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Martin Committee III Silver Plated Tenor Saxophone

Up for grabs is a beautifully preserved Martin Committee III tenor saxophone with serial number 181xxx, placing its manufacture around 1952. This rare horn features nearly all its original silver plating, and the gold wash inside the bell remains in outstanding condition.

Key Features:

* Finish: The original silver plating is nearly pristine, close to 100%, with a stunning, well-kept shine.

* Gold Wash Bell: Maintains excellent condition.

* Pads & Resonators: Pads were replaced recently using Jim Schmidt gold pads (metal resonators). Freshly serviced, they’re in top playing shape with ample life left.

* Matching Serial Neck: Serial number matches, and the neck is in pristine condition with no signs of damage.

* Sound Profile: This tenor offers a powerful, punchy sound with a bright core, balanced across all registers and responsive in various styles. It excels in jazz as well as louder, high-energy gigs, and adapts smoothly to a range of mouthpiece setups.

* Ships in a protec XL contoured case.