SML Standard Tenor Saxophone

Description

You are bidding on an awesome SML - Strasser Marigaux Lemaire Tenor saxophone. This is a top notch professional instrument made to compete with Selmer in Paris France. These have that beautiful centered tone of a Balanced Action Selmer with the Spread of a Conn. Truly the best of both worlds. I believe that the workmanship on these is as good as any saxophone ever made and they are a lot of fun to play.
This horn is gig ready on newer pads. The only thing I can see that it needs is that the little swivel is missing on the pinky stack that converts it to an articulated g#. These horns have a choice of either playing with the articulate g# or without it. Any good tech could re-create the little piece that would be required.
The serial number is 173XX, which I believe (but don't quote me) would put it in the early 60's.
This is a great horn and IMO you won't be disappointed. If you love the sound of vintage Selmers but they are out of your price range, this may be exactly what you are looking for.