Alexander Selmer New York alto saxophone with historical significance
This Alexander Selmer New York alto saxophone with serial number 549 is a rare instrument from the early days of saxophone building in the United States. It is a tangible reminder of an early production period, when Alexander Selmer built instruments in New York that were technically related to early Conn and Buescher models.
The sax has inline soldered tone holes, a design that was common before 1922. That classic construction is exactly what sets this instrument apart from later developments in saxophone building and makes it appealing if you are looking for an early vintage alto saxophone with a clearly historic character.
Construction, pitch and condition of this vintage alto saxophone
The finish is original satinsilver, listed in the specifications as matte silver, which nicely underlines its historic character. This Alexander Selmer is in immaculate condition, has been fully overhauled, everything is original and the instrument is 100% ready to play.
The pitch is Low Pitch at A=435 Hz, so it is close to the modern standard. According to the supplied information, this alto saxophone is therefore still fully playable by current standards. At Magna Music, a special wind instrument like this is also handled with care in the in-house workshop, which fits a restored used model of this level.
For playing and preserving
What makes this Alexander Selmer New York especially interesting is the combination of rarity, original condition and musical usability. You are not only holding a museum piece, but also a vintage alto saxophone that still comes alive when played.
That makes this model attractive to enthusiasts who want to play historical instruments, and to collectors who value originality and condition. An early American-built Alexander Selmer instrument like this rarely appears in such fine and fully restored form.
