During
the economic let down following WWI American instrument makers seized upon
the C saxophone as a way to promote sales
outside the professional musician and student markets. It was highly
successful for around 20 years as it was easier for novice players. It
then went out of fashion as players preferred the tone of the alto &
tenor. Its a little larger than the alto, smaller than a tenor and
of course you can play from the same piece of music as accompanying
instruments such as piano. Fingering and blowing is the same as on alto
and tenor but the sound will come out in concert pitch so there's no
transposing to worry about.
Nowadays the C melody sax has a significant following with websites
dedicated to the instrument.
Frank Holton C Melody Sax SOLD
(These are photos of the
actual sax).
£599
incl.vat & UK mainland delivery.
Engraved:
MADE BY
Frank Holton & Co
ELKHORN
WIS.
Serial Number:
c
23360
LP
Most likely made in the 1920's or 30's and in remarkably good condition. Silver plated, which is pretty matt externally but the inner bell is still a nice bright silver. No dents. Just serviced and re-corked by Sue Redsull so it plays nicely. Brand new C Melody mouthpiece which takes a normal tenor sax reed. Original factory case in excellent condition with original Frank Holton Brass badge.
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