Dave, is this Amati made of Ebonite or Ebony? If wood, I 'd have a very close look at it for any cracking, especially around the tone holes of the top joint. Also the serial number seems low indicating a 1950/60 s model. Flexlm licence cracker.

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That would mean that it was made during the communist period. Amati was not of the same quality then as it is now. I think that, depending on if you can find a skilled woodwind repair person who could get it back into good working order, it would make a good 'knock-about ' instrument. * Your photos make this clarinet look like it 's made of Bakelite.

OTHER SAXOPHONE MAKERS AMATI Country of manufacture: Czech Republic Production span: 1945- Amati Denak saxophones have an outstanding reputation for intonation and ability to stay in tune. They are considered to be undervalued in the used instrument market. The vintage Amati saxophones are known in general to have a sweet tone. Amati was deeply tied in/grew out of Keilwerth, and there's a lot of info under other makers like Keilwerth. Some of the most popular models are: Toneking Classic Classic- Super Classic Classic Deluxe Amati Super Classic LINKS (by Dennis Gazarek) BUFFET Country of manufacture: France Production span: 1866- Buffet Crampon et Compagnie is perhaps most famous for their clarinets. The saxophones are known in general to have very dark tone and great workmanship. Some of the most popular models are: Super Dynaction S1.

COUESNON Country of manufacture: France Production span: 1882-1980 Couesnon was 'estabished' in 1882 and was one of the grand French names in brass and among one of the several 'conglomerates' of small French manufacturers. Their main facility burned in 1969, taking with it all the archives, serial numbers lists, e.t.c. Couesnon pretty much disappeared in the 1980's when the contract for distribution of Couesnon instruments to the United States was termintated. The company has recently been reborn as a small limited produciton manufacturer. Some of the most popular models are: 1900 models (1882-1936) Monopole Series I (1937-1949) Monopole Series II (1950-1980) Couesnon Monopole Series II LINKS (By Haynes) DOLNET Country of manufacture: France Production span: 1888-1994 Dolnet horns were produced in very small numbers by a small French workshop that specialized in saxes. Production of saxophones was no more than about 500 horns per year. The horns are known to be solidly made, are quite jazzy and have a huge lower end.

Some of the most popular models are: Stencils Series I Series II Bel Air Imperial M70 Universal Dolnet Imperial LINKS (By USA horn) (By Haynes) HOLTON Country of manufacture: USA Production span: 1898-1964 (*) (*) Bought out by Leblanc The Frank Holton Company of Elkhorn, Wisconsin is one of the earliest saxophone makers, They do produce a quite respectable line of brasswinds as well. These saxophones are known to have some questionable intonation, odd keywork design and arguable sound and the price level on the market are normally not too high. Some of the most popular models are: Rudy Wiedoeft model Holton siver plate 1915 LINKS KEILWERTH Country of manufacture: Germany (*) Production span: 1925- (*) Keilwerth was founded in Czechoslovakia Keilwerth was involved in much of both the German and Chez. Saxophone market. Keilwerth had associations with Boosey and Hawkes (before and after they purchased the Keilwerth company), Selmer, Kohlert, Amati and several other smaller manufacturers. Keilwert is considered to be one of the best brands available.