Pre-Owned Vintage 1920 King "The King" Alto Saxophone - Single Owner
For sale is a true time capsule: a Pre-Owned Vintage 1920 King "The King" Alto Saxophone, serial number 84635. Incredibly, this instrument comes to us from its second owner, having been carefully kept and preserved for nearly a century. Built during the roaring twenties by the legendary H.N. White Company, these early King saxophones are famous for their incredibly sweet, lyrical tone and robust American build quality. Featuring a beautifully aged finish with unique spotting and a dark patina, this alto is a stunning piece of jazz age history that still has songs left to sing.
This is the perfect instrument for the vintage collector, historical enthusiast, or traditional jazz player looking for an authentic 1920s sound. If you love the idea of owning a piece of roaring twenties history that has remained with one family for its entire existence, this is a remarkable find. It is a fantastic candidate for a player who wants a functioning vintage horn now, with the potential for a full restoration down the line.
The "Vintage King" Advantage
- The "Second-Owner" Pedigree: Finding a century-old instrument that hasn't been passed around through dozens of players, pawn shops, and attics is exceptionally rare. This horn has a singular, unbroken history.
- The "Roaring Twenties" Tone: Early H.N. White saxophones were designed before the era of loud, screaming big bands. As a result, they possess a highly intimate, warm, and singing tonal core that resembles a human voice.
- Authentic Vintage Aesthetic: The finish on this horn has developed a significant, distinctive "spotting" effect and a heavy, dark patina.
Condition Report
- Finish: Lacquer (Heavy Patina/Spotting). The finish shows significant wear and unique spotting throughout the body and bell. This is purely cosmetic and gives the horn an undeniably cool, rustic vintage vibe.
- Body: Structurally Sound. Having only had only two owners, the body has been kept safe and is in good overall structural shape for being over 100 years old.
- Mechanics: This horn currently plays, but please note that many of the pads are older and will need replacing in the near future. It is being sold in Player / Project Condition. You can certainly get a scale out of it today though. No need for immediate repair to play.
Specifications
- Brand: H.N. White King
- Model: "The King"
- Serial Number: 84635 (Circa 1920)
- Key: Eb Alto
- Provenance: Single-Owner Instrument
- Finish: Lacquer (Significant wear, spotting, and natural patina)
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Vintage Player's Condition (Plays, but requires future pad work)
- Included: Original Vintage Hard Case
- Price: $1,800.00
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and fine-tuned before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
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