[wogeax]

Looking at some older horns to purchase. I am also interested in Conn Chu's, but I have no idea if this one on Ebay is a student level or pro level horn.

It does not look like the older/vintage zephyr's I have seen.

Any ideas on this horns quality and sound?

Thanks...
http://cgi.ebay.com/King-Zephyr-Silver-Gold-Saxophone-with-Original-Case_W0QQitemZ220168429039QQihZ012QQcategoryZ64454QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[littlemanbighorn]

That would be a later student-model Zephyr which is neither silver nor gold but lacquer and nickel. Quite possibly a great horn, but not particularly desirable.

 

[martysax]

That looks like a cool horn. Be prepared to spend up to $500 to get it in proper shape by a tech, or you could get lucky.

The case looks nice, I'd pay over $100 just for the case.

I've been spending too much on ebay lately, or I'd bid on it.

 

[wogeax]

Thanks for the input guys... I also see a much older one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1932-KING-VOLL-TRUE-II-ZEPHYR-ALTO-SAXOPHONE-V-NICE_W0QQitemZ150144768303QQihZ005QQcategoryZ64454QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

I am guessing the more desirable tend to be from the 40's and 50's? (from what I have read so far.
thanks

 

[ZephyrSax]

I'd avoid that New Voll True II - it looks great and all, but what you really want is an early Zephyr, sometime in the 40's to early 50's (mid 200,000s to early/mid 300,000s). That's the best bet - ones of those vintage are basically Super 20s without the pearls. Good luck in the search. I'm a big Zephyr fan, so...wise choice!

 

[subtlesax]

zephyr neck

Greetings all... I'm new to the forum. I own a King Zephyr Tenor #315xxx
and am looking to replace the neck. What are my options i.e. other makes?

 

[Grumps]

I own a King Zephyr Tenor #315xxx and am looking to replace the neck. What are my options i.e. other makes?

A custom made Gloger; which ain't cheap, and will takes months to receive.

 

[Swingtone]

I'd avoid that New Voll True II - it looks great and all, but what you really want is an early Zephyr, sometime in the 40's to early 50's (mid 200,000s to early/mid 300,000s). That's the best bet - ones of those vintage are basically Super 20s without the pearls. Good luck in the search. I'm a big Zephyr fan, so...wise choice!

The design and quality of the Zephyr did not change from 1948 (when the 3-ring hook and old-style neck brace were eliminated, and the key guards were changed to the Super 20 variety) to 1958, when the double socket neck was eliminated. I have owned Zephyrs from 1952, '54 and '56 (the latter I still own) and they were all identical with the same features and quality of construction.

Someone once wrote--and it has been repeated ad nauseum since--that the quality fell off in the "early 50's," but this is simply not true. The Zephyr did not become a "student" (or intermediate) horn until 1958 when the double-sleeve neck was eliminated. If you don't believe me, just check hnwhite.com, the website maintained by the White family.

But I guess it all depends on what your definition of student horn is; however, from my experience if a Zephyr from 1956 is a student horn in some people's book, then so is one from 1951.

 

[Mister PC]

Looking at some older horns to purchase. I am also interested in Conn Chu's, but I have no idea if this one on Ebay is a student level or pro level horn.

It does not look like the older/vintage zephyr's I have seen.

Any ideas on this horns quality and sound?

Thanks...
http://cgi.ebay.com/King-Zephyr-Silver-Gold-Saxophone-with-Original-Case_W0QQitemZ220168429039QQihZ012QQcategoryZ64454QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I have bought a KING ZEPHYR ON EbAy my seller is a gentleman..no problem