RARE KING ZEPHYR TENOR SAXOPHONE - SELMER, CONN MP SN#285087 as King Super 20 and King Zephyr Special Start Price USD 1,600.00 Current Price USD 1,600.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 07, 2008 Location Not Enter See more about 'RARE KING ZEPHYR TENOR SAXOPHONE - SELMER, CONN MP' Description Upon an auction is a King Zephyr Tenor Saxophone in good playing condition, SN# 285087 matching on neck and body, DOB 1946-1947. It has normal wear and vintage look as its age, It looks character to me. Construction is very nice. The body has original dark honey golden lacquer. The neck looks like it was re-lacquer in the past. I am not sure what was done with the neck. It might be dents removal job, but it does have matching serial number with body. It doesn't effect its playability or sound, but it looks better. This horn shared two different designs on 1946 and 1948. This one would be the same as King Supper 20 and King Zephyr Special except the name, pearls inlay on keys, and engraving. You will get the same sound quality as those SP 20 , and Zephyr Special with good money. The horn had fresh overhaul few months ago. It plays from top to bottom effortless. This one has dark warm, deep, and hugh big sound as SP 20 and Zephyr Special. King saxophone would be a first choice for R&B, Rock, and Jazz. Sold as is. Please, ask any questions prior bidding!!!! Check out my other items!!!!!Features:Double socket neck.Three ring strap hookBell and body brace (Super 20 at that time)Body sheet metal keys guard instead of wire keys guard, and round spatula cluster keys (G#,C#, B, Bb) - (that offers for Super 20 at that time)Neck brace (not on Super 20)Mouthpieces which include in the case are Conn precision 3, and B6 Woodwind. B6 Woodwind is made by Selmer & Conn as far as I know. This is not France Selmer mouthpiece. Info from saxpics.com: Series III s/n 237xxx to 305xxx Horns from about s/n 237xxx and 305xxx have the rounded keywork found on the Zephyr Special. Again, I don't know if the Z bore design was changed at this time to make it identical to the ZS. I could also put a "3a" in this mix: around the time that the Super 20 was introduced (s/n 272xxx), the wire leg guard was changed to the removable triangular guard found on the S20 and the bell-to-body brace was modified.From 275K till about 305K the Zephyrs (IMHO) are the same horn as the S20 except for the keyguards, the neck brace and octave key, and the cosmetics (pearls and key engraving). I have determined that the necks are interchangable and play well back and forth and all the keywork is identical as far as I can tell. I have played a 278K S20 vs. my 281K Zephyr w/silver neck and both I, several spectators and the owner of the S20 could not hear or feel a difference...needless to say, he paid more for his horn; we both acquired these within the past two years. More info below:http://www.saxpics.com/?v=mod&modID=22 ( Super 20 series I)http://www.saxpics.com/?v=mod&modID=21 (Zephyr series III) http://www.saxpics.com/king/zephyr.htmhttp://www.hnwhite.com/Saxophone%20Page.htmhttp://usahorn.com/instView.usa?id=605   International bidder must pay via PAYPAL. NO EXCEPTION!!!! SHIPPING with USPS:$55 in 48 States. insurance is always required for this package I will send actual invoice after auction ended. I will use USPS Express Mail International for shipping this item worldwide. Buyer is responsible for insurance claim for lost and damages. $20 material & handling Place a Bid!