Martin ‘The Martin Tenor’ Saxophone 208xxx

Description

The “The Martin Tenor” is the top model tenor that the Martin Band Instrument Company made. The Martin Company was so sure of its workmanship that its horns came with a 50 year warranty! That means that this horn is, amazingly, just reaching the end of its warranty period in this, its 51st year of existence. This tenor is in excellent condition. It has at least 95% of its original lacquer intact, and it has no dents, resolders or past repairs. The original neck has the matching serial number. The bell engraving is really nice – some of the best engraving of any vintage saxophone. The tone on these horns is very hard to beat. This is a horn that will easily go up a lot in value even over just the next 5-10 years. It has a big powerful tone and with an aggressive mouthpiece, this is the ultimate R&B and rock tenor. The pads on this horn are only a few years old. They have flat metal resonators with a rivet in the center. I would rate the pad work as pretty good, but not great. It certainly plays well, (all the pads are new, and all seal etc.) but the feel under the fingers is not as good as some Martins I have had the pleasure of playing. The price is somewhat flexible, and trades are possible. It ships in the original Martin Orange leather case with crushed blue velvet interior.