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by StratmanBaze
(61 posts)
19 years ago

Coleman Hawkins

Ever since I heard some songs off his album, "At Ease with Coleman Hawkins", I was taken away from his sound. Not only because it was good, but because its the sound I'm going after (i guess with a little modification). does anyone know the setup he uses? I know he's got an Otto Link, but does anyone know which kind? Also, what kind of tenor? (I got a ref. 54 and a mark vi if it helps) Thanks in advance!

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  2. by definition
    (963 posts)
    19 years ago

    Re: Coleman Hawkins

    Only description I can give you of his setup you have already, and thats a metal florida link. As for his horn, thats easy. It comes up on ebay every few months. Its a triple gold plated SBA and has his name engraved on it

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    1. by StratmanBaze
      (61 posts)
      19 years ago

      Re: Coleman Hawkins

      lol, why does it come on ebay every few months? too expensive for people?

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      1. by definition
        (963 posts)
        19 years ago

        Re: Coleman Hawkins

        ive never seen anyone bid, but Ive also never seen the starting bid below 9000 USD

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        1. by altosax
          (19 posts)
          19 years ago

          Re: Coleman Hawkins

          cool, i'd like to see it sometime... I wonder why collectors don't buy it, there must be some who can afford it

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        2. by StratmanBaze
          (61 posts)
          19 years ago

          Re: Coleman Hawkins

          well for now I guess I'll have to save up for a florida link. the link that came with my mark VI is a new york one...it's alright... does the florida link box add to the value of the otto link? j/w

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        3. by johnsonfromwisconsin
          (767 posts)
          19 years ago

          Re: Coleman Hawkins

          ------------------------------------------------------------ I wonder why collectors don't buy it, there must be some who can afford it ------------------------------------------------------------ Probably because no one with enough money believes it will make them sound like Coleman Hawkins or play Body and Soul by itself.

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        4. by StratmanBaze
          (61 posts)
          19 years ago

          Re: Coleman Hawkins

          it would still be a nice....nice....souvenir....or collectable or something like that to have

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        5. by definition
          (963 posts)
          19 years ago

          Re: Coleman Hawkins

          not for 9 large, thats too much $$

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        6. by StratmanBaze
          (61 posts)
          19 years ago

          Re: Coleman Hawkins

          well, if you got the money..... i dont have the money, thats for sure...i gotta save up for law school :-/

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