Rene Dumont (Keilwerth Stencil) 1962
$550.00
This Rene Dumont Alto sax was made by Dorfler and Jorka, a Keilwerth stencil in West Germany in 1962. It has rolled tone holes, a unique set screw for attaching the neck, beautiful engraving and of course that BIG vintage sound. Play tested anti has no issues, plays top to bottom with no problems. A beautiful vintage horn that is a unique player.
1 in stock
Description
The René Dumont alto saxophone is a well-regarded “stencil” instrument, most commonly manufactured by the German firm Dörfler & Jörka (D&J). These saxophones were produced using body tubes and designs heavily influenced by—and often mistaken for—those of Julius Keilwerth.
Key Identification Features
- The Keilwerth Connection: While often called a “Keilwerth stencil,” most René Dumont saxes from the 1960s were actually made by Dörfler & Jörka, a company founded by former Keilwerth employees who used Keilwerth-style tooling.
- Design Traits: They are famous for having rolled tone holes, a feature rarely found on non-professional horns, which contributes to a “big,” resonant vintage sound.
- Aesthetics: These horns typically feature a lacquer finish with nickel-plated keys and distinctive engravings.
- Origin: They were manufactured in West Germany, primarily during the 1950s and 1960s.
Player Profile & Value
- Performance: Players often describe these saxophones as having a darker, spread sound with a stable center.
- Market Position: Originally sold as high-quality intermediate or professional-grade instruments, they are now considered “hidden gems” in the vintage market because they offer Keilwerth-like performance at a significantly lower price point.
- Serial Numbers: Common serial numbers for these D&J models range roughly between 14,000 and 16,000.
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.) – 9 dimples on bow and near serial number
- Finish (lacquer, silver plate, paint, etc.) – 8 Lacquer is almost entirely there, a few scratches and scuffs throughout
- Previous repairs (soldered posts, dent work, etc.) – 10 none noted
- Accessories (case, mouthpiece, etc.) – 9 Case looks good, some wear on the leather edging
- Playability (leaks, sticky keys, etc.) – 10 plays flawlessly
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.