By chance I stumbled on an ad for an Evette & Schaeffer bass saxophone for sale in France, near Montélimar, for under 3k euros!
http://www.leboncoin.fr/instruments_de_musique/862351329.htm?ca=21_s
The same ad has been posted on other sites as well. Google: Evette Schaeffer Saxophone Basse 1926.
I don't know the guy, but it appears he is trying to sell off an instrument that was his father's. Frankly speaking - in France, the market for a non-Selmer, vintage, bass saxophone is virtually non-existent. And the chances for a local sale are slim. So that might explain the asking price.
Shipping is probably going to be an issue, but if you are looking for a bass and have the opportunity to try it out in person here in France, then you might just get a great deal!
http://www.leboncoin.fr/instruments_de_musique/862351329.htm?ca=21_s
The same ad has been posted on other sites as well. Google: Evette Schaeffer Saxophone Basse 1926.
I don't know the guy, but it appears he is trying to sell off an instrument that was his father's. Frankly speaking - in France, the market for a non-Selmer, vintage, bass saxophone is virtually non-existent. And the chances for a local sale are slim. So that might explain the asking price.
Shipping is probably going to be an issue, but if you are looking for a bass and have the opportunity to try it out in person here in France, then you might just get a great deal!