Hello,
I'm looking for a little help on what to do with this saxophone I found among my father's things after he died. To my knowledge, he never played the sax, and neither do I.
It's an Indiana by Martin.
Serial number is 47762, which if I'm reading the internet right means it was made in 1924.
I'm no expert, but I don't think it's in playable condition. There's a dent, a soldered bit is loose, and one of the ... things... doesn't close after you remove your finger from the ... thing. (I know so much about saxophones!)
Also, the case has an intensely musty smell that spraying alternately with vinegar, vodka, and fabreeze didn't cure.
So, what should I do with this sax? As far as I'm concerned, it's something pretty to hang on a wall. Is it the kind of sax I'd be slapped for doing that with? I can't imagine it would be cheap to repair, but maybe it's worth it.
Whatever advice you have, I will welcome. Thanks!
I'm looking for a little help on what to do with this saxophone I found among my father's things after he died. To my knowledge, he never played the sax, and neither do I.
It's an Indiana by Martin.
Serial number is 47762, which if I'm reading the internet right means it was made in 1924.


I'm no expert, but I don't think it's in playable condition. There's a dent, a soldered bit is loose, and one of the ... things... doesn't close after you remove your finger from the ... thing. (I know so much about saxophones!)



Also, the case has an intensely musty smell that spraying alternately with vinegar, vodka, and fabreeze didn't cure.
So, what should I do with this sax? As far as I'm concerned, it's something pretty to hang on a wall. Is it the kind of sax I'd be slapped for doing that with? I can't imagine it would be cheap to repair, but maybe it's worth it.
Whatever advice you have, I will welcome. Thanks!