Build quality, appearance and tone . Excellent soft case .
Disadvantages:
Very minor intonation issues in the upper register .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
For the amazing price of this instrument (I paid around the £150 mark) it is an excellent horn for a player of beginner or intermediate standard. It is beautifully proportioned in the traditional saxhorn style - far more appealing to my eye than the open wrap design of many cheaper models. This horn plays with a lovely tone, perhaps with a few minor intonation issues in the higher register, but the notes can be lipped into shape. The tuning slide set into the leadpipe, before the valve block is a likely contributor to any imperfections. The corrosion-resistant rose brass leadpipe, excellent lacquer finish and robust stays make this horn a must for anyone seeking a real bargain. You can find virtually identical horns made in Taiwan/China and marketed under a number of brand names for £100 or £200 more! Additionally, the mouthpiece supplied is a good match for the horn's bore etc. The soft case provided is excellent and probably worth £60 in itself.
More details
Range of tones
quite rich
Quality of intonation
good
How easy is it to buy accessories?
no opinion/don't know
Recommended for
intermediates
Amount paid
£146. 88 plus postage
I brought it
new
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