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1946 Keilwerth Amati Toneking Alto Saxophone FULL OVERHAUL, VIDEO DEMO

$ 633.07

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Experience Level: Professional
  • Condition: freshly overhauled, new pads, small bit of solder
  • Brand: Keilwerth Amati
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Type: Alto

    Description

    1946 Keilwerth Amati Toneking Alto Saxophone
    Please watch video demo:
    www.bitchute.com/video/4AIHR1sfK4aa/
    This was made in the Keilwerth plant immediately after WWII when Stalin nationalized the plant. It has both the name Amati Kraslice and the Keilwerth stamp on the back, but there is no difference between it and the Keilwerth Tonekings made before the war.
    Rolled tone holes, silver plated, very comfortable ergonomics, fantastic tone, rare high Eb altissimo key. Horn was just overhauled with fresh pads, aligned and regulated. One small issue remaining - low C# pinky key goes too low to roll comfortable to B or Bb. Should be able to be adjusted by a decent tech.  The silver plate is at about 90%, with a few bare patches on the back and on the altissimo keys.
    The case is in poor condition. Does not come with a mouthpiece. Comes with original case but it's totally messed up. Forgot to take a picture of it and also the neckstrap, which is a unique kind of strap that was made in Kraslice, Czechoslavakia.
    This is simply a fantastic horn. It is in my opinion a cross between a Conn 6m and a Selmer Balanced Action.  It is a pro horn in every sense of the word.  The name Toneking is not an exaggeration, as I'd match the tone with any Conn or Selmer Paris.  Feels great under the fingers with fast action.  I wanted to play it more but because of the lockdowns I need to sell most of my collection to pay my rent.
    MOUTHPIECE IN PHOTOS NOT INCLUDED.
    Will be shipped either UPS or USPS with signature confirmation and insurance. It will be well packed in a large box, cushioned inside the case with neck carefully wrapped in bubble wrap.
    Thank you for looking, please watch the linked video and if you have any questions feel free to ask.