I made a low ball offer on this very old Vito alto and the seller surprised me by accepting it. It is marked "Made in USA" and has the serial number V-1697. There are some interesting features such as the knurled tenon receiver, the pearls in the keyguards, the pivoting octave mechanism using hinge tubes and pivot rods, and the shape of the thumb octave lever.
Does anyone have any information on these post made in France and pre made in Japan Vitos?
Does anyone have any information on these post made in France and pre made in Japan Vitos?