{"title":"Pre Owned Saxophones","description":"Pre Owned Saxophones","products":[{"product_id":"grafton-acrylic-vintage-alto-saxophone-collectors-item-1950s","title":"Grafton Acrylic Vintage Alto Saxophone Collector's Item 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrafton Acrylic Vintage Alto Saxophone Collector's Item 1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThis gorgeous vintage Grafton Alto sax from a private collection is available to view by appointment. These injection moulded acrylic saxes were mainly made in the 1950s though some 60s models do exist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eManufactured in London, designed by \u003cspan\u003eEttore Sommaruga, initially made by the Grafton company and then later by J.Dallas \u0026amp; Sons (as is this model). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraftons were famously used by Charlie Parker, Ornette Coleman and others. This example presented in glorious cream acrylic with metal parts and art deco styling. Original Dallas \u0026amp;Sons hard case supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eIt has had repairs in the past, ie cracks in the body have been glued up. There is tarnishing to the metal parts and the instrument requires refurbishment to be fully functioning, so is being advertised on a \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003esold as seen\u003c\/span\u003e basis. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThe item has considerable aesthetic value and as such would be an excellent collectable, display item or suitable as a TV, film, theatre or advertisement prop. In fact it has previously appeared in a Southern Comfort ad many years ago, we are trying to find a still photograph of this appearance!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eDue to its fragility and lack of working order this item will be view by \u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003eappointment\u003c\/span\u003e only and \u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003ecollection\u003c\/span\u003e only. Please call 0208 977 7788 to arrange a viewing or email us at help@hillsound.co.uk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: margin; mso-element-top: 11.0pt; mso-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" style=\"padding: 0cm 9pt; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: margin; mso-element-top: 11.0pt; mso-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grafton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56777311584640,"sku":null,"price":1495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0115\/files\/g1_42da2087-a5a6-4e0f-b91a-05f807a7fd43.jpg?v=1761666152"},{"product_id":"elkhart-bh650-baritone-horn-pre-owned-with-case","title":"Elkhart BH650 Baritone Horn Pre Owned With Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eElkhart BH650 Baritone Horn Pre Owned With Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice condition horn, in good shape except two dents on one side as pictured. We can't fix these as we don't have the equipment here so this horn is sold as seen, priced to reflect them as a BH650 normally cost double what we are asking. Commission sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice tone and great hard case supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elkhart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57008329392512,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0115\/files\/b2_1f4d4de8-9ddf-4ae7-915e-ff46511f0d9d.jpg?v=1765292852"},{"product_id":"j-michael-ct420-cornet-pre-owned-refurbished-ex-rental","title":"J.Michael CT420 Cornet Pre Owned Refurbished Ex Rental","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ.Michael CT420 Cornet Pre Owned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefurbished Ex Rental\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a great, best selling Cornet, a returned ex rental that has been refurbished to be sold second hand. There are scratches, dents and tarnishing as pictured but everything is in good working order after a full service and oiling in our workshop. One only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear lacquer finish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed brass mouth pipe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBore size: 11.70mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell size: 120mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ew\/ carrying case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J Michael","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57386214097280,"sku":"CT420","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0115\/files\/c1_1fb635a9-729d-42b5-82b9-18815032b49e.jpg?v=1770910171"},{"product_id":"conn-vintage-tenor-saxophone-refurbished-here","title":"Conn Vintage Tenor Saxophone Refurbished Here Pre Owned","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConn Vintage Tenor Saxophone Refurbished Here Pre Owned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn decent shape, clearly a superb vintage instrument, which we are still in the process of dating and confirming model. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sax is showing similarities to a 1930s New Wonder II Low Pitch model, as popularised by Chu Berry. Serial number is not present, having been buffed out previously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has been serviced here at Hillsound before sale including replacement of 5 pads and tightening of keywork.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally manufactured in Elkhart USA for and sold by Saxophone Shop Ltd, Wardour, London. This info is engraved on the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard Case is supplied as are Selmer S80D and Selmer Soloist E mouthpieces. Condition wise, fairly good for a vintage sax with scuffs, minor dents, corrosion here and there with some spots of lacquer missing. Beautiful tone and lovely honey patina! Current owner has had it for 40+ years!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"mso-element: frame; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: margin; mso-element-top: 11.0pt; mso-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"left\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 0cm; padding-right: 9pt; padding-bottom: 0cm;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57605872320896,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0115\/files\/c1_c8d9d54f-89db-4408-9f05-d64eabf9f907.jpg?v=1773419470"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.hillsounduk.com\/collections\/pre-owned-saxophones\/conn.oembed","provider":"Hillsound UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}