1959 Martin Committee Alto s/n 193406 #21

The neck must have been switched when sold originally. Many horns King,Martin,Selmer etc. have this problem. It means nothing as there still is a numbered orginal committee neck.
Steve Silverstein repadded this one with brass resonators. Its great.
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[@rozenaxsax5133]

Martins are the best horns IMO. Great playing, thanks.

[@joeschmo1332]

Sounds great Bob !!

[@spiketaterman5181]

I own one...just took a good look after letting it sit in the closet for decades (yes). Retired now, realized that what I always considered a "student" horn is a Martin Committee alto, but the engraving is very light and hard to read. It does say "low pitch" serial 123XXX on the back. I always loved the sound--easy blowing and very sweet, kind of like Paul Desmond. I'm wondering if my horn was re-lacquered?

[@matthewblore2968]

Re-lacquering horns was fairly common back in the day. If the lacquer is 95% complete it's very likely been re-lacquered.

[@stangetz534]

sounds like Art Pepper

[@ibon7556]

Please, can you tell us the correct size of the taper please? I do have a 1947 the martin alto

[@bobackermansax]

Hi The ligature is made from kevlar cord by Steve Silvertein (aka Silverlion) This horn is still available. I accept paypal. Accessed by my email address [e-mail]. I would reduce the price to $1600 as I moving and need the $. Bob Ackerman