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This is a really nice, factory relacquered Selmer SBA tenor saxophone in that super-desirable Coltrane serial range. These horns are easy to spot because they have the individual bell key guards which then disappear around 42k. This horn looks original and feels like an original lacquer SBA, but it was sent back to Selmer for a fresh coat of lacquer at some point. It came to me with Selmer pads still in it, and the correct nitrocellulose lacquer from the 50’s like you would expect. I always say that if you’re going to save some money by buying a relacquered horn, it is these super clean factory relacquers that should be your first choice.
This horn was structurally very clean and has had no past repairs besides having a pickup plugged in the neck (which was done masterfully by Matt Stohrer). It has all new pads and a fresh overhaul, with Reso-tech style domed brass resonators (which cost $100 themselves!). It has a really big, punchy classic SBA tone. I gave this horn lots of personal attention as it was getting setup, and I’m very happy with how it is playing.
If you’re looking for a really nice, clean, uncomplicated SBA-purchase and you want to save some money by buying a relacquered horn, then it would be pretty much impossible to find anything cleaner or better playing than this one. This horn should make somebody really happy!
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