Hey Everyone! Long time lurker, new registrant. I always find my answers to saxophone questions here, so I thought I'd throw this at you guys. 
I played Tenor Sax in high school, and I really want to get back into it. I still have the saxophone, but it's not in playing condition. I have a feeling it's going to cost me a few hundred to get it there.
The problem is that I don't know if it's worth it. I can't really find any information about this particular sax (pics included). It's a Vito, and the serial number is 508XXX, which would suggest the late 90s? I think? Except that it was at least a decade old when it came down to me in 1997. There's also no mark that distinguishes if it was made here, Japan (?) or France or wherever these Vitos were made, which makes me think it was made here, but I'm not really sure.
In any case, I don't mind spending the money to have it restored if it's worth it, but if it's probably only worth a few hundred as it is, I'd be interested in my options in the sub $700 price range. I'm open to what might be a decent student/low-budget option or a good vintage horn. As much as I love the sax, I've never been diligent enough with it to get past that level, so I'm sure I'd be comfortable with a lower level sax and not notice a difference.
Anyway, thanks in advance! Pics included.
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I played Tenor Sax in high school, and I really want to get back into it. I still have the saxophone, but it's not in playing condition. I have a feeling it's going to cost me a few hundred to get it there.
The problem is that I don't know if it's worth it. I can't really find any information about this particular sax (pics included). It's a Vito, and the serial number is 508XXX, which would suggest the late 90s? I think? Except that it was at least a decade old when it came down to me in 1997. There's also no mark that distinguishes if it was made here, Japan (?) or France or wherever these Vitos were made, which makes me think it was made here, but I'm not really sure.
In any case, I don't mind spending the money to have it restored if it's worth it, but if it's probably only worth a few hundred as it is, I'd be interested in my options in the sub $700 price range. I'm open to what might be a decent student/low-budget option or a good vintage horn. As much as I love the sax, I've never been diligent enough with it to get past that level, so I'm sure I'd be comfortable with a lower level sax and not notice a difference.
Anyway, thanks in advance! Pics included.
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