
Here's one of the best links to the neck RW model at only Ser# 34,780, right after this sax.ĬASE: Currently in hard case(1960s?) that may need some smell treatments. There was also the added tunable-mouthpiece with sliding pipe and screw on the Revelation. The added bit of research and changes into the next model, Rudy Wiedoeft (RW) built from ~1925(1927?) through 1932, brings the low C1 additional venting key and left side bell keys specifically, along with a few other small key shape changes. Based on Holton serial number charts online, this instrument was made in 1921. You'll find the split bell keys and the trill keys even featured from 1915 catalogs. Elkhorn, Wis and the back is stamped C 9277 LP. I dug up some publications from 19(credit to and the donated documents from Saxquest and Selmer-Conn Inc). RESEARCH NOTES: The Revelation model was hard to track down as serial numbers and photos are scarce. SOUND: expected at: rich, sweet, vintage.


This sax features uses for G# trill & Eb3 trill/D2.įINISH: Original silver plate, in excellent 90%+ condition For dating, I had to dig up publications, bell key location, trill key history, and neck cork inventions.

ALTO SAXOPHONE + CASE C 508.31 C 454. The serial numbers on the Holton saxes can be misleading online. Vintage Old Saxophone COLLEGIATE BY HOLTON ELKHORNWIS USA Musical Instrument C 387.92 Was: C 445.88 C 126.12 shipping or Best Offer Frank Holton Gold Plated LP Alto Saxophone Ser27924 for Overhaul C 382.17 HOLTON COLLEGIATE 566 U.S.A. (On Consignment - As is sale, medium repairs will be recommended for full enjoyment)Ī creative player's fun & collector's joy - The Frank Holton Company operated in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, USA.
