About Malcolm Dickinson Expertise Experienced saxophone and clarinet teacher can answer any questions from people who are learning to play saxophone or clarinet.
Experience Learned to play saxophone in 1980; played in the national high school symphonic band and national high school jazz ensemble in 1984; selected as first chair clarinet of the Illinois All-State Honors Band in 1985; as a college student, played with the Yale Concert Band and Yale Symphony Orchestra, and Yale Jazz Ensemble. Began teaching private saxophone lessons in 1986, and have taught nearly 100 students, ages 9 to 59.
Expert: Malcolm Dickinson Date: 7/14/2008 Subject: Martin Saxophone
Question we have my Dad's saxophone we know it's a low pitch tenor, but we really don't know to much about it, its in great condition cause know body was allowed to touch it.My dad had it when he was in highs school he played it while he was in the Army. On the front of the horn its engraved Martin Handcraft Elkhart Ind.USA I think there stars on it and maybe a bird of some sort. All I know I have looked at alot of Martin's and can't seem to find one like this Serial# by the bell is 121364.I hope you can tell me alttle bit about this,Thank you Carol
Answer The Martin Handcraft is a very good model of saxophone.
Based on the serial number, yours was made in 1937.
You can find out all about Martin saxophones, including where they were made and estimates of what your saxophone might be worth, at http://www.themartinstory.net/
