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Expertly restored by the talented hands of Nico Bodewes in Amsterdam, this saxophone bears the subtle traces of its past life, once nickel-plated. Remarkably, someone painstakingly removed the nickel plating, a laborious feat, testifying to their dedication. Nico’s masterful restoration work shines through, breathing new life into this instrument.

A delightful anecdote accompanies its history — acquired from a fabric dealer in Paris, it even came with a luxurious piece of fine black velvet, which still serves as a sophisticated shroud during strolls through Parisian exhibitions.