Vintage King H. N. White Artist Soprano Saxophone New Gold Plate

Description

Vintage King H. N. White Artist Soprano Saxophone New Gold Plate
Model Number:
1002 Bb
Serial Number:
77819 – Crafted in 1926
Finish:
New Gold Plate and New Silver Plated Keys
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Built in:
Bb with playing range from low Bb to high Eb.
Weight:
Two pounds four and a half ounces.
Total Length:
28 Inches.
Bell Diameter:
3.5 Inches.
Case
:
Yes, new.
Mouthpiece:
None provided.
King Soprano Saxophone Background:
The standard soprano of the saxophone family.
It is used wherever the soprano voice is required in bands or orchestras.
You will find no finer soprano than the King.
That broad claim is amply substantiated by the expressed experience of many thousand musicians.
They tell us that it has a beauty of tone and ease of playing never before equaled.
Tonal quality is unusually fine.
Pure and clear, each note is well rounded and rich in harmonics.
There is no harshness or stridency to grate on your nerves.
Evenness of voicing and absolute accuracy of tune combine to make playing easier and the results more charming.
The key system has been carefully designed to give the utmost in convenience.
It is of the very latest type, and embodies all the money exclusive King features.
Quality of the materials and precision of workmanship insure rapidity of response, ease of playing and long life free from mechanical difficulties.
You will find the King Saxophone ready to serve you to the limit, adding immeasurably to the ease, sureness and brilliancy of your performance.
--King Saxophone Catalog, 1927.
King Soprano Saxophone Condition:
For sale by The H. N. White Company LLC, this rare King Artist Soprano Saxophone is a marvel of craftsmanship and quality.
King H.N. White made Artist soprano saxophones are the rarest of the rare. This King Artist Soprano Saxophone has been fully restored.
The body of the saxophone has new gold plating which was done at King in Eastlake.
The keys also have new silver plating.
The new finish is awesome and looks fantastic.
This saxophone has been completely re-padded and has new cork. This saxophone has been taken care of and shows no signs of abuse.
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The body has new gold plating (99.9% perfect).
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The keys have new silver plating (99.9% perfect).
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The Artist level engraving is perfect.
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No deep scratches.
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No large dents.
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There are some very small dings, see pictures.
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All the post are perfect and none have been re-soldered on.
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The saxophone had been newly re-padded and corked.
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Everything is articulated and ready to play.
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Comes with new soft case.
According to some folks on the internet HN White never made a Soprano saxophone, yet here it is in all its glory.
This King HN White made Artist Soprano Saxophone sounds great and is in fantastic condition, ready to play.
You are not going to find a better King Soprano Saxophone.
The H. N. White Company LLC:
The H. N. White Company LLC is dedicated to preserving history and restoring the world’s finest musical instruments to their original quality and beauty. We spared no expense to return our instruments to like new condition, which includes using parts that match original specifications and only highly qualified craftsmen.