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Just Saxes, New Orleans

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Expertise

Anything related to saxophones, particularly vintage saxophones. *Please note*: most of the questions seem to be requests for value estimates of one kind or another from laypersons -- unfortunately that means I have to ask that you observe some firm rules about providing information (photos) so that I can better assist you (see requirements below). Please be aware that when it comes to the value of a saxophone, condition is everything. Condition is absolutely impossible to divine over the internet, unless you are a good player who can provide a sound sample, and very detailed photographs, covering every millimeter of the saxophone in question. Questions such as regard the presence or absence of original parts influence value greatly, as much as 90% or more. If you want an estimate of any kind, no matter how rough & ready, please provide at least 12 photographs, and a link to them, hosted on a server that allows me to access them. This is especially important when asking about off-brands, as there are many older vintage brands whose names have been borrowed or bought by companies selling modern saxophones from Taiwan or China. (An "off-brand" in this case is any brand except: Conn, King, Martin, Buescher, Buffet, Selmer, Keilwerth, Yamaha, Yanagisawa or SML. If your question refers to a brand not among those mentioned, please be sure to upload at least one *detailed* photograph of the saxophone in question when asking for information on that saxophone.) IF YOU HAVE A STENCIL OR OFF-BRAND, and you are looking for identification or dating, you must provide at least 12 photos, with close-ups and detail shots, in order to receive an answer.

Experience in the area

9 years buying, selling, repairing saxophones, and only saxophones. JustSaxes.com is one of the best known vintage saxophone outlets on the web. Experience recording saxophones as well, having engineered, played on, and produced an album with The Fats Domino Orchestra's horn section.

Publications

New Orleans Review; ReggieHouston.com; articles linked across the web.

Education/Credentials

Master of Arts, New York University

Past/Present Clients

Rude to name clients to borrow their fame. Many well known saxophonists, most of New Orleans' top saxophonists at one time or another.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

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Don	04/30/12	10	10	10
Richard	02/23/12	10	10	10	Good thorough information that helped me to .....
Jean	02/19/12	10	10	10	Thank you. I will not touch it .....
Jean	02/13/12	10	10	10	Prompt thorough advise with obvious expertise!
Henk	12/21/11	10	10	10	Thank you very much for your answer .....

Recent Answers from Just Saxes, New Orleans

2012-05-14 Selmer Tenor and Buescher Baritone Saxophones:

Hi SJZ, For resale, you're usually best off *not* having an "overhaul" done. Most accomplished players have their own favorite tech, and plan to have the tech perform a full overhaul after buying any

2012-04-27 Evette Schaeffer alto:

Hi Don, You or your repairman should be able to discern nickel from silver based on whether it tarnishes or not. Silver will turn blackish when it tarnishes, and a silver cleaner (a dip type of cleaner

2012-04-13 cleaning vintage King alto sax:

Hi Annette, Mold can be a serious health risk, depending on what kind it is. When mold invades houses, people can sometimes pay gigantic fees to have it "remediated" for that reason. The best idea

2012-03-30 Martin Low Pitch Sax Value?:

Hi James, I will need to see photos as your Martin is from a period where it may or may not have a "Front F" key; whether it does will influence value significantly. Please see my profile for instructions

2012-03-26 new wonder 2 1926 e flat alto sax:

Hi Dan, I don't think there are original "New York Style" necks for that period. Most of the straight necked examples seem to appear around 1932, or within a year or two of that. The style you see

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