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Noel
User ID: 9955583 Nov 23rd 9:09 PM
A friend of mine wants to get back into playing his bari. He hasn't played for a couple of years and the horn he has rarely works and he wants to get a new one. But he only has his LA Sax bari and under $1000 to spend. He just wants to play jazz and was found of a martin bari he played in HS when his horn was in the shop. Anyone have any ideas?

MusicMedic
User ID: 0631424 Nov 23rd 10:34 PM
I think the Late True Tone Bari's are great they can be found for less money than many other vintage horns. -let alone newer horns!

Bari Martin
User ID: 0394114 Nov 24th 10:26 AM
'The Martin' baris, #150,000 and up, are usually available for $1000. Figure an overhaul for another $650 minimum unless it's just had one. Just like your friend, I played one in HS and always wanted one of my own. I got it a couple years ago, and have been happy with it since. These are among the best vintage American baris.

Noel User ID: 9955583	Nov 23rd 9:09 PM A friend of mine wants to get back into playing his bari. He hasn't played for a couple of years and the horn he has rarely works and he wants to get a new one. But he only has his LA Sax bari and under $1000 to spend. He just wants to play jazz and was found of a martin bari he played in HS when his horn was in the shop. Anyone have any ideas?
MusicMedic User ID: 0631424	Nov 23rd 10:34 PM I think the Late True Tone Bari's are great they can be found for less money than many other vintage horns. -let alone newer horns!
Bari Martin User ID: 0394114	Nov 24th 10:26 AM 'The Martin' baris, #150,000 and up, are usually available for $1000. Figure an overhaul for another $650 minimum unless it's just had one. Just like your friend, I played one in HS and always wanted one of my own. I got it a couple years ago, and have been happy with it since. These are among the best vintage American baris.