{"id":38465,"date":"2013-08-01T11:17:36","date_gmt":"2013-08-01T19:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/blog\/?p=38465"},"modified":"2024-06-08T18:31:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-09T01:31:57","slug":"are-you-looking-for-a-nice-vibrator-by-pierret","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/blog\/2013\/are-you-looking-for-a-nice-vibrator-by-pierret\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Looking For A Nice Vibrator By Pierret?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Source: viertelpause on eBay.de<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you’re like me, and are a fan of the French saxophone maker Pierret, then there are a couple of interesting horns on eBay at the moment, that may be of interest to you. The horn types and models are very different, and span decades of the company’s nearly 70 year existence.<\/p>\n

The first sax that caught my eye is an alto “Vibrator”, which is being sold on the German eBay site<\/a>. The “Vibrator” was one of Pierret’s early models, and is circa 1930. (One would have to do a search of the European and American patents to confirm the years that the respective patents were issued. This is something I’ve been meaning to do, but have so far not done.)<\/p>\n

The seller of this “Vibrator” describes the horn like this:<\/p>\n

Altsaxophon Pierret a Paris<\/p>\n

Manufacture Spezciale de Saxophones<\/p>\n

3590<\/p>\n

Peyruqueou<\/p>\n

De L’opera Paris<\/p>\n

” Vibrator”<\/p>\n

215<\/p>\n

215 Patent Pending USA<\/p>\n

BREVETE SGDG 215<\/p>\n

Mundst\u00fcck D\u00e9pos\u00e9<\/p>\n

Komplett \u00fcberholungsbed\u00fcrftig.<\/p>\n

\u00c4u\u00dferlich sch\u00f6ner Zustand.<\/p>\n

Internationale Versandkosten je nach Land.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The first few lines of the eBay are mostly the text stamped on the bell of the horn. Therefore, according to both Google and Helen Translate \ud83d\ude09   , here’s the translated eBay ad text:<\/p>\n

Alto saxophone Pierret Paris<\/p>\n

Manufacturer of Saxophones<\/p>\n

3590<\/p>\n

Peyruqueou<\/p>\n

L’opera Paris<\/p>\n

“Vibrator”<\/p>\n

215<\/p>\n

215 Patent Pending USA<\/p>\n

PATENTED SGDG 215<\/p>\n

Mouthpiece Filed [presumably for patent, and he likely means the neck<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Needs an overhaul<\/p>\n

Outwardly in good condition<\/p>\n

International shipping costs vary by country<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

These “Vibrator” saxophones by Pierret didn’t have a neck fastening screw. The tenon simply fit tightly into the socket and provided a good seal. IIRC, the idea was that this allowed for less dampening, and more vibration\u2014hence the model name “Vibrator”.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

Source: viertelpause on eBay.de<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m curious what the number under the model name “Vibrator” is all about. This horn is stamped 215 below the model name, while another “Vibrator” alto I saw earlier this year was stamped 512 in the same place<\/a>. And just in case you’re thinking like I was\u2014that the engraver got the order wrong on the bell\u2014the octave key is stamped with 512<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in this vintage French “Vibrator” by Pierret, you have until August 5 to get your bids in<\/a>. At the time of writing there were 9 bids on the sax already, with the high bid being \u20ac146.00.<\/p>\n

The second Pierret that caught my eye was a Super Artiste baritone<\/a>. Like the “Vibrator” from Germany, this Super Artiste is in need of an overhaul before it can sing like it was meant to.<\/p>\n

\"baritone<\/a><\/p>\n

Source: encoremusicrx on eBay.com<\/span><\/p>\n

The Super Artiste was Pierret’s last model, and was produced for a many years. The Super Artiste is generally the most sought-after of the Pierret saxophones. This particular bari is one of the earliest ones, since it is #1522<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This is how the seller describes this interesting old sax:<\/p>\n

You are bidding on a used L. Pierret Super “Artiste” Model Bari Saxophone for parts or overhaul. The L. Pierret Company was a Saxophone Shop located outside Paris that started in 1906 and stopped producing Saxes in 1972. They made saxes for Olds (Parisian), Beuscher, Runyon, and others. The serial number is #1522 and from what I have been able to determine it was made sometime around 1953. The only part that I can tell is missing is the key guard for the Low D# key. It appears to have had some soldering work, but it the rest of the horn is intact with not too many dents. This horn could be overhauled and made to play again, I just don’t have the time for this kind of project at this time. Or you could use it for parts on another Pierret Super “Artiste” Bari Sax. It does not come with a case but it will be packed well to ship.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The photos show a horn that, while far from being a beauty, is not as beat-up as many baris we see for sale:<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\n

Source: encoremusicrx on eBay.com<\/span><\/p>\n

What’s interesting about this low Bb Super Artiste baritone by Pierret is that the seller is starting the no reserve auction<\/a> at only $99.99. At the time of writing there were 3 bids on this Pierret classic, with the high bid being $104.50. The auction runs until August 5.<\/p>\n

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