Another Goodson Bari and Saxgourmet Tenor Review

Ok based on other postings I have seen, I am probably jumping into scalding, boiling water but, what the hell!!! I just got the Saxgourmet tenor Monday. and the Goodson baritone yesterday. I wound up getting the silver plated one as I am a huge fan of silver plated horns. Nothing couldve prepared me for how the tenor played. I have had about 4 Mark 6's one in particular was 105,xxx that just was so loud and powerful that i couldnt use it the groups i played with. I had always wished i kept that horn for playing rock and blues. This horn reminded me of that instrument so much i almost cryed!!! the better part about it is its in tune, and there is so much more complexity in the tone due to the construction techniques. There was a very distinct difference in the tone and resonance of the instrument. The bari is a true work of mechanical art, and plays better than it looks. The tone is uniform to the high F# to the low A. and again in tune!!! The keywork looks so identical to a Selmer but is designed and setup much better then even Selmer can ever do, and the reach is so comfortable, I found myself just flying on this horn. I can further this also by saying that I was able to compare it last nite againist my colleagues Series 2 baritone. This horn is much more focused has a much wider dynamic range, and is voiced more uniform from note to note. The instrument is probably the most versatile, well designed baritone. That is above and beyond anything from the intermediate all the way up to the best professional baritome saxes bar none The thing that even impresses me most about both instruments from the repair aspect, is they play right out of the case. They are really set up well from the factory (I specifically requested them to be shipped w/o Orpheus techs set up) and have alot of features that any repair tech would be relieved to see. Why other manufacturers havent incorporated some of thes design features on their own lines is crazy. They all stand to reason are functional, and not overly complex. Dollar for dollar id have to say each and probably any of Steves horns are the best buys for overall quality, setup, and playing quality. I just cant figure out how Steve has been able to make so much horn for such a great price. I am soo thrilled I immediately called Steve to express my enthusiasm. I can say after playing and repairing almost every brand of saxophone, that these are some MAJOR trend setters for the sax world. I honestly could care less where they are made, If it was made by a 50 cent crackwhore in the streets of Taipei, but is designed right, is voiced properly, and made to a high standard so that i can play music to the best of my ability, well so be it. Steve despite all the hits your taking I just wanna say thank you for designing such great instruments that truly allow someone to make music. My Best Regards, Chad Taylor

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