The engraving is generally crisp so the lacquer coloration can be attributed to the variations that King had at this time (I've even seen original Super 20s with this look). Overall the sax is in very good shape with no major damage to report. There are some very subtle dings on the back bow, a ding in the neck (I worked on the neck after the photos already). This should help seal the deal on your original finish conclusion. These are the same pads and resos that were original with Super 20s also. While the engraving is a little faint on some sides, and the darker 'shadowing' is happening to some lacquer, I have seen this on Kings before - something about this era! Also, there are seven original pads (some with the silver plated resos intact!). Matching serial number 299k on the neck and body. One of the realm gems of the sax world, this era of Zephyr is near identical to the Super 20 for half the cost! Deep, dark original lacquer finish at 85%, triple neckstrap ring, rounded keywork, all indicative of the series iii model.
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