Expert: Kenton Scott - 2/28/2006

Question
Dear Mr.Scott:
I have a Martin Alto low pitch saxaphone.
I have had this since about 1964.
On the front of the sax,it says Martin handcraft. and the number on the back is #95958.
I had this looked at for what it would be worth,the fella that did the apriasel said 450.to500.. You beging a expert with Martins.I wonder if you would be higher.
It has typwriter irovy keys and they played it and said it plays like a Martin.
I was happy with what he said untill he added he was more infomed  about Conn.  
 tytyty for your time.
            sincery betty sprow

Answer
Betty,

You have more confidence in what I know than I do.  Besides, my knowledge base is in brass not woodwinds.

Your sax comes from the late 20's.  Old Martins, and Conns are respected old saxes. And, I would think comparable in value.  

I would suspect that what your appraiser evaluated it to be worth is probably accurate.

Kenton