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\nFounded:<\/strong> January 12, 1935, by Charles Strasser, Jules-Appolin Marigaux and Lemaire.
\nSaxophones Introduced:<\/strong> Between 1935 and 1937.<\/a>
\nSaxophones Discontinued:<\/strong> 1981-1982 (King Marigaux stencil production continued to about 1986). Appx. 27,000 total horns sold.
\n<\/div>\n\nSOTW SML Forum<\/a> Sax-on-the-Web.
\nSOTW SML Forum Archive<\/a> An archive of the 2nd or 3rd gen of SOTW’s forum.
\nThe Woodwind Forum SML Forum<\/a> I’m an admin there and post my newest research there first.
\n<\/div>\n\nSerial Number Chart.<\/a> A chart I made based on known purchase dates and the Super 43-49 horns and other data.
\nSML Articles on SOTW.<\/a> I wrote a couple.
\nSML Pages on Saxpics.com<\/a> The original articles I wrote on saxpics.com several years ago.
\nStephen Howard Woodwinds<\/a> A review of the SML Gold Medal “II” from a repairman’s perspective.
\n(Vintage) SML Saxophones on Facebook<\/a> Some good pics and other info.
\n<\/div>\n\nMarigaux Paris<\/a> Marigaux double-reeds. Still highly regarded horns.
\nSML Paris<\/a> They now just import\/export saxophones. They don’t manufacture them.
\n<\/div>\n\nLoose Picture Galleries<\/a> Small galleries around the web.
\nSaxophone.org Gallery<\/a> Some horns that were formerly on Saxquest’s website.
\nSOTW SML Picture Gallery<\/a> Sax-on-the-Web’s small gallery.
\nTheSax.Info Gallery<\/a> My small gallery.
\nThe Vintage Saxophone Gallery<\/a> This is the direct link to the SML section of Saxpics.com’s Gallery.
\n<\/div>\n\nMatt Stohrer Videos<\/a> Several really good videos concerning everything from overhauls to the PermaGold finish.
\nMisc. eBay Vids<\/a> Demos of about 20 or so SML horns on YouTube.
\n<\/div>\n\nSML did have some stencil saxophones produced for them by Dorfler & Jurka, Beaugnier and others. This means you need to carefully check your horn’s feature-set to determine if you have an actual SML-made instrument.<\/p>\nModern SML saxophones are Taiwanese\/Chinese sourced.<\/p>\n
The “Rev. A” etc. names are made up by me for convenience, based on feature similarity. A lot of SMLs didn’t have model names. I also consider horns without serial numbers ‘Prototypes.’<\/a><\/p>\n
Standard models are “last year’s” model with different engraving. For example, if you got a Standard model with a Rev. D serial number on it, it will have all the features of a Rev. C horn.
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Rev. A Models
\ns\/n 0 – 45xx (1935? – 1942)<\/h2>\n![\"Primax](\"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/Pete\/makesandmodelslist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Rev-A-SML-Primax-Alto-Sax.jpg\")
<\/a>Primax SML “Rev. A” model Eb alto. Silver plated. s\/n 333x (1940). From saxpics.com.<\/a>
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\nAvailable Pitches:<\/strong> Straight Bb soprano, Eb alto, Bb tenor
\nAvailable Finishes:<\/strong> Silver plate, silver plated body with gold plate highlights, gold plate (probably)
\nKnown Model Names:<\/strong> Alliance, AW2, Modele Standard, Primax, Progresse, Radiotone (probably more)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Le Strama Super (Split-Bell-Key Model)
\ns\/n 1xxx – 45xx (1937 – 1942)<\/h2>\n![\"SML](\"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/Pete\/makesandmodelslist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SML-Le-Strama-Super-Eb-Alto.png\")
<\/a>SML Le Strama Super split-bell-key models. Silver plated Eb alto, sn 3817 (1941). From Pavillonnoir-Musique.com.<\/a>
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\nAvailable Pitches:<\/strong> Eb alto, Bb tenor
\nAvailable Finishes:<\/strong> Silver plate, silver plated body with gold plate highlights, gold plate (probably)
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Coleman Hawkins Special (Rev. A)
\ns\/n ca. 23xx to 45xx (1938 – 1942)<\/h2>\n![\"SML](\"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/Pete\/makesandmodelslist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pict0019.jpg\")
<\/a>SML Coleman Hawkins Special. s\/n 366x (1941). From KA Holm via Saxpics.com.<\/a>
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\nAvailable Pitches:<\/strong> Eb alto, Bb tenor
\nAvailable Finishes:<\/strong> I’ve only seen examples in silver plate
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Coleman Hawkins Special (Rev. B)
\ns\/n 45xx to 67xx (1942 – 1947)<\/h2>\n![\"SML](\"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/Pete\/makesandmodelslist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/sml-coleman-hawkins-Eb-alto-rev-b-sax.png\")
<\/a>SML Coleman Hawkins Special. s\/n 53xx (1944). From Saxpics.com.<\/a>
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\nAvailable Pitches:<\/strong> Eb alto, Bb tenor
\nAvailable Finishes:<\/strong> I’ve only seen examples in silver plate
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\nThe easiest-to-spot difference between the Rev. A and B is the switch from left-hand bell keys to right-hand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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SML Standard Models
\ns\/n 45xx to 202xx (1942 – 1968)<\/h2>\n![\"SML](\"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/Pete\/makesandmodelslist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SML-Standard-Rev-A-Eb-alto.png\")
<\/a>SML Standard “Rev A” Bb tenor. Silver plate. sn 5xxx (1943). From JustSaxes.net<\/a> via Saxpics.com.<\/a>
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\nAvailable Pitches:<\/strong> I’ve only seen Eb altos & Bb tenors
\nAvailable Plating:<\/strong> See each Rev. for finish breakdown
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\nThe Standard is essentially “last year’s model” re-engraved.
\nIn other words, a Standard with the serial number of 5xxx (pictured), which would make it a “Rev. B” by my model chart,
\nactually has all the features of a “Rev. A” model. It’s an interesting marketing gimmick.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\n <\/p>\n![\"SML](\"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/Pete\/makesandmodelslist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SML-Standard-Rev-B-Eb-alto-sax.png\")
<\/a>SML Standard Rev B Eb alto. Silver Plate. sn 79xx (1949). From saxpics.com.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>SML Standard Rev C Eb alto. Silver plate. sn 9657 (1953). From saxpics.com.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>SML Standard Rev D Bb tenor. Nickel plated. sn 239xx (1975). From shresthakimi @ www.ebay.com.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rev. B Models
\ns\/n 45xx to 67xx (1942 – 1948)<\/h2>\n![\"SML](\"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/Pete\/makesandmodelslist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SML-Rev-B-Eb-Alto-Sax.jpg\")
<\/a>SML Rev. B Eb Alto. Silver plate. s\/n 49xx (1942). From dubrosa22@SOTW.<\/a>
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\nAvailable Pitches:<\/strong> I’ve only seen Eb altos & Bb tenors
\nAvailable Finishes:<\/strong> I’ve only seen examples in silver plate
\nKnown Model Names:<\/strong> Alliance, The Duke, Radiotone (probably more)
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\nThe easiest-to-spot difference between the Rev. A and B is the switch from left-hand bell keys to right-hand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Super Series
\ns\/n 45xx to 73xx (1942 – 1949)<\/h2>\n![\"SML](\"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/Pete\/makesandmodelslist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SML-Super-42-Eb-Alto-Sax.png\")
<\/a>SML Super 42 Eb alto. Silver plate. s\/n 4735 (1942). From Johannes Fischer via eBay.<\/a>
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\nAvailable Pitches:<\/strong> I’ve only seen Eb altos & Bb tenors
\nAvailable Finishes:<\/strong> I’ve only seen examples in silver plate, with the exception of the Model 49, which were available in lacquer
\nKnown Model Names:<\/strong> Super 42, Super 43, Super 44, Super 45, Super 46, Super 47, Super 48\/Super, Model 49
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\nNote that the Super 42 has the “Rev. B”-style G#\/C#\/B\/Bb cluster.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>SML Super 43 Eb alto sax. Silver plate. s\/n 5339 (1943). From tubesdeluxe.com.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>SML Super 44 Eb alto sax. Silver plate. s\/n 5382 (1944). From saxpics.com<\/a> via eBay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>SML Super 45 Eb alto sax. Silver plate. From retro_woodwind @ eBay.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>SML Super 46 Eb alto sax. Silver plate (replated). s\/n 6xxx (1946). From Paul Coats via Saxpics.com.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>SML Super 47 Eb alto sax. Silver plated. From http:\/\/tiendadelweb.es.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>SML Super Eb alto. Silver plated. sn 7xxx (1948). From Morgan Witthoft via saxpics.com.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>SML Model 49 Eb alto. Lacquer. sn 73xx (1949). From saxpics.com.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rev. C
\ns\/n 73xx to 83xx (1949 – 1951)<\/h2>\n![\"SML](\"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/Pete\/makesandmodelslist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SML-Rev-C-Eb-alto-sax.png\")
<\/a>SML Rev. C Eb alto. Silver plate. sn 757x (1949). From Rick Mussi<\/a> via saxpics.com.<\/a>
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\nAvailable Pitches:<\/strong> I’ve only seen Eb altos & Bb tenors
\nAvailable Finishes:<\/strong> Silver plate, Perma-Gold (a “gold tone” finish), nickel plate, lacquer
\nKnown Model Names:<\/strong> Model 260
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\nThe easiest-to-spot difference between the Rev. B and C is the switch to sheet-metal keyguards.
\nNote that some baritones produced during this time have “Rev. B”-style keyguards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rev. D
\ns\/n 83xx to 150xx (1951-1957)<\/h2>\n![\"SML](\"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/Pete\/makesandmodelslist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SML-Rev-D-Eb-alto-sax.png\")
<\/a>SML Rev D Eb alto sax. Lacquer. sn 12238 (1955). From prosaxoholic @ eBay.<\/a>
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\nAvailable Pitches:<\/strong> Straight Bb soprano, Eb alto, Bb tenor, Eb baritone
\nAvailable Finishes:<\/strong> Silver plate, Perma-Gold (a “gold tone” finish), nickel plate, lacquer w\/nickel keywork (“two-tone”), lacquer
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\nThe easiest-to-spot difference between the Rev. C and D is the engraving. A harder-to-spot difference is all the adjustment screws.
\nNote that some baritones produced during this time have “Rev. B”-style keyguards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Gold Medal “Mk. I”
\ns\/n 150xx to 20xxx (1957-1967)<\/h2>\n![\"SML](\"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/Pete\/makesandmodelslist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SML-Gold-Medal-Eb-alto-sax.png\")
<\/a>SML Gold Medal Eb alto sax. Lacquer. sn 15609 (1958). From eBay.<\/a>
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\nAvailable Pitches:<\/strong> Straight Bb soprano, Eb alto, Bb tenor, Eb baritone
\nAvailable Finishes:<\/strong> Silver plate, nickel plate, lacquer w\/nickel keywork (“two-tone”), lacquer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Gold Medal “Mk. II”
\ns\/n 20xxx to 27xxx (1967-1981)<\/h2>\n![\"SML](\"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/Pete\/makesandmodelslist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SML-Gold-Medal-Eb-alto-sax1.png\")
<\/a>SML Gold Medal Eb alto sax. Silver plate. sn 25985 (1979). From eBay via Saxpics.com.<\/a>
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\nAvailable Pitches:<\/strong> Straight Bb soprano, Eb alto, Bb tenor, Eb baritone
\nAvailable Finishes:<\/strong> Silver plate (matte and burnished), nickel plate, lacquer w\/nickel keywork (“two-tone”), lacquer
\nKnown Stencil Names:<\/strong> Alexandre, (Reynolds) Contempora, Jen Co Harmonia, King Marigaux, Lucerne, Pichard, Vedette, Woodwind, many more
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\nThe easiest to spot difference between the “Mk. I” and “Mk. II” is that the “II” does not have rolled tone holes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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King Marigaux (Gold Medal “Mk. II” Stencil)
\ns\/n 20xxx to 27xxx (1967-1981)<\/h2>\n![\"King](\"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/Pete\/makesandmodelslist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/King-Marigaux-SML-Stencil-Eb-alto.jpg\")
<\/a>King Marigaux SML Stencil Eb alto. sn 25883 (1979). From miscmarketplace08 on eBay.<\/a>
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\nAvailable Pitches:<\/strong> Straight Bb soprano, Eb alto, Bb tenor, Eb baritone
\nAvailable Finishes:<\/strong> Silver plate (matte and burnished), nickel plate, lacquer w\/nickel keywork (“two-tone”), lacquer
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\nThis stencil is listed seperately because it actually is a bit different from the Gold Medal; later models have an altissimo F#.
\nThese horns may also have been available longer than the Gold Medal; until maybe 1986.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\nLoose Picture Galleries Around the Web …<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\nDoctorSax<\/a><\/h3>
\nKing Marigaux sales brochure<\/a>
\nStandard Rev. D Bb Tenor. Lacquer. sn 17519 (1962). 1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
\nRev. D Bb Tenor. Lacquer. sn 9100 (1951). 1600×1200 pics. <\/a>
\nRev. D Bb Tenor. Lacquer. sn 11658 (1955). 1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
\nStandard Rev. D Bb Tenor. Lacquer. sn 17519 (1962). 1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
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\nColeman Hawkins Special Rev. A Bb tenor. Silver plate. sn 3xxx (1940). >1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
\nRev. D Eb alto. Lacquer. sn unknown. 1024×768 pics.<\/a>
\nRev. D Bb tenor. Silver plate. sn 9892 (1953). 1024×768 pics.<\/a>
\nRev. D Eb baritone. Lacquer. sn 10xxx (1953). >1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
\nRev. D Eb alto. Relacquer. sn 11xxx (1955). >1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
\nRev. D Eb alto. Lacquer. sn 11xxx (1955). >1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
\nRev. D Eb alto. Lacquer. sn 12877 (1956). 1024×768 pics.<\/a>
\nRev. D Bb tenor. Lacquer. sn 13561 (1957). >1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
\nGold Medal Mk I Eb alto. Lacquer. sn unknown. 1024×768 pics.<\/a>
\nGold Medal Mk I Bb Tenor. Lacquer. sn 16944 (1961). 1024×768 pics.<\/a>
\nGold Medal Mk I Bb Tenor. Lacquer. sn 17656 (1963). 1024×768 pics.<\/a>
\nGold Medal Mk II King Marigaux stencil Eb alto. Lacquer. sn 20928 (1969). 1024×768 pics.<\/a>
\nGold Medal Mk II Lucerne stencil Bb tenor. Lacquer. sn 21323 (1970). >1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
\nGold Medal Mk II Lucerne stencil Eb alto. Lacquer. sn 21625 (1971). >1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
\nGold Medal Mk II King Marigaux stencil Eb alto. Lacquer. sn 23116 (1973). 1024×768 pics.<\/a>
\n<\/div>\nUSAHorn<\/a><\/h3>
\nRev. D Bb tenor. Lacquer. sn 90xx (1952). >1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
\nRev. D Bb tenor. Lacquer. sn 92xx (1952). >1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
\nRev. D Bb tenor. Lacquer. sn 146xx (1957). >1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
\nRev D Woodwind stencil Eb alto. Lacquer. sn 150xx (1957). >1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
\nGold Medal Mk II King Marigaux stencil Bb tenor. Lacquer. sn 203xx (1969). >1600×1200 pics.<\/a>
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