[geauxsax]

Hello- Bought an Ebay Rudy model soprano, serial #32462. This is a early Rudy soprano and is not engraved with the Wiedoeft model engraving. My teacher studied under Wiedoeft and explained to me that the Holton horns had features copied from French horns of the 1910 era, including the low C breather key on the Wiedoft models, the same side bell keys on the Wiedoeft model, and present on all models, the palm key trill mechanism. He explained to me that Wiedoft had no input in the design and was simply paid a fee to allow the use of his name. Holton started using his name on the C melody first, then extended to the soprano, tenor, baritone, and the very popular alto by late 1928. I have a properly engrved soprano from 1929 with a serial # about 500 higher than my new purchase. These horns are remarkable players and very scarce. This Rudy will receive metal resonator "Roo" pads, a good case, and a full re-build for Ebay sale in a few months. I have played my Rudy at many performances and other musicians are impressed by the intonation a excellent ton qualities. Happy Honking

Jazzbug, if you're selling the old case, I'd be interested. My Holton sop has a horrible aftermarket case.

 

[soybean]

an early bariton
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1916-Frank-...687532?hash=item4899a9cd6c:g:zOsAAOSwB-1Yuzbz

Yes, but not as early as they think (1916). Serial number is 34607, low pitch (LP). When adding to this thread, please write the actual serial number because links to ebay and photo sites will often disappear.

 

[jazzbug1]

Hello- I kept the case for my Rudy, which has an aftermarket case which will be sold with the Ebay Rudy. Sorry...sniff..sniff.

 

[geauxsax]

Hello- I kept the case for my Rudy, which has an aftermarket case which will be sold with the Ebay Rudy. Sorry...sniff..sniff.

well, i had to try! Thanks anyway.

 

[Russlan]

I've got HOLTON 241 #180716, gold lacquered.

 

[BampaL]

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[Russlan]

Today I purchased the Holton C-melody (silver plated), Elkhorn, number 5990. If I understand correctly, it was produced in 1921?

 

[JayeLID]

Today I purchased the Holton C-melodie (silver plated), Elkhorn, number 5990. If I understand correctly, it was produced in 1921?

Yup, 1920 according to Felix's chart

 

[cdubford]

I found an Alto with SN#12556. Ive delved into the list but can't find one like it.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3014284608597735&id=100000486774976

 

[PigSquealer]

I found an Alto with SN#12556. Ive delved into the list but can't find one like it.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3014284608597735&id=100000486774976

Welcome to SOTW !
Can you post a screenshot? That link is not working.

 

[soybean]

Link didn’t work for me either.

 

[PigSquealer]

Holton #36677 Silver plate with a gold wash bell?. There is no letter “R” stamped under the serial number. Eb above and LP below only. It has the original mouthpiece with silver face/rails/tip. Complete with clamp and no cork on neck. Has absolutely no signs of use with original non-rivet (puma skin?) pads.Case has no odor. It was owned by the sellers grandfather, one family for 89 years(if 1930).

Matches all the specifications of post #1 here including the case.
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?191919-Wiedoft-models-1929-compared-to-1930

It’s 34 numbers off of this one.
https://www.saxophone.org/museum/saxophones/specimen/334

 

[PigSquealer]

Bell

 

[PigSquealer]

Neck mouthpiece and pads

 

[snappster]

Guys, could anyone give me a ballpark value on a Holton sax I am trying to sell? Lady in my community uses me to sell all the old instruments. Thx, Dave.

 

[soybean]

Pigsquealer, that engraving is beautiful. Have you thought about polishing the front of the bell to show it off?

 

[PigSquealer]

Pigsquealer, that engraving is beautiful. Have you thought about polishing the front of the bell to show it off?

I picked the thing up four days ago. From the looks of it I don’t think it has ever been cleaned. There is no cleaning residue in any of the crevices. That’s 89-year-old patina! Not sure what to do. It can only be original once. I’m dying to clean it and play it. At the same time something in the back of my head is saying don’t touch. Yeah that’s a beautiful engraving, thanks.

 

[soybean]

Not talking about buffing. Just a gentle silver polish but that’s up to you.

 

[PigSquealer]

Not talking about buffing. Just a gentle silver polish but that’s up to you.

I have it soaking in a real gentle proprietary mix now. I’ll post some before and after pictures on later. I still don’t understand why it doesn’t have an R under the serial number?

Cleaning pictures posted here
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?352138-Rudy-Wiedoeft-alto-1930-cleaning-pictures

 

[CustomEx0315]

What an awesome piece! Looking forward to more pics!

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