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by Tsaxkid
(29 posts)
18 years ago

Looking for a new(possibly old) horn

I'm currently using a yts-62II, and I'm looking for an alto with a different sound. I was looking at Buescher True Tones, Keilwerth SX90R, Yanagisawa 992, Rampone and Cazzani R1 Jazz, and a few other vintage saxes. I know that's a rather big assortment but I'm really not so sure on what to buy. I'd like a sax that would last and have an individual sound. Which do people recommend and do you have any others you would suggest?

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  2. by blackfrancis
    (396 posts)
    18 years ago

    Re: Looking for a new(possibly old) horn

    In the older horns, try King, Conn 6M and Martin. Only you will know when you find that different sound that you're looking for. Just remember, that sound will be coming from YOU more than your horn.

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    1. by Dave Dix
      (421 posts)
      18 years ago

      Re: Looking for a new(possibly old) horn

      Try the pre 1963 buescher aristocrat line , especially the series 1 aristocrats then you will look no further Dave

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      1. by Tsaxkid
        (29 posts)
        18 years ago

        Re: Looking for a new(possibly old) horn

        Thanks for your advice, but I like to try before I buy, especially with a vintage instrument. Does anyone know of a place to try a Conn, Buescher, Martin, or King in southern California? It would be helpful, since I hesitate to just order off ebay or this website and hope it's good.

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