FEATURES
- Manufactured by The Martin Band Instrument Company in the early 1920s
- Stencil model branded “Dorn & Kirschner” for retail distribution
- Design influenced by Martin’s Handcraft series saxophones
- Professionally adjusted to Playing Condition
- Contains “Fused” rods that cannot be repaired or replaced
- Sold strictly AS-IS
*Includes original hard-shell case (functional, visible wear) - Mouthpiece sold separately.
DESCRIPTION
This tenor saxophone, branded “Dorn & Kirschner” and bearing serial number 785X, is an early stencil instrument manufactured by The Martin Band Instrument Company.
Stencil horns were crafted by major makers and sold under alternate names for music stores and distributors.
The design of this horn is rooted in Martin’s Handcraft models of the early 1920s, reflecting the company’s signature build quality of the era. Despite its age, the instrument has been professionally adjusted to playing condition, allowing it to be playable for a limited time.
Due to the presence of “Fused” rods—mechanism components that have become permanently affixed—the instrument cannot be repaired or restored to long-term performance condition. As such, this horn is offered as a entry-level playable instrument, historically significant collector’s piece, and not a professional-use saxophone.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Brand: Dorn & Kirschner (stencil)
- Manufacturer: The Martin Band Instrument Company
- Serial Number: 785X
- Year of Manufacture: Approx. 1920–1921
- Design Influence: Martin Handcraft series
- Playing Condition: Professionally adjusted (no guarantee on longevity)
- Known Issues: Contains “fused” rods; non-repairable
- Usage Suitability: Collector’s item, short-term student use
*Includes original hard-shell case (functional, visible wear) - Mouthpiece sold separately.
