King
Zephyr Special
Tenor
Saxophone
solid
sterling silver neck
Superbly styled,
top line art deco era tenor. 276.xxx serial # traces to 1945, making this
one of the last Zephyr Specials produced before introduction of the Super
20. This Zephyr Special pioneered the Super 20 body tube, and thereby,
the great King sound. The solid sterling neck adds many nuances to the
tones produced by these legendary tenors: a penetrating edge to the top
register, vibrating depth to the mid range, and a booming, resonant low
end. It's the perfect combination of power & finesse -- the epitome
of a great tenor saxophone. The Zephyr Special resolves the chord in a
tenor player's soul to perfection. Fellow innate tenor players will intuitively
know the meaning ...
The sax is in
superb playing condition, and makes a striking overall appearance. Distinctive
Zephyr Special touches include three ring strap hook, double socket solid
sterling neck, ornate art deco engraving and pearl touches on palm, side
keys, octave and G#. The pearl touches are addictive. They have a warmth
that bare brass can never yield, and a feel of fit and comfort you must
experience to understand. Action is slick and sure, surpassed in the King
family of fine saxophones by only the vaunted Super 20's. King pioneered
right bell keys on American built saxes. This placement assures that low
tone subtleties aren't muffled against the player's body. Note also that
the low B & Bb tone holes are custom sized for optimum response and
intonation. All said, the King Zephyr Special is a marvel of early saxophone
development.
The lacquer is honeyed
and dark, virtually free of playing wear or use scratches. The original
tweed King case is a classic. It's suffered a few scuffs outside, but is
clean, solid and lush inside. The instrument has had some dents professionally
burnished out, mostly shallow and without significant lacquer damage. You
will be hard pressed to find a finer example of King's great American saxophone
heritage. The Zephyr 'Special' is a truly legendary tenor sax ...
Presently
offered in good original case, without mouthpiece, on eBay
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