{"id":3331,"date":"2008-11-22T09:58:40","date_gmt":"2008-11-22T16:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/blog\/?p=3331"},"modified":"2009-08-08T14:02:04","modified_gmt":"2009-08-08T21:02:04","slug":"holton-bass-saxophone-the-follow-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/blog\/2008\/holton-bass-saxophone-the-follow-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Holton Bass Saxophone: The Follow Up"},"content":{"rendered":"

A few weeks ago a 2-tone Holton bass saxophone was sold on eBay by Saxquest<\/a>. I had predicted that we would see it again, and sure enough, here it is. So if you missed it the first time around, now is your second chance to get this really unique looking bass.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Source: eBay.com<\/h6>\n

This is what quinntheeskimo Vintage Horns says about the sax:<\/a><\/p>\n

This is a TERRIFIC<\/strong> Holton bass saxophone. WOW! Even though it is branded Holton, this horn appears to have been manufactured by Conn in the Pan-American plant (careful examination of the serial number under the black paint reveals a P in front of the serial number, typical of Pan-American horns). These horns had a similar construction to the famous Conn basses of the pre-war period, and have a great big crunching sound. This horn is in excellent condition. The body, obviously, is covered in black paint, and the keys and bell are polished raw brass. Pads and action appear to have recently been replaced, and this horn feels good and plays great! Includes a custom case (pictured). Here’s a nice vintage bass sax at a bargain price!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

(I gotta’ tell you, I think my custom bass sax case<\/a>\u00a0is a hell of a lot nicer. But then it cost a lot<\/em> more than this custom job I’m sure!)<\/p>\n

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Below you can make out the “P” in front of the numbers, if you know that it’s there.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Source: eBay.com<\/h6>\n

I still believe that this spit valve was added afterwards. As Jim said in his comment on my first post about this sax, it looks like the Amati trumpet spit valve that was added to his 1921 Buescher bass. Regardless of when it was added, it’s good that it’s there. I wouldn’t want to play a bass without one. It makes life much easier.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Source: eBay.com<\/h6>\n

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There had originally been a lot of debate on SOTW about this particular horn. Was it an actual\u00a0Holton? Was it a stencil? If so, was it\u00a0a Conn or a Buescher? Other makes were thrown around as well. It’s good that Quinn was able to answer the outstanding questions about the horn’s origins.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Source: eBay.com<\/h6>\n

So if you’re looking for a unique, vintage bass saxophone, this 2-tone Holton (stencil Conn Pan American) could be yours for the Buy It Now Price of $4800. Or you can take your chance at auction. Opening bids start at $4500.<\/p>\n

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…this is just my blog<\/em>. <\/span> My \u201creal\u201d <\/b> website is<\/span> www.bassic-sax.info.<\/a> If you\u2019re looking for <\/span> sax info<\/strong>,<\/span> you should check it out too.<\/span>There\u2019s lots<\/em> there! <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
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