1932 Selmer Cigar Cutter Super Saxophone, Just Serviced

1932 Selmer Cigar Cutter Super Saxophone, Just Serviced1932 Selmer "Cigar Cutter" Alto Saxophone, s n 16749. Officially named the Super Sax, this model is much better known by its nickname, "Cigar Cutter", earned for the distinctive octave mechanism, which features a circular cutout that resembles, well, a cigar cutter. This horn was just serviced by my repairman prior to listing. The pads are on the older side, but they've been adjusted and seal well. He also replaced the neck cork and seven key corks.

so it feels like your fingers can float over the keys through scales and arpeggios

but it was well done and looks perfect now

which is pretty incredible for its age

It just received a full service by my repairman prior to sale

the lacquer is no longer original

as you'd expect with a good overhaul

Both zippers work

The lip plate is engraved "Au-20

which is also in great condition

This horn has a gigantic

Mark VIIs have historically been overlooked because of the success of the Mark VI

There are a couple dings along the body that will be taken out