1933 Martin Imperial Tenor s/n 112659 #3

Bob Ackerman demonstrates a vintage 1933 Martin Imperial tenor saxophone.

Video and Audio by Fred Taylor-Ivy House Studios.

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• vintage
• saxophones
• video
• martin
• imperial
• tenor
• jazz
• bob
• ackerman
• horns

[bobackermansax]

Hi I believe that in the early 50's Sonny Rollins may have played something like the Imperial or a little earlier. Also I see pictures of many big band guys in the 30.'s like Fletcher Henderson horn players. They were used for sure. Remember when Martin made 10,000 horns Conn made 30,000 or 40,000 so you are not going to find as many guys. They are the finest hand made products of that era (30's-60's)

[bobackermansax]

Thanks mine is for sale. Its like new.

[demythatizer]

Mr. Ackerman-

I'm wondering if you consider trade ins for this or other tenors. I have a '56 Indiana with a full new set up: ultrasonic bath/pads(ferres)/corks/felts/­repairs, But think one of yours in an older vintage, with THE right set up might be the way to go. Thanks

[MultiCoachcarter]

I've got one...sweeeeeeeet!