[oshawya]

Found this on ebay, but the woman doesn't know anything about it. What would you think it is worth.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320177611983&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011

 

[saxmanglen]

It's a Buescher TT or "True Tone" tenor sax. I'm sure those more qualified will chime in on value.

 

[oshawya]

But, the measurements seemed a little small to me for a tenor??

 

[Jonathan C.]

Could be a C-Mel. The auction may go up to $200-$300. But their is a chance of it being high pitched.

 

[saxmanglen]

Carbs,

The fact that the following image says low pitch, it probably is a low pitch horn. I'm not a 100% sure if it's not a C Mel though.

 

[Pete Thomas]

I think my very first eBay purchase was a C melody TT, thinking it was a tenor. Ask for the dimensions.

 

[Jonathan C.]

Sorry missed that pic. It looks a lot like a C-mel. Best of luck with the auction.

 

[oshawya]

Pete, What dimensions are you talking about? The diameter of the bell?

 

[zxcvbnm]

How long it is from neck to bow.

 

[bruce bailey]

You will need a measurement of the body without the neck. A C Melody would be in the 24-26" range whereas a tenor will be about 28"+.The one in the ebay link IS a C Melody.

 

[saxmanglen]

The following question and answer was at the auction.

Q: Can you please tell me how long the sax is without neck. Thanks. Nov-02-07
A: Hello... It is 24 1/2"


Based on Bruce's information, THIS IS NOT A TENOR! It is a C MEL! Do not bid thinking it's a tenor! Warning!

 

[oshawya]

Saxmanglen, I do not want a tenor. I want an alto, but was not sure about that one. What do you think this one would be worth? Any idea? Do not want to overpay for it.

 

[saxmanglen]

oshawya,

This is NOT an alto or a tenor. It's not anything you want. It could sell for 2-300 as a C melody saxophone. It's in the pitch/key of C not Bb as a traditional
tenor or Eb as an alto.

 

[Jonathan C.]

This is not an Alto, Probably a Tenor C-melody from the looks of it.
It was probably bare brass, and in restored condition might fetch a few hundered.

 

[saxmanglen]

An alto sax generally looks like this:

 

[Pete Thomas]

Pete, What dimensions are you talking about? The diameter of the bell?

No, the total length, but it now appears that has been answered.

 

[Jonathan C.]

You might be better off buying here, if you are looking for a vintage sax.

Buying off of E-bay is tricky, and extreamly risky.

SaxM. nice Alto.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Getting back to the original question of how much is it worth:

From the description and what we know of the seller, I would assume there's a very good chance that this would need up to £400 spending on it to bring it up to good condition (ie $800). Maybe more if it has any damage to body or toneholes.

How much is a TT C melody worth these days, I can't imagine it would be more than $800.

Looks like quite an easy sum to work out.

Mind you it's got that nice red mouthpiece.

 

[saintsday]

Look for one of these. This one did not have the original neck, but it sure played great.
Notice: I am not a hypo freak. The syringe in the photo is my oiler.

 

[oshawya]

Saintsday...The pic you sent is an aristocrat. What year? I know it is your personal. It is what I am looking for. Had one just like it. Do you know where I could find one like it.