Holton 241 Neck

[Maddahorn]

Hello,
Anyone out there know if all 241 necks were the same relative to the reinforcing strip, octave lever, silver/nickel plated " H " arrow-head looking pce soldered on the back arc of the neck tube, and the lever guide? I can't find many or any photos of this horn. Mine has s/n of 178XXX.
Any info would be appreciated.

[geauxsax]

Hello,
Anyone out there know if all 241 necks were the same relative to the reinforcing strip, octave lever, silver/nickel plated " H " arrow-head looking pce soldered on the back arc of the neck tube, and the lever guide? I can't find many or any photos of this horn. Mine has s/n of 178XXX.
Any info would be appreciated.

Maddahorn,
I'll get you a pic of my 241's neck when I get home from vacation. Can you attach a picture of yours? I'm not quite sure what the silver-plated "H" is that you're referring to. Is the rest of the neck lacquered brass or silver?

Please note info on the "modern vintage" compilation page:
http://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?t=48586&page=7
post 140

I have seen a picture of a 241 neck that was much more like older Holtons ("loop" octave key instead of fancy double-arm on others). I'm not sure that is original however. The picture of it looks odd--possibly mismatched.


Edit: Here's some pics of a 178XXX 241--scroll down for neck pictures.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Holton-Vintage-241-Tenor-saxophone-Nice-See-Pictures_W0QQitemZ160363192104QQcmdZViewItemQQptZL H_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2556641f28&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[geauxsax]

Here's a pic of the oddball 241 neck (sn 182415) I mention on the modern vintage list. The more I look at it, I just think it's from another model and being used as a replacement (I could be wrong of course though).

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj58/oldcheapsaxguy/another2413.jpg

[geauxsax]

Contrast pic above with the pic of the ebay 241 (typical 241 neck)
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj58/oldcheapsaxguy/241neck.jpg

[mad-dog]

Mine are also the "typical" as described by Geauxsax - the shield with the "H" is lacquered brass in both cases.