There isn't a Dolnet model or serial number chart, per se, so I essentially am creating this based on engravings, user input and manufacturing differences. As far as real Dolnet history goes, Dolnet was founded in 1880 and started manufacturing saxophones around 1888. Dolnet Bel Air Tenor. #33,xxx from the late 1940's, serial number charts do not exist for these horns. Its a distinctive looking and playing horn with a warm smoky feel all its own. Incredibly distinctive styling contribute to a wonderful and very underrated instrument.
The Dolnet Saxophones are more and more known to be the hidden
treasures in the saxophone world. You should check the website
I can confirm this: I had some alto's Bel air and even M70
This picture clearly shows the problem with some of these
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instruments. The soldering isn't allways that tight!
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On the Bel Air model they also used letters in
DOLNET TENOR SAXOPHONE 'SERIES II'
A really collectable tenor made by Dolnet just before
they started producing the 'Bel Air' sereies.
These horns have a huge sound and this one is
beautifully 'Art Deco' engraved.
These horns have a huge sound and this one is
beautifully 'Art Deco' engraved.
On this picture you can clearly see the red 'rubies'
being an inlay on the keyguards. The original pads
still seems to be there and in good shape!
By clicking on this picture you get a good vue on this
gorgeous saxophone. The diamond shaped connection between
the tube and bell was thought to be introduced together with
the first Bel Air models. As was common this could
be a transition model. Series II from 1940 to 1950.
being an inlay on the keyguards. The original pads
still seems to be there and in good shape!
By clicking on this picture you get a good vue on this
gorgeous saxophone. The diamond shaped connection between
the tube and bell was thought to be introduced together with
the first Bel Air models. As was common this could
be a transition model. Series II from 1940 to 1950.
condition. You won't find them this way very often.
As its' condition is pristine one may conclude that
it hasn't been played a lot and therefore probably
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is a dog. However the original mouthpiece has very
Great player and as has been said to me, played
are working for some dutch broadcasting companies.
All the lower keys on one side as is the case with
the older series II. But as his 'brother' this one has
I simply like this shot of this oldie taken
these saxes 'Imperial' and later again 'Bel air' or just no type
engravings at all it can be a little disturbing but regarding
the serial number this one must be dated mid fifties.
It has been produced just after the `Imperial` was
This Grassi Alto saxophone was probably made in the
seventies but they started building these 'top of the line'