1965 Vintage King Zephyr Baritone Saxophone Wow SN:402978

Model Number:  1007 Eb

Serial Number: 402978 Crafted in 1965

Finish:  Clear baked on lacquer

Bell Diameter: 7.6875 Inches

Weight: 11 Ibs

Case: Yes, new MTS

Mouthpiece:  None Provided

King Zephyr Baritone Saxophone Background:

Zephyr Saxophones - Professional Models at Popular Prices

The King Zephyr saxophone has long been recognized as an instrument of quality with an established reputation of playing excellence.  The distinction has succeeded in gaining for it the unqualified approval of musicians in many of the nation's leading musical organizations.

Naturally, such esteem is not a chance occurrence but the result of deliberate and skillful designing and craftsmanship.  The example of artistic workmanship, a quality inherent in all King instruments, is clearly evident on the famous Zephyr model.

On look at the unique instrument is sufficient for you to recognize its striking beauty.  The feeling of uniform balance and ease of handling are sensations of pleasure you never before expected of any saxophone.  But the thrill you will experience when you play the King Zephyr is on that will surpass even your fondest expectations.

Regardless of what your musical requirements are, you can always depend on the King Zephyr to enhance your style and increase your individual artistry.  Whether you are a member of a small combination of a large commercial dance orchestra - a featured soloist of a "sideman"; weather your playing needs necessitate a tenor or an alto, you will soon discover a new height of musical satisfaction that can only be attained with a King Zephyr.  --White Way News Catalog 18, 1951.

King Zephyr Baritone Saxophone Condition & Information:

For sale by The H. N. White Company LLC, this 1965 King Zephyr Baritone Saxophone is the best of the best with regards to Zephyr saxophones.  This Saxophone has been restored.  All parts on the saxophone are original.  The saxophone has been re-lacquered and extra care was taken to preserve the surface as much as possible.  We chose a clear oven baked lacquer for its durability and appearance. 

• The new clear oven baked lacquer is nearly perfect (99.9%).
• There are No dents.
• All the parts are original.
• The pads and resonators are new.
• The gooseneck has new cork.
• The saxophone has been lubricated and articulated.
• The case is new.

We are lucky enough to let two known sax players from the Ohio valley try this saxophone, and both thought this was one of the easiest blowing saxophones they had tried.  They were amazed by the quality of tone and the ease of playing.

We have spared no expense to make this rare King Zephyr Baritone Saxophone new again and boy can she sing.  You will be impressed.  This Saxophone is in fantastic condition and it was just serviced and is ready to play.

The H. N. White Company LLC:

Mr. H. N. White’s vision to produce only the highest quality musical instruments was his legacy to the professional artist.  For over seventy years H. N. White made King musical instruments were the highest quality and built to be acoustically correct. Today the company is owned by the third generation of the family and their purpose at “house of Kings” is unyielding dedication to preserving company history and restoring the world’s finest musical instruments to their original quality and beauty. No expense is spared to return our instruments to like new condition, which includes using parts that match original specifications and only highly qualified craftsmen.