Brass Rescue

The Selmer Model 22 (produced in the 1920s) is an early vintage alto saxophone from Henri Selmer Paris, known for its smaller bore (sometimes called "pea shooter") and distinctive intonation characteristics. Mouthpiece choice is highly personal and depends on your playing style (classical, jazz, etc.), but vintage Selmers like this often pair well with pieces that provide good control, centered tone, and flexibility to match the horn's darker, focused sound. Recommended Mouth

The Buescher True Tone tenor saxophone (typically from the 1920s–early 1930s) is a vintage horn known for its warm, dark, resonant tone. It pairs well with a variety of mouthpieces, though players often note it's somewhat "mouthpiece friendly" while favoring certain designs for optimal intonation and character. Key Considerations Original/stock Buescher mouthpieces from that era are hard rubber with very large round chambers and small tip openings. They produce a classic vint

The Conn 10M (often called the "Naked Lady" due to its bell engraving) is a legendary vintage tenor saxophone known for its big, powerful, dark tone and excellent projection. It pairs best with large-chamber mouthpieces to maintain good intonation and bring out its characteristic spread and warmth—small-chamber or high-baffle pieces can make it sound thin or sharp in tuning. Recommended Mouthpieces Otto Link (hard rubber Tone Edge or metal Super Tone Master, especially vinta

This was advertised from a pawn shop deep in the heart of San Diego and I spent two weeks debating if I wanted to make the drive down. ...

This looks like it just left the showroom. Lacquer is about perfect. It has the simple Conn engraving. The neck even has a cap to...

I was tagging some cases for easy reference in the future when I opened this case. I really don't remember where this came from but it...

Bought this in a pawn shop out in San Bernardino. Was well maintained mechanically and has that beautiful deep Martin tone. Looks to be...

This saxophone was literally 4 miles away from the other in Azusa but unfortunately on 2 separate days. Nothing like traversing So Cal...

Two beautiful days brought several classic Altos out. First a very rare Olds Super Alto. There are not alot examples of these around.

Bought this locally and it was a bit of a mess but once I got it out and started to cleaning it up realized that it is a rare gem. Came...

Early Split bell 10M. This has the 10M key work but still has the nail file G# key. These were only made for a few years and are very...

A Labor of Love Vintage saxophones, with their rich tones and storied histories, are prized by musicians and collectors alike. Brands...

I love tubas but kind of shy away from them as they are so large and take a lot of space to store and fairly expensive to ship but I...

This was still being played in high school band and it' 98 years old. Well maintained and plays great.

The 27 came with an Arnold Brilhart Personaline white mouthpiece. These were well taken care of and have been professionally...

This has a wonderful melodic tone.

Had to leave the wildfires at home to pick this up in Vista... this looks to be their Winneden model. It is stamped K & C and Made in...

This one has been well loved including a re-lacquer that was expertly done. Plays beautifully through. Came with original hard rubber...

IMHO when it comes to vintage altos these stand at the top of the heap. Big lush bottom end. This one will clean right up.

I own one of these already and have been very hard pressed to let that one go but with this one coming in I may be swayed. These were...

Very rare Tenor... Amazing bottom end clear tone and super free blowing.

This thing roars and was well maintained mechanically and has the round tone holes. Lots of lacquer loss but plenty of that magical 10m...

Very cool little sax. Will need a few things straightened out but nothing major.

Amazing shape and the tone and ease of playing is exceptional.