Martin Indiana “Indian Head” Tenor 1958
Original price was: $1,185.00.$1,007.25Current price is: $1,007.25.
This Martin Indiana was made in 1958. It is the coveted Indian Head engraving with heart shaped thumb rest and adjustable thumb hook. Plays like a dream! Fresh rebuild, all new pads, corks and felts. Comes with a new hard case and mouthpiece.
Description
A 1958 Martin Indiana tenor saxophone is a vintage student-to-intermediate horn featuring an iconic engraved “Indian head” logo on the bell, built by the Martin Band Instrument Company in Elkhart, Indiana.
Overview and History
- Built in Elkhart, Indiana during the golden age of American horn manufacturing.
- Marketed as an entry-level or intermediate instrument sitting below Martin’s flagship “The Martin” professional line.
- Build: Shares basic body and neck taper designs with professional models like “The Martin” (Committee III), giving it a robust vintage feel
Key Features
- Engraving: Distinctive Native American “Indian head” graphic stamped on the bell.
- Finish: Typically gold-lacquer body paired with nickel or lacquered keywork.
- Tone: Warm, big American vintage sound, though slightly less complex than a pro-tier Committee model.
Value: Generally sells between $800 to $1,300 depending on condition and pad life.
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
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- Body (dents, deep scratches, etc.) – 9 A few dimple dents throughout
- Finish (lacquer, silver plate, paint, etc.) – 8 Original lacquer in great shape
- Previous repairs (soldered posts, dent work, etc.) – 10 None.
- Accessories (case, mouthpiece, etc.) – 10 Brand New hard case (very nice!)
- Playability (leaks, sticky keys, etc.) – 10 plays like a new saxophone
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