Bloo Dog
Consider the plight of the boneless chicken.
The instrument is in good condition except for the pads. The case actually looks new (emerald green). The latches look like more contemporary latches, but the catch isn't a round catch. It's a bent metal affair.
There's nothing particularly remarkable about the keywork. The logo on the first midsection, however, is not carved into the wood. It is raised and appears to be a decal as does the logo on the bell.
As soon as I have the time, I'll polish the nickel plated keys and repad and recork it and replace springs as necessary.
I am guessing that the new appearance of the case led me to believe that it is only about forty years old, but the original case probably looked a lot different.
Here's the stumper: there is no serial number anywhere on the instrument. Any comments regarding its provenance?
There's nothing particularly remarkable about the keywork. The logo on the first midsection, however, is not carved into the wood. It is raised and appears to be a decal as does the logo on the bell.
As soon as I have the time, I'll polish the nickel plated keys and repad and recork it and replace springs as necessary.
I am guessing that the new appearance of the case led me to believe that it is only about forty years old, but the original case probably looked a lot different.
Here's the stumper: there is no serial number anywhere on the instrument. Any comments regarding its provenance?