Vintage Danny Mc Fadden (Desidera) Alto Sax in Good Condition w/Sturdy Case

Description

Vintage DANNY MC FADDEN (Desidera) Alto Sax in Good Condition. Serial #2607.
This is a very interesting vintage alto that has been cleaned and adjusted. The sax plays good from top to bottom with a pleasant, clear tone on the included standard mouthpiece. Pads, felts, and corking have been replaced where needed and the springs have quick response. There is an interesting engraved logo above the serial number - "D" surrounded by a partial triangle (pic #9).
Thanks to a fellow eBayer, sdpeters2, further research reveals that this horn was made by Santoni of the Desidera Company from
Verona, Italy. This company has been active (off and on) since the 1940's
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"The graphic clue was the D-Triangle logo above the serial number" (JayeNM-Cafesaxophone).
Cosmetically, the front bell lip shows a mild crease from repair and there's plenty of lacquer wear, scuffs, and scratches. There are no dents and the keys look great. However, there are a few minor dimples on the bow, and the right thumb rest is mildly compressed (pic #2). The bottom back key guard has been replaced (pic #7). Nothing to interfere with playing performance. Notice the engraved "G. Jacolino" at the bottom of the bell. I googled the name and found a Jacolino, Guiseppi, Sr. running a piano restaurant in Vicenza, Italy. Unfortunately, they only take reviews - no emails (bet the cheesecake is great!). This special horn comes with a sturdy vintage case, a microfiber polishing cloth, a neckstrap, a pad saver, and the standard mouthpiece w/ligature, cap, and new Rico Plasticover reed.
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