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Holton BBb model
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:42 am
by edsel585960
https://photos.app.goo.gl/aXwb2TavfYgtPmxD8" target="_blank. I've picked all my friends brains. Time for the TNFJ to give their opinions on what model Holton this might be. Mid 1920's from the serial number.
Re: Holton BBb model
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:49 pm
by WC8KCY
Assuming the SN is 92042, it's from 1929...same as my Eb Monster!
By 1929 this was called a BBb Bass--Recording Model--Mammoth on the Holton price lists.
Refer to page 3 of this price list:
https://www.saxophone.org/museum/publications/id/356
Saxophone.org has a wealth of old catalogs, price lists, house organ literature, and other material:
https://www.saxophone.org/museum/publications