Custom Martin The Martin Tenor SAX 1950 Brass

Martin, The Martin Tenor sax Vintage 1950 USA

This model became Known as the Comittee model by around 1960
PLAYS, but HAS Not BEEN SHOP ADJUSTED .This horn will need to be serviced by a repairman to play well! WE RECOMMEND YOU HAVE YOUR OWN REPAIR PERSON ADJUST IT and set it up or repair it TO YOUR LIKING,SINCE PLAYABILITY IS A PERSONAL THING AND SUBJECTIVE.we do not pay the buyer for that service,so you should expect to have personal adjustments done at your own cost.


VERY GOOD CONDITION,except for some small marks and small scratches in lacquer. see photo
Laquer is very clean and bright but we believe its an older relaquer.Laquer is 95% clean


. You should expect to pay your own repairman to set up the horn to your own liking or specs.This horn has NOT been serviced and will need to be serviced but is in very nice shape.

Has NOT been shop adjusted or regulated by our factory trained repair tech. Pads are in decent shape,but this horn will need service to play at its optimum level of playability..

All keys move fine and there are no large dents, or evidence of mishandling,shoddy repairs or abuse.This horn will need a good set up from a repairman and is being sold AS IS

Serial #171547 dates to 1950
Comes with an older brillhart # 5 mouthpiece and a strap too.

Comes with a Vintage Selmer Grey tri pack case . Inner Clarinet box is a little loose.Case is ok but the metal valance is a little bent and does not line up exactly ,but still quite functional. All latches and hinges do work as well

Product Specs

Condition:Very Good Make:Martin Model:The Martin Tenor SAX Vintage 1950 USA Finish:Brass Categories:Saxophones Year:1950 Made In:United States