1929 Martin “Typewriter” Alto

$2,085.00

This is a rare find! A museum grade Martin Typewriter Alto with a top of the line rebuild. There is not a dent to be found on this horn, a couple of pin size dings and only one scratch, on the back by thumb hook. Just overhauled with top of the line Music Medic Self Leveling Neo-Pads.

  • Even Pad Pressure: The floating joint ensures even sealing pressure around the entire perimeter of the tone hole, regardless of where or how hard the player presses the key.
  • Longevity & Reliability: Touring musicians report that the self-leveling action completely eliminates mid-tour leaks caused by climate shifts or rough handling.

Easy Replacement: If a pad gets damaged, it can be popped off the spud with a dental pick and swapped for a new one in seconds without applying heat to the key.

This horn is absolutely beautiful. Has brushed Silver plate that is at least 99% present. The logo is silver plated polished brass. Gold washed Bell.  All original pearls are in place and in great condition, no cracks or chips.

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Description

Up for sale is a stunning, collector-grade piece of saxophone history: a 1929 Martin Handcraft Master “Typewriter” Alto Saxophone (Serial #93134).
The “Typewriter” is one of the most famous and visually striking transitional saxophones ever made, produced for only a short window in the late 1920s and early 1930s. It gets its legendary nickname from the distinctive, round mother-of-pearl button inlays on nearly every key touch—resembling a vintage typewriter.
Condition & Playability
  • Fresh Professional Overhaul: This horn is 100% gig-ready. It has just received a complete top-to-bottom professional overhaul featuring brand new Music Medic Neo pads, corks, and meticulous mechanical adjustments. You will not need to spend a dime at a repair shop; it plays effortlessly from top to bottom with that fat, dark, resonant vintage Martin sound.
  • 100% Intact Pearls: The biggest risk with buying a Typewriter model is missing or damaged key pearls, which are nearly impossible to replace. Every single round mother-of-pearl button on this horn is original, fully intact, and crack-free.
  • Original Silver Plating: The saxophone features its beautiful original silver-plated finish, Over 99% intact, a scratch near the thumb hook and 2 light scuffs on the lower bell.
What’s Included
  • 1929 Martin “Typewriter” Alto Saxophone (Serial #93134)
  • Vintage Case
  • Original Martin #2 Mouthpiece with ligature
  • end plug

    Condition
    We rate each horn’s condition. Any defects are noted here. Each criteria is on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being poor condition and 10 being perfect.

    • Body (dents, deep scratches, etc.) – 10
    • Finish (lacquer, silver plate, paint, etc.) – 9.5 – 1 scratch on thumb hook, scuff on lower bell
    • Previous repairs (soldered posts, dent work, etc.) – 10 none noted
    • Accessories (case, mouthpiece, etc.) – 10 
    • Playability (leaks, sticky keys, etc.) – 10 – Fresh top end overhaul featuring Neo Pads

 

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