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Max H
User ID: 8346323 Nov 12th 6:36 AM
Quite possibly the most beautiful sax I've ever seen! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?viewItem&item=921483404

Now, 'scuse me while I wipe the drool off my keyboard...

Tom S
User ID: 0108854 Nov 12th 9:44 AM
Take a look here:
http://www.charlesfail.com/Saxophones.htm#Altos
There's more than one!!!

Dave Dolson
User ID: 9209903 Nov 12th 11:17 AM
Oh MY!! DAVE

OnyxSax
User ID: 2024664 Nov 12th 1:03 PM
I'd drool, but I have a Conn Chu Tenor and now a Conn Chu Bari restored with a finish identical to the ones you see. That appears to be an Anderson's replate job. Yes, they are as beautiful in person as they are in pictures, just ask the guys at our last clinic who saw my Tenor. The best part is, they play even better than they look!

If you're really into some serious drooling, I can e-mail you pics of my two horns if you're interested.

Zman
Moderator
User ID: 9265663 Nov 12th 2:18 PM
I'd like to see them, Onyx. My Chu sop is on its way to Anderson via Goodson right now.

bszcpa@ix.netcom.com

mostly alto guy
User ID: 0122954 Nov 12th 11:22 PM
I'm thinking of having a horn done this way. I just received a late 40s Buffet tenor that needs pads and regulation, but plays top to bottom and has the lush, dark tone such a Buffet should have. Its overall physical/mechanical condition is excellent, but its lacquer is beginning to look pretty shabby, and it's in need of new soft parts. It seems tailor made for this treatment.

My concern is how silver plating will affect the tone colour. Can anyone report whether the new silver plating brightens a horn's tone? I realize the question is very unscientific, since many other factors are in play (with a repad and regulation). I'm just seeking impressions.

George Briscoe
User ID: 9161143 Nov 13th 4:08 AM
Oooooooooooo... that IS pretty, isn't it? Not original, but hey, if it plays right and looks that good, what the hey!!! Thas PUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTY!!!!! :^)>

keil
User ID: 0714654 Nov 16th 5:27 AM
how much would it cost to get a horn finished like such?

OnyxSax
User ID: 9683713 Nov 17th 12:49 AM
It depends on how much other work is needed on the horn. My Chu tenor ran me around $1300, but I had some custom work done on it, particularly re-doing the Bis key, and the horn was kind of rough before the restoration.

Max H User ID: 8346323	Nov 12th 6:36 AM Quite possibly the most beautiful sax I've ever seen! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?viewItem&item=921483404 Now, 'scuse me while I wipe the drool off my keyboard...
Tom S User ID: 0108854	Nov 12th 9:44 AM Take a look here: http://www.charlesfail.com/Saxophones.htm#Altos There's more than one!!!
Dave Dolson User ID: 9209903	Nov 12th 11:17 AM Oh MY!! DAVE
OnyxSax User ID: 2024664	Nov 12th 1:03 PM I'd drool, but I have a Conn Chu Tenor and now a Conn Chu Bari restored with a finish identical to the ones you see. That appears to be an Anderson's replate job. Yes, they are as beautiful in person as they are in pictures, just ask the guys at our last clinic who saw my Tenor. The best part is, they play even better than they look! If you're really into some serious drooling, I can e-mail you pics of my two horns if you're interested.
Zman Moderator User ID: 9265663	Nov 12th 2:18 PM I'd like to see them, Onyx. My Chu sop is on its way to Anderson via Goodson right now. bszcpa@ix.netcom.com
mostly alto guy User ID: 0122954	Nov 12th 11:22 PM I'm thinking of having a horn done this way. I just received a late 40s Buffet tenor that needs pads and regulation, but plays top to bottom and has the lush, dark tone such a Buffet should have. Its overall physical/mechanical condition is excellent, but its lacquer is beginning to look pretty shabby, and it's in need of new soft parts. It seems tailor made for this treatment. My concern is how silver plating will affect the tone colour. Can anyone report whether the new silver plating brightens a horn's tone? I realize the question is very unscientific, since many other factors are in play (with a repad and regulation). I'm just seeking impressions.
George Briscoe User ID: 9161143	Nov 13th 4:08 AM Oooooooooooo... that IS pretty, isn't it? Not original, but hey, if it plays right and looks that good, what the hey!!! Thas PUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTY!!!!! :^)>
keil User ID: 0714654	Nov 16th 5:27 AM how much would it cost to get a horn finished like such?
OnyxSax User ID: 9683713	Nov 17th 12:49 AM It depends on how much other work is needed on the horn. My Chu tenor ran me around $1300, but I had some custom work done on it, particularly re-doing the Bis key, and the horn was kind of rough before the restoration.