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by WvuSax
(3 posts)
16 years ago

Martin Saxophones

I am interested in the public

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  2. by Keilwerth
    (4 posts)
    16 years ago

    Re: Martin Saxophones

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    1. by cuber
      (653 posts)
      16 years ago

      Re: Martin Saxophones

      I think the reason Martins are underpriced is because no jazz legend/giant played one (Art Pepper played one, but he never had to affect on jazz as, say, Parker) I think martins sound good, their keywork is good, they just dont have a big name who played them

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  3. by oldschool
    (5 posts)
    16 years ago

    Re: Martin Saxophones

    The 1954 "The Martin Baritone" used in 2 of our bands is really a great sounding horn. My Conn tranny has a very sophisticated sound, but the Martin totally blows it away for R&B/Soul pops with a fat sound that is tremendous. The keywork may not be world class, but it is certainly adequate. The voice of the horn is rich, complex, and really strong when you need it. All the other musicians get pumped up by this bari. The midrange is full and has a nice even timbre and the top octave fairly sings. Sounds better than most other baris I've worked with. (Except, of course, my Mulligan!)

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    1. by cuber
      (653 posts)
      16 years ago

      Re: Martin Saxophones

      if youve played a The Martin _____, you still have to admit the action is damn fast

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      1. by oldschool
        (5 posts)
        16 years ago

        Re: Martin Saxophones

        The only The Martin I have only ever played is the bari. It is true the action is not shabby, by any means. Yanis and Selmer's I've played were slicker, but I prefer the Martin's voice. Especially from the middle on up, it blows most baris away, but I will admit to a bias for my sweet Conn.

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        1. by cuber
          (653 posts)
          16 years ago

          Re: Martin Saxophones

          there are a couple quirks that take time to get used to, and the conn keywork on the m series, well, puts most modern keywork to shame

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      2. by swingstreet
        (315 posts)
        16 years ago

        Re: Martin Saxophones

        I own a 1954 "The Martin Alto", and it equals my Conn 6M in punch and clarity, and as far as I'm concerned, can stand up to or better any Mark VI I've tried, and I've tried lots of them. I'm working in a brass and woodwind shop now, so I get a lot of opportunity to see lots of horns. Martins are among the best, especially their sound. Great horns.

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        1. by cuber
          (653 posts)
          16 years ago

          Re: Martin Saxophones

          no arguing with that

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          1. by chalazon
            (547 posts)
            16 years ago

            Re: Martin Saxophones

            the top end Martin horns are lovely instruments, with a fat vintage sound..very cool.

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            1. by cuber
              (653 posts)
              16 years ago

              Re: Martin Saxophones

              every time i play mine im amazed by how it sounds and the speed of the action

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