Even after getting the work done, you're going to be into a fully working horn for under what they typically sell for used (when they pop up). The Antigua SS4290 is a soprano saxophone designed for the professional player or serious student. This horn currently sells new for around 1200.00-1250.00.
We didn't polish it or do anything at all, so it will clean up a lot nicer than this. Antigua Winds Baritone Saxophone: Antigua Winds Flute : Antigua Winds French Horn: Antigua Winds Oboe: Antigua Winds Piccolo: Antigua Winds Soprano Saxophone: Antigua Winds Tenor Saxophone: Antigua Winds Trombone: Antigua Winds Trombone with F Attachment: Antigua X/P Series Alto Saxophone : Antigua X/P Series Baritone Horn: Antigua X/P Series. Pictures include all sides so you can at least get a ballpark idea. It comes as shown in a nice ProTec case with both necks. I don't know how much work, so we have this priced really cheap as-is, so you can have the work done and be into this horn for a bargain! Obviously, no returns based on all of this. The X/P Series Antigua SS1202LQ soprano sax is a good choice for beginners, recreational players or anyone seeking a great value. Unless you exercise your Early Purchase Option, to acquire the merchandise you must. As for pads, most seem ok, but you may need to replace some. The advertised Lease is a rental-purchase agreement for new merchandise. The sax is clearly marked'Antigua Winds' and comes with curved neck and 2 mouthpieces- one marked 5B and the other is unmarked.
The serial number of the sax is9806187 and she comes with original hard case. Springs and adjustments will certainly need addressing, and there's a pearloid key insert that needs replacing. This auction is for a beautiful Antigua Winds Soprano saxophone in great condition. Based on the Yanagisawa 991, at the time it was being sold as 80 the horn for 25 the price, and honestly, I believe that. Mainly routine stuff from what I can tell, but there may be a few things hidden that need addressing. This Antigua 590 soprano was purchased new in 2004 from Kessler & Sons, and has been my only soprano up until now. Complete specs and factory stock photos are available on the Antigua site. This is an Antigua Soprano Sax, model SS3286-LQ from what I can find.
Let me start off by saying we normally don't handle woodwind instruments (occasional high end trumpets, but usually not woodwinds).