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- KING SUPER 20 ALTO SAXOPHONE SILVER FINISH SERIAL NUMBERS
- KING SUPER 20 ALTO SAXOPHONE SILVER FINISH SERIAL NUMBER
- KING SUPER 20 ALTO SAXOPHONE SILVER FINISH PROFESSIONAL
Additionally, the mechanism was slightly modified for a faster action, and the bell size was slightly enlarged. Many of the changes involved the neck pipe, including an altered bore, a new, under-slung octave mechanism (called the "accelerated octave key") and a new leak-proof neck fitting. 1ĭespite claims to the contrary, the Super 20 is not a completely redesigned instrument, but is little more than a Zephyr Special with added enhancements and features. I can only assume that these instruments were produced from left over parts inventories.
KING SUPER 20 ALTO SAXOPHONE SILVER FINISH SERIAL NUMBERS
However, there are reliable reports of Super 20 horns with high serial numbers indicating later production dates.
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King was losing money on every Super 20 produced, and the line was discontinued in 1975. The underslung octave mechanism was discontinued, and these horns are generally considered to be of lesser quality and not as desirable. The socket neck was deleted around 390,000 and at 426,000 the production was moved from Cleveland to a new facility at Eastlake, Ohio. A silver neck was standard on the baritone, and I have seen one with a sterling silver bell. The mother of pearl touches were discontinued, but a Super 20 baritone was made available.
KING SUPER 20 ALTO SAXOPHONE SILVER FINISH SERIAL NUMBER
The left hand pinky cluster was changed around serial number 300,000 and the sterling silver neck became an option around serial number 340,000. The initial run of Super 20%u2019s had the three ring strap hook of the Zephyr Special, and mother of pearl key touches. Patent 2533389 granted Decemapplied for August 27, 1948) was intended to provide more positive sealing and a lighter action, and became the trademark of the Super 20. The early examples were essentially Zephyr Specials with more elaborate engraving, but with a different neck.
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Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Condition: Used, Condition: Used in Good Unlacquered Cosmetic and Good Operational Condition.After World War II, King introduced the legendary Super 20. All Saxophone Trade-Ins will be considered. All prices are reasonable and negotiable on all merchandise in my Ebay store. Take a look at more merchandise for sale in my Ebay store. However, some players will always want a saxophone set up more personally to their taste by their own technician, so buyers need to calculate that expense before bidding or purchasing. Saxophone is in good worn unlacquered cosmetic condition and good operational condition. Saxophone Sterling Silver Neck has matching Serial Number. Saxophone comes with Contoured Alto Saxophone Case.
KING SUPER 20 ALTO SAXOPHONE SILVER FINISH PROFESSIONAL
Used 1948 King Super 20 Professional Unlacquered Alto Saxophone with Pad Saver. Take a look at more saxophones for sale in my Ebay Store. Item: 373121651904 King-Super 20-Gold Lacquer-Unlacquered-Alto-Saxophone-Sterling Silver Neck-1948.
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