Selmer Triple Threat Small Bore Tenor. Made in Elkhart, IN 1940's. This is a super rare model which was offered with the Earl Williams make handslide. Has 7.5" Yellow brass bell, honey colored lacquer and .490 bore handslide "Earl Williams" with curved hand brace and fancy water key. This horn is all orignal parts and laquer. Handslide is totally straight and the inner slide tubes are 100% without plating defect. It doesn't get much better than this on such an old model. When you hold the instrument, the first thing you notice is that it is weighty, feels substantial in the hands. Is a heavier gauge material, likely more weight in the bracing too. This all translates into to more energy out front, like and omnipresence of sound coming from all directions. A seasoned pro Jazz player will pick this one up and immediately know what to do with it. Has had full shop service, chemical bath, ect. Some lacquer wear and age spots, not to bad considering all original. Case included.
