This is also what happens when I look at new pictures. I find that I have an outdated classification system. Please comment and give me more data.
First, from Helen, there are supposed to be at least 6 variations on some King and Toneking horns built in Graslitz (Kraslice):
After approximately 1947, the Special and Exklusiv models were available on some New King and Toneking horns.
At some point, it looks like the Modell L became the Modell V, based on this horn.
While I am interested in knowing about the Modell levels, I'm not concerned with that too much, at the moment. I want to concentrate on just separating based on features. Here's what I've seen:
Made in Graslitz:
Series 1: Split bell keys. Probably Toneking models only.
Series 2: Right bell keys, wire keyguards.
Series 2B: Right bell keys, sheetmetal keyguards.
EDIT: Series 3: Right bell keys, funky side keys, wire keyguards.
EDIT: Series 3B: Right bell keys, funky side keys, sheet metal keyguards.
Made in Nauheim:
Series 4: Left bell keys, bevelled toneholes.
Series 4B: Right bell keys, bevelled toneholes.
Series 5: Plexiglas keyguards.
Series 6: Right bell keys, sheetmetal keyguards. You could include the H Couf and Conn DJH Modified stencils in this category.
Series 7: GJK Toneking. Helen found these. They're the horns made by Amati for Gerhard J. Keilwerth.
Any additions? Subtractions?
First, from Helen, there are supposed to be at least 6 variations on some King and Toneking horns built in Graslitz (Kraslice):
[Pete note: the "Modell Soloist" is usually stamped "Solist" near the serial number. "Soloist" is a translation. I haven't yet seen one stamped or engraved "Soloist." I have seen one engraved "Solo."]Modell L: Most basic model with no pearls or rollers.
Modell IV: A simple model with pearls on keys and with rollers.
Modell III: The entry level sax with a front F key; drawn & rolled tone holes; microtuner; and pearls on keys.
Modell II AKA Amerikanisches Modell: This intermediate level sax had the same features as the Modell III, but had the additional features of a G# trill key and strengthened bow trim.
Modell I: This was the pro model that had the same features as the Modell II, but had the additional features of a fork Eb, mother of pearl rollers, and a clothes guard on the left side.
Modell Soloist: Like the Modell I, but with extra mother of pearl key touches.
After approximately 1947, the Special and Exklusiv models were available on some New King and Toneking horns.
At some point, it looks like the Modell L became the Modell V, based on this horn.
While I am interested in knowing about the Modell levels, I'm not concerned with that too much, at the moment. I want to concentrate on just separating based on features. Here's what I've seen:
Made in Graslitz:
Series 1: Split bell keys. Probably Toneking models only.
Series 2: Right bell keys, wire keyguards.
Series 2B: Right bell keys, sheetmetal keyguards.
EDIT: Series 3: Right bell keys, funky side keys, wire keyguards.
EDIT: Series 3B: Right bell keys, funky side keys, sheet metal keyguards.
Made in Nauheim:
Series 4: Left bell keys, bevelled toneholes.
Series 4B: Right bell keys, bevelled toneholes.
Series 5: Plexiglas keyguards.
Series 6: Right bell keys, sheetmetal keyguards. You could include the H Couf and Conn DJH Modified stencils in this category.
Series 7: GJK Toneking. Helen found these. They're the horns made by Amati for Gerhard J. Keilwerth.
Any additions? Subtractions?
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