{"product_id":"1930s-robert-drouet-artisan-french-alto-saxophone","title":"1930s ROBERT DROUET ARTISAN FRENCH ALTO SAXOPHONE","description":"\u003cpre class=\"aLF-aPX-K0-aPE\"\u003eMaker: Robert Drouet (Le Perreux-sur-Marne, Paris)\nEra: c. 1930–1935 (Pre-War Golden Age)\nFinish: 100% Original Silver Plate (Pristine Condition)\nAcoustic Seal: \"Scales of Just Intonation\" Personal Maker Stamp\nEngraving: Full Hand-Cut Floral Art Deco Bell Motif\nCase: Period-Correct WWI \"Tank-Track\" Segmented Armor Case\nAccessories: Vintage French Beaugier\/Beaugnier Large-Chamber Mouthpiece,\n             Period Selmer Ligature, Original Wood Neck Stopper.\n\nTHE STORY \u0026amp; ERGONOMICS\n----------------------\nThis instrument is a breathtaking time-capsule from the independent \nParisian school of artisan instrument building. Hand-assembled during the \npivotal transition of woodwind engineering, it stands as a direct contrast \nto the unified mass production of the mid-century. \n\nBuilt with meticulous care, the horn features premium structural \nmilestones, including hand-soldered thick wire cross-guards and left-side \nlow B\/Bb key cups designed to leave the stunning floral engraving completely \nuninterrupted. \n\nThe lower bow features an acoustically optimized offset layout: the low Eb \nis tucked cleanly to the back, the low C is placed on the right, and the \nlow C# wraps seamlessly to the offset back-right of the bell. This precise \nalignment guarantees an incredibly straight, unrestricted acoustic column, \ndelivering a beautifully warm, resonant, and vocal low register.\n\nMechanically, it boasts high-end luxury specifications tailored for elite \nperformance, most notably a gorgeous knurled, checker-plated G# trill and \narticulation helper key off the left pinky table. This mechanical addition \ndecouples the G# pad cup for rapid, effortless intervals without sticking, \nrepresenting pre-war custom engineering at its finest.\n\nCOLLECTOR'S CONDITION REPORT\n----------------------------\nAn absolute anomaly in terms of preservation. Having been kept tucked \nsafely away in its heavy-duty tank-track case for decades, the original \nsilver plating is entirely intact, showing crisp engraving borders with \nno aggressive wear, buffing damage, or structural modifications. Accompanied \nby its original, elusive wooden end-plug, this instrument remains a pristine, \ninvestment-grade relic of French musical history.\u003c\/pre\u003e","brand":"Keystyle Saxophones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59085776028031,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/4261\/5679\/files\/1000021984.jpg?v=1793801757","url":"https:\/\/keystylesaxophones.co.uk\/products\/1930s-robert-drouet-artisan-french-alto-saxophone","provider":"Keystyle Saxophones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}