SML Standard Alto Saxophone c.1951

Strasser Marigaux Lemaire, better known as SML, built saxophones in Paris from the 1930s until production ended in 1982. By serial number, this SML Standard alto saxophone dates to around 1951, making it a piece of post-war French saxophone history. SML horns have a following among players who enjoy vintage French instruments and are often described as sleeper saxophones. The body is unlacquered brass with plated keywork, and the bell is engraved with the SML name and Paris address. It comes in a Yamaha hard case, so it’s ready to travel. Key Features SML Standard Eb alto saxophone, second hand and vintage Made in Paris, France by Strasser Marigaux Lemaire, c.1951 Unlacquered brass body with plated keywork Serial number 8308 Yamaha hard case included Sold by Vanguard Orchestral. Get in touch to arrange a time to try this saxophone or to ask about its condition.