Welcome to the Vintage Sax Studio blog - a collection of practical guides for anyone interested in vintage saxophones. Here you'll find advice on buying and owning older instruments, comparisons between classic models and manufacturers, restoration and maintenance tips, and explanations of the details that can affect condition, playability and value.
The articles are based on vintage saxophones from makers including Conn, Buescher, Martin, King, Selmer, SML, Keilwerth and others. Whether you're looking to buy your first vintage saxophone, researching a particular model or simply interested in how these instruments were built and how they have survived, I hope you find something useful here.
Check back regularly for new vintage saxophone guides, buying advice, restoration tips and model features as the blog continues to grow.