partial repad Rim of bell is slightly bent down on one side Scuffs. Scratches, and pitting to finish Some areas of finish loss The name'Johnson' is scratched into finish right below the serial number All keywork is working well. Nothing is broking or bent, no missing inlays or keyguards Some corrosion around low D# tone hole No mouthpiece included Includes wooden hardshell case for protection during shipping- one hinge is broken. All other hardware is good and case itself is solid LOCAL PICKUP ALSO AVAILABLE(3 locations) E.

CT Leominster. MA Southbridge. MA Established 1979 860-289-3500. OVER 100 YEARS OLD! EVETTE SCHAEFFER PARIS ALTO SAXOPHONE.

THIS IS THE CARL FISHER NEW YORK MODEL. HAS A FEW DINGS. NEEDS PADS AND A GOOD CLEANING! I STARTED(TOOK 10 MINUTES) TO CLEAN THE BELL SO YOU CAN READ THE ENGRAVING AND STARTED TO POLISH THE SILVER KEYS AND TO MY SURPRISE CLEANED UP VERY WELL! I WILL LEAVE THE REST TO THE NEW OWNER. I AM NOT KNOWLEDGABLE ON SAXOPHONES SO ASK QUESTIONS AND BID ACCORDINGLY.

NO MOUTHPIECE INCLUDED. THE CASE NEEDS WORK, I BELIEVE FROM THE LOOKS OF IT ITS ORIGINAL. EVETTE SCHAEFFER ALTO SAX– NO RESERVE) Free Shipping! This is a slightly older/ vintage(ish) Evette Schaeffer Alto Saxophone. The serial number is(29779) on the bottom of the instrument. Please validate this if it is of significance to you. Thinking it was crafted in France back in the late 70’s, but the serial numbers used are kind of confusing to me.

Note that the brass ligature band is stamped with“France” on the front and the upper neck piece has a serial number(29965) stamped on it. Please validate the origin of the manufacturing point of this saxophone. In describing the instrument. The front of the saxophone bell has engraved what looks like a crown with horns etched along the sides with three leaves on the bottom side. In between the bell and main body is an oval medallion connecting the two. There appears to be some of leaf. Shaped stamp on both sides of it with etching around the edge of the oval.

As well the key guards are widened tulip shaped coverings the keys. The key hardware looks is silver(ish) like nickel or something. But I noticed where the metal keys are worn from use, it looks like they might be brass(or just tarnished/ not sure) Disclaimer: Please note that I am not a woodwind instrument expert or saxophone player.

But regarding obvious defects I will try to best describe what I had noticed about it. My intent is not to fool anyone in their purchase. Please look carefully. And feel free to ask questions about it. Considering that age of this sax. There are only a few slight dings nothing large. The condition of the“skin” does have some shine to it.

There are small scratches and such. As well as some brown speckled spots on the brass. The mouth piece/ cover is pretty old looking and tattered. Although the brass reed band is muted in appearance, but it does have an interesting vintage look– from my view. It looks like all(or majority- in case I missed one) of the pads are on the instrument– but the age and condition are of question.

I did try to play a scal. This sax is in remarkable condition for it's age. There are no dents and only a few light scratches. Cork looks good and so do the leather pads. The action is tight. All springs functioning and the mouthpiece is free from cracks or major wear, even has a nice reed.

I do not play or I would test it out but I'm pretty sure it will play as it is, however, might need a little tuning. The case has some wear but solid, has some black areas inside obviously from polishing throughout the years. The serial number is 32101 from Paris France. They just don't come much nicer than this at this age and with a little polishing, it will look as good as new.

I'm pretty sure you'll be happy so offering a 14 day return if not. Email with any questions. What you see in the photos is exactly what you get. I will ship within two business days. Powered by The free listing tool.

List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. This sax is in great condition for it's age. Which I am having a hard time establishing. The serial number runs parallel with the keys and is 32101 with matching number on the neck. I took it to a friend who played sax in college, he ran it through the scales and it sounded clean with a rich deep tone.

He said, it'll play' so it may need some light tuning but the pads and keys are all obviously working, you will not have to run out and spend $250 getting it serviced. It comes with all the original parts including the Buffet Crampon ligature and mouthpice in nice shape. The Buffet serial number index states that 32101 is from 1982 but this sax is not from 1982 and looks more like one from the 1960's or early 70's maybe.

I am thinking that Evette Schaefer and Buffet serial numbers are two totally different things. Is an intermediate sax and has mother of pearl fingerpads. There is one very shallow scuff on the bottom but hardly qualifies as a dent, and really no other dents I can see, could use polishing on the keys. Case is solid with no musty smell, has some black tarnish spots on the red cloth. Email with any questions. What you see in the photos is exactly what you get. I will ship within two business days.

Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Bid on this Vintage EVETTE SCHAEFFER PARIS Alto Saxophone + Mouthpiece/Ligature/Cap + ORIGINAL Case. QUALITY SAXOPHONE MADE IN PARIS FRANCE! ORIGINAL NECK Serial number: 12459 Whole thing needs taken apart and cleaned-including the pads.

ORIGINAL LACQUER looks nice-couple small spots with wear on back. Couple dings-nothing big at all.

Keys need adjustments-few don't spring back like they should. Couple key guard screws missing. Includes mouthpiece/ligature/cap(says FRANCE on the outside) Comes in ORIGINAL Hard Protective Vintage Case in good condition. NEW LOWER PRICE! Please look carefully at each picture.as photos speak a thousand words! PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY CONCERNS. BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK!

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KENDALE PAWN SHOP SANFORD N.C. 919) 774-7195 THIS ITEM HAS NO RESERVE Vintage Evette Schaeffer Alto Saxophone with case. It looks well used. Dent on back side of saxophone at bottom, finish is worn in places, one key shield/guard is missing, case looks rough.

A couple of the keys hang. It should probably be serviced.

The serial number is 27317. The manufacture date appears to be 1924-25 from the serial number. Shipping and handling charge will be $30.00. We accept Paypal. NOTE: All N.C. Sales ADD 7% sales tax. We ship to the U.S.

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Buy this SOLID BUILT VINTAGE EVETTE SCHAEFFER Alto Saxophone + ORIGINAL NECK + EVETTE SCHAEFFER PARIS FRANCE MOUTHPIECE/LIGATURE ORIGINAL NECK Serial number: 17910 Lacquer has some wear as pictured Pads look decent-they should all be inspected and replaced as needed. Includes EVETTE SCHAEFFER PARIS FRANCE used mouthpiece. Comes in hard protective Case in OK condition-both latches need repaired and do not latch as they are. After purchase. If you have any issues, PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE OPENING A CASE WITH EBAY! PLEASE SELECT'OTHER' AS YOUR REASON FOR CONTACT.

IF YOU DO NOT SELECT'OTHER' A CASE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE OPENED! THANKS SO MUCH! Please look carefully at each picture.as photos speak a thousand words!

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Winning bidder pays shipping and insurance. Payment must be received within 3 days of auction close. I'm selling what I believe to be an Alto Saxophone. Nickel plated(please know I can't confirm this as I'm not an expert) with an inscription which reads as follows: On front of bell: Alfred Hays Sole agent 26 old bond street London On side: Buffet crampon logo followed by: Evette& Schaeffet Amc Mon Buffet Crampon& Co 18& 20 Passage du Gd Cerf Paris 19281 Having done a bit of research I believe the serial number dates it to around 1910 Unfortunately I know nothing about this instrument however it looks complete and structurally sound with all keys and a few extra bits and pieces as shown.

Included is also a Henri Selmer mouth piece. Made in France) and a pack of 9 reeds(individually wrapped and unopened) Please look at the pictures carefully. Happy to accept returns if buyer pays for postage back to me. Also never a. Problem to send more pictures if needed. There are a few dents as shown and most definitely needs a full restoration. I'm selling it'as is' so please do ask.

Look at my feedback as you can bid with confidence. International shipping depends on where exactly it's going to/ please contact me prior to bidding for a detailed postage quote.

Insurance might need to be added depending on how much it ends up selling for. Happy bidding.

Here is the classic steel ebonite ched. With Evette and Schaeffer Paris France. It has the interlocking ring of'c' which is the signature for Chederville blanks. These are very rare and great for collecting or playing.

I have opened the tip to.08 and it plays like the jewel it is. Folks it don't get better than this. It comes with a satisfaction guarantee or money back. All tips and rails are perfectly balanced and ready to go. It is in almost perfect condition.

Thanks Joe Vassallo 40g.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2B%3E40g-147521bba8b-0x115. EVETTE SCHAEFFER ALTO SAXOPHONE w/ CASE& ACCESSORIES THIS SAXOPHONE IS LISTED AS BEING IN'GOOD' CONDITION. THE CORK HAS BEEN TREATED WITH CORK GREASE AND THE PIECES CONNECT SEAMLESSLY TO EACH OTHER. THE MOVEMENT OF THE KEYS ON THE BODY IS SMOOTH AND RESPONSIVE- WORKS WELL.

THE FINISH HAS SOME LIGHT SCRATCHES ON THE OUTSIDE METAL. THE ACCESSORIES INCLUDE A HANGING CORD AND A BELL CLEANER. MODEL: EVETTE SCHAEFFER- ALTO SERIAL NUMBER: 34304 THANKS FOR LOOKING AND FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS LISTING AS I WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER THEM FOR YOU! This sale includes the following used item: VINTAGE EVETTE SCHAEFFER ALTO SAXOPHONE( SN 17638) WITH EVETTE SCHAEFFER MOUTHPIECE AND CASE(MAKER UNKNOWN) no other items are included in this sale- only what is shown in the photos is included in this sale.

Please see condition description above. Just prior to listing this saxophone we had this saxophone serviced at a local well known music store. Service included: a) level keys b) regulate c) check d) adjust e) clean neck/mouthpiece f) play test.

This saxophone is ready to play-no work will be needed this Sax is ready to play. PLEASE READ THIS: ACCORDING TO MOST MAJOR CARRIERS. SUCH AS FEDEX,UPS AND USPS IF THEIR TRACKING SHOWS THAT ITEM WAS DELIVERED AND YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE ITEM, THE CARRIER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE ITEM DUE TO NON DELIVERY. AS A SELLER WE ALSO WILL NOT BE RELIABLE FOR. NON DELIVERY IF THE CARRIER SHOWS THAT THE ITEM WAS DELIVERED.

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We do this in order to expedite the shipment in the fastest method that we can. We do not ship to P.O. We do not combine shipments; most items are weighed. Measured and packaged for shipment prior to auction end in order to have speedy shipments. Please give us your telephone number so that we may give it to the shipper in case the shipper must contact you. Buyer must retain all packaging for shipping company in case a claim is made.

Without signature request, Buyer pays $0 shipping, handling and insurance anywhere in the lower 48 states for UPS/ Fedex/USPS ground shipments; shipments by air will cost more. If Buyer(or Addressee) requests signature upon receipt than there will be a. Antique Buffet/ Evette and Schaeffer Eb Alto Sax Saxophone.

Serial#14.801 dates to c. 1902 Pads are in good shape. May need adjustment but it was completely repadded 2 years ago(see close photo#12) Silver plate finish looks excellent. Engraved Carl Fischer on the front of the bell(N.Y. American importer of Buffet goods) Alternate spatula fingerings on the right hand. See close photos) Comes with the original tattered leather case shown, good enough for shipping.

Winning bidder pays shipping and insurance. Payment must be received within 7 days of auction close.

This is a great playing and looking alto. It's got an interesting history. I contacted a Buffet saxophone historian who enlightened me on this horn. He said that the serial number. 31364, falls into a period in Buffet's history where a fire destroyed the records of the serial numbers for the horn. This serial number therefore cannot be identified with 100% guarantee, but is confirmed to be between 1928-29. The models of horns around that time also became confusing so I honestly don't know what model it is.

I don't think it's an Apogee or an early Evette model- maybe somewhere in the middle? I bought the horn from Gary Armstrong here in toronto who had overhauled it a few years ago. It was sitting out for some time. And when I bought it I asked him to replace anything that looked worse for wear. So he replaced all of the. Pearls, some of the pads and most of the springs. I think it would be wise to get the horn checked out to see if some of the pads need replacing.

The horn plays wonderfully and blows full range with no leaks or squeaks. The lacquer is original silver plate and looks pretty tarnished and seems to have darkened over time. No dents or dings.

The case is brand new. Bought a year ago and is in perfect condition. It's a Protec Gig Bag with a large outer pocket and lots of room for the horn inside.

Feel free to ask questions. HAPPY BIDDING! RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%600d72f%2B%3F0%3C%3E-148ae5412a8-0x10e. Vintage Buffet Evette Schaeffer Carl Fischer Silver Plate Alto Saxophone This sax is in pretty good condition overall. It plays as is. But needs some adjusting to be a useable horn.

Will need some pads, neck cork, corks and felts. This does have some interesting keywork. Double octave, low D has a double tone hole, one underneath the key touch, the other a regular pad hole.

Very interesting. If you are looking at this you probably know what you are looking for.

Or looking at. Does not come with a case or mouthpiece.

It will be packed under several layers of bubble wrap to protect it during transport. Serial number is 20805. And it is a low pitch saxophone. Welcome to Musicdungeon. You are looking at a great project piece. This is the Vintage Evette Schaeffer Alto Saxophone.

Serial# 40888. Evette Schaeffer is one of the most trusted names in band instruments.

We recently acquired the inventory from a large musical instrument store. As such, we have a large number of band instrument pieces coming up- everything from projects to vintage examples. So please keep an eye on our store. This alto is in need of some work to get back into full playing condition. As you can see in pics, the body has moderate oxidation, missing springs/post screws, and the pads need to be replaced. The perfect piece for a tech or home repair enthusiast- with some work you'll have yourself a fine vintage alto.

This auction is for the sax as-is in pics only, there is no case included. This is your chance to get your. Hands on a great project piece from a trusted name.

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Please do not ask. Buyer is to pay applicable import duties/taxes- We CANNOT reduce the shipping value to your country. Please do not ask. We would apprectiate an email from zero feedback users prior to bidding.

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And ours, we ship everything fully insured. International orders over $650 please add $20 for full USPS insurance. If an item is damaged in shipping- please keep all packing materials and contact us immediately so we can file a claim. We can no longer ship to the Russian Federation due to a high rate of theft.

Due to USPS guidelines- certain countries will not accept USPS packages over 42' If that is the case. We can remove the neck or, if it is a set/thru neck, we can Fedex International for an additional. There are only a few minor dings/dents on the instrument. The finish looks original and has only minor wear.

The pads/corks are in very good used condition. The key actions are functional. It looks like it should be playable as is- it may require minor adjustment and it should be cleaned since it is used. There is no case and no mouthpiece. PLEASE NOTE: This is being sold as found. As is so please bid accordingly. I try to the best of my ability to describe what I sell- sorry if I miss something as I am not a professional repairman and I do not play saxophone.

Potential bidders are encouraged to view all pictures carefully and ask questions before bidding. I will try the best that I can to help you. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION! RETURN POLICY: Shipping cost to and from is non-refundable. Item must be returned within 14 days. Refund will be. Issued once item is back in my possession- NOT before.

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I consider over-seas bidders- contact me before bidding. Please note that over-seas shipping cost will be higher. Thanks for looking/bidding and please check out my other auctions. 1.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28b0g%60%60%3E1-14b5cfdab2f-0x115. Vintage 1960s Evette-Schaeffer Alto Saxophone- Malerne Stencil You are bidding on a vintage'Evette-Schaeffer' alto saxophone made in Paris.

France during the 1960s. It's got a'two-tone' finish i.e.

Lacquered brass body with nickel-plated keys. The serial number near the thumbrest is 119xx which dates it to around 1964. It's a'stencil sax' made by Robert Malerne et Cie, as evidenced by the unusually-shaped bell flare, LH pinky table, low C spatula and'tulip' shape on the bell-keys keyguard. This makes it part of the'Buffet family' Buffet was the top instrument for saxophonists during the 1960s-70s.

Not surprisingly, this sax is capable of producing the uniquely French, centred, dark, rich tone that so many pros strive for. What's more, you can buy it at a tiny fraction of the cost. Mp3 converter.

You'd pay for a Selmer Mark 6 alto made during the 1960s. I inherited this Malerne alto from a friend. It's in pretty good condition given that it's around 50 years old. I already have a Buescher alto so I don't need another one because my main horn is a tenor. Most of the leather pads are old(one of the larger pads has recently been replaced) but the sax plays from top to bottom as you can see from the demo video. There's some minor plating wear on the nickel key-touches.

There's some lacquer wear and a few small dents, the largest of which is on the side of the bell and has been indicated in one of the photos by the tip of a red pen. The sax comes in its original case with an'E-Z tone' mouthpiece, ligature and vintage saxophone sling. Rest assured that the sax will be carefully packaged with lots of bubblewrap before it's sent to you. I have provided 47 hi-res photos of the instrument(taken from different sides and angles) so you can bid with confidence.

Most sellers don't provide anywhere near this level of detail. Please study these photos carefully because they show the actual saxophone that's for sale. A picture is w. Welcome shopper up for auction is a Evette Schaeffer saxophone made in Italy. I believe a stencil from the Schaeffer made in France.

The saxophone has the usual wear and scratches no big issues. The mother-of-pearl on two keys could be replaced and 1 pad is worn, see all photo's for condition.

I am not an expert on the saxophone, I tried all keys which would spring close except one in last photo manually it will open but won't spring close, it is on top part of Sax. The serial number is 41206 and comes with mouthpiece. I hope you might consider this saxophone for your musical experience and thank you for visiting. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B0a7%3E-14ba59d32c2-0x104.

Offered one Evette Schaeffer Paris Saxophone Alto. I am not an expert. Or connoisseur of musical instruments, therefore I am providing information based on the actual piece and my limited research. I encourage you to do your own research.

This sax was purchased about 17 years ago and never used. Wanted to collect musical instruments. Has always been kept in the original box. For the shape and look, it appears to be Alto saxophone. It has a number 13734 and based on my research appears to be from a period 1900-1901. I personally do not believe to be that old, because it doesn't have signs of age.

Hard case, sturdy, in good condition and included are: SELMER mouth piece complete with ligature and cap, Selmer care kit: Selmer key oil, Selmer crok grease, key cleaning brush. Includes(4) RICO 2 1/2 Reeds, neck strap. Please refer to photos. As they represent musical instrument offered. Ask questions before bidding.

More photos provided upon request. Case Measures: 24'x10'x7' Weight including case and Sax: 11lbs, 1.8 oz. Allow a few lbs and inches for shipping material, when estimating shipping charges, and include insurance to your cost. Estimated value: $329-$899 Your complete satisfaction is our main goal.

Thank you and Happy bidding. Bravo Antiques. ALTO SAXOPHONE EVETTE& SCHAEFFER BY BUFFET w/CASE& EXTRAS SERIAL NUMBER: 26999 AUCTION/SALE INCLUDES: One Evette& Schaeffer alto saxophone. Mouthpiece& bracket, mouthpiece cover, body tube cap, reeds, reed holders, cork grease, neck strap& case. This saxophone has been used- has patina and some marks and pitting on the body and the bell.

And on the bottom of the horn- a few slight dents. Everything is intact- all keys work, pads intact, mouth piece fits- mouthpiece is worn, cork is in good shape. Appears to be in good working order with signs of use and some marks and patina. Some reeds look unused, the neck strap is in good shape with some discoloration from use. Cork grease looks old and there's a lot of it left in the tin. The case is in good shape- the hinges are a little loose, the padding on the handle has come. Off and some stitching is loose at one end, but it is still solid and latches well.

There is some wear on the inside of the case. TERMS OF SALE: One alto saxophone. Bundled items and case in perfect working order showing minor signs of use. USA 48 SHIPPING: FEDEX GROUND FROM 80305. BOX WILL WEIGH 23 POUNDS AND MEASURE 32 X 19 X 14 WORLD SHIPPING: USPS PRIORITY AIR MAIL OR EXPRESS OR FEDEX EXPRESS. PLEASE USE THE INFO ABOVE AND THE WEB FOR RATES.