Instead, concentrate on the features of the saxophone e. Maybe this Vito has the prefix "N"? Tomasz Member. Bell keys on left side of the bell? A N XXX can be built in the late 70's. Messages 3, The prefix "N" was used on brands like "Conn", "Armstrong" and also some "Vitos". Messages You have probably found this web site, but just in case you haven't, some information helpful to you may be in it.ĭoctor Sax Woodwinds Chris.
I found plenty of Beaugnier era serial numbers without the N prefix and the Tiwaneese era serial numbers but all I find on the N prefix is that it existed but nothing else.ĭoes anyone have any info on these. I'm now looking to buy a Vito tenor of the same vintage. I have a Beaugnier built French Vito alto and love it. Thread starter crankshaftnorman5 Start date Jul 10, Messages 3. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Media New media New comments Search media.
Serial number What might I have a vito leblanc alto sax and it has made in taiwan stamped on it and I have a Noblet Alto Sax serial number It is in a doubling case for What year was my sax serial number made in and can you tell by the sForum New posts. Noblet Baritone Saxophone? I have a circa Leblanc Paris alto sax. Has not been I really appreciate your help!ĭoes this sax worth anything? Those may interest you: How much is this horn worth? Noblet Paris Clarinet. Serial number is I bought this Noblet back in the 90's. Those may interest you: What is the year of Mfg and value? I have a Leblanc Noblet Paris alto sax serial with original case look I have a Noblet Bari sax that belonged to my father. Can you just give me a range? The serial number is Share. But, this saxophone needs rebuilt and you are upside down on that valuation.
There's no telling what value is there for learning how to play music on a quality instrument.Īs far as monitory value, it's not worth much. My first horn, although new, was a far cry from the quality of this Paris Noblet. Any idea what year and quality is this? The serial number is From Tkipfer, Hi, your student grade 60s Noblet is always worth something to a musician, student or school. It is very similar to the Vito "Duke" model. Any idea about year and value? Thanks so much!! You will need to post some good photos of the entire horn, front and back, so that we may accurately assess the condition to properly evaluate the horn. The only past repair of note is a bit of dent work I had done to straighten out the neck angle, and it came out nicely.I have a Noblet Paris-made sax with a model number of and a serial number of xx.
It has old pads and needs a repad, but I have sold overhauled ones for much more than this in the past, so you have room to buy this, get it overhauled, or do it yourself, and have a great vintage pro French saxophone that plays great for a bargain price. This particular horn is priced low for a quick sale. They are also flexible with different styles of mouthpiece. The core is rich and lyrical, and you can easily play any style of music on one of these. The tone is very much French, like a mid century Selmer, but is a bit brighter and more projecting than most Mark VI’s. It has the best assortment of features that you find on Beaugnier-made horns, including comfortable ergonomics with modern-style keywork, and good intonation. Beaugnier made the whole range of saxes, from sopranino through contrabass! These are great saxophones.īuilt for quality as a top line pro instrument, this model is the same as the “Duke” model, but is not stamped Duke. Part of the reason is that they were often sold under other names, especially as the top-of-the-line Vito saxophones. Despite having made quite a few pro saxophones, Beaugnier has never been much of a household name. Beaugnier saxophones are professional quality instruments that were hand made in Paris mid-century, at the same time and place as Selmer, Buffet, SML and a few other well-known makers.