Holton Stratodyne Alto 234 220xxx Calling all Saxophone Geeks

This is a lesser-known vintage saxophone that deserves to be better-known. For a super-low price, you can get a great alto from Holton! It is different from all early Holton saxophones, being a complete redesign done in the 1950's long after Holton had stopped being a serious contender in the saxophone market. It appears to be the result of the company having given some of its old-timers free rein to design their dream saxophone from the bottom up.

The result is a horn that has basically modern keywork (except the LH pinky keys), and a tone that is something like a 50's King. It's nice and rich, medium between bright and dark, and easy to project with for jazz. I have one of these myself, or else I would be keeping this one:-)

As you can see, this is original lacquer with speckly wear to it, but it is still in good physical (structural condition), which is the most important thing. It needs a repad to play its best, and it is sold as-is for the time being.