Linton & Vito - Jazz - - Saxophone - United States - 1970

I’ve put together this wonderful lot for someone who, as I always say, appreciates PROFESSIONAL QUALITY—whether for learning or for enjoying the perfect setup of these two handcrafted woodwinds from a golden age. The beautiful Linton Elkhart saxophone has no dents or dings (the serial numbers on the body and neck match; see photos), just some wear to the brass finish. In my opinion, as a saxophonist and jazz lover, it’s really something special. I’ve adjusted it perfectly. I haven’t replaced all the pads because they aren’t stiff; I’ve only replaced the ones needed to make it perfectly airtight, with that soft, velvety sound it should have. I keep saying it’s unbeatable, and the hundred or so instruments I’ve already sold “with no returns” through this wonderful, promising Catawiki auction confirm it. Everything on this E-flat saxophone is original and, I repeat, there are no solder repairs or anything that might cause concern. It was apparently engraved in several places at the school it belonged to, but you can’t make it out from a distance (see photos). And in my opinion, you can always imagine that more than one person who played this Linton went on to become a professional—one of those who were among the best in the world in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. It comes with the mouthpiece it originally came with, a Vandoren B35 type: very good, unmodified, and powerful. (It doesn’t have a brand name on it, but it could be a King.) I’m also including this wonderful Vito (L. Blanc) clarinet, also of American origin and from the same era, so you can enjoy an unbeatable lot. As with the saxophone, I’ve replaced a few pads, but others are double-layered (with thicker leather) and didn’t need replacing. The only thing to note is that the joints don’t have matching serial numbers, but they are the same model, as they bear the Vito emblem and even have the same design and coloring. I’m also including a Vito 2 Woodwin model mouthpiece, “like new.” It’s a clarinet with a sound… well, no need to go on and on: FETEM. The clarinet case is missing its handle, but it works great with a backpack. And that’s all, friends. I hope that, once again, my restored works will delight the highest bidder. Good luck.