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The serial # makes it a Handcraft Imperial but it doesn't have that distinctive Y-brace on the bell keys that I've seen on others. The engraving doesn't appear to be the same as examples on Saxpics either. If it is a 30's horn it must be a relaq right?

Any ideas?

 

[SAXISMYAXE]

None of the real Martin pro horns during the desirable eras had the bell keys on the left side (either both on right side, or earlier model HCs had split bell keys). Nor did they use sheet metal guards on any of their pro horns. This looks like a Wurlitzer era Martin student horn from the late 1960's or later.

It's not a HC, Committee II or The Martin Committee/Magna etc, or even one of their better era Imperials or Medalists, so don't bother.

 

[Dave dix]

Yes its a late 60's horn and were euro built to student level
Dave

 

[Grumps]

Two different Imperial runs for Martin. The first were pro horns and have serial numbers around 100K. The second run was a student line and had serial numbers around 300K.

 

[Dave dix]

It could be a leblanc owned martin (bought in 1971) but dont bother buying it as it is not a top quality horn and with a price of £301 so far $600'ish its too much
Dave

 

[Reedsplinter]

Yes its a late 60's horn and were euro built to student level
Dave

Hence the nickel keys?

 

[Dave dix]

Yes but not always as some 30/40's horns had them, also the bell keys are on the wrong side
Dave

 

[milandro]

Hence the nickel keys?

no in the sixties plenty of professional models (notably the Magna) had silver-nickel keys, mind you, they are not silver-nickel-plate, they are solid. I have a The Martin or committee like this.

This particular horn doesn't look like it was ever made by Martin, sold by them, it might be, not made by them, I am afraid. Too expensive.

 

[Dave dix]

Yes , never an USA built horn but an euro one
Dave

 

[csax]

Well, it sold for the equivalent of just past US$800, so ebay mania strikes again...

 

[super20dan]

looks like a galaxy model too me

 

[Dave dix]

Thats the one!! i was trying to think of the model name!
Dave

 

[Guest]

LeBlanc had Yanagisawa make some stencils that were labled Martin. Is the Galaxy a Yani ?
If so, $800 for a T-5 or T-6 would be a good price. A little high if it is a T-500 or a T-4.

 

[bruce bailey]

The Galaxy was a Yana but the horn in the auction was one that came from Europe. It looks similar to a Dolnet and I think Martin imported them in the 60s-70s. Perhaps it was after the Leblanc buyout.