Can someone tell me more about this Jupiter bari?

[cwhiley]

Is this similar to an 8xx bari or 5xx? The lister doesn't include the information in the auction.

Thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Jupiter-Baritone-Saxophone-w-HC-and-More-Nice-Bari-Sax_W0QQitemZ7424682504QQihZ016QQcategoryZ16233QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Merlin]

It's a 593. It says in the description.

[cwhiley]

Ah I just ran right over that reading the description.

Well now that I know that it leads to a larger question as I don't know much about Jupiter's various horn series.

They have the 8xx Artist Series and the 5xx these days. Are these the same horn in construction? I haven't seen many noteable differences besides finish.

This is a cool lookin' bari. I love all silver/nickel/sterling horns. :) And it looks like it's well taken care of.

[Merlin]

There's actually a 900 Series as well. I've just gotten a 900 bari, and I'll be putting my 800 series (Artist model) bari on sale soon.

[cwhiley]

Can you give me a quick rundown on the differences between the 5xx, 8xx, and 9xx series horns?

[Merlin]

www.jupitermusic.com

[cwhiley]

So it looks to me that the 593 and 893 bari are basically the same horn. Just a different neck, finish, and case on the artist series 893. Oh and the 893 has a high F# and front F. Is that your understanding Merlin, that they are basically the same horn mechanically?

What's the 9xx series bring to the table? I don't see any specs on their web site.

Thanks.

[Merlin]

The 593 and 893 are similar in mechanics AFAICT. My 800 bari is older, so it does not have a Hi F#.

The 900 has a new low C key arrangement with double arms. They've definitely made some improvements to upper register tuning and overall response too.

[cwhiley]

Well I'm thinking pretty seriously about getting this bari. I'm about to talk to the tech that worked it over last. I think it's only about a 2 years old and seems to have been treated well. The only thing that's keeping me from pulling the trigger is there is a new Cannonball Big Bell Stone Series bari on ebay right now. I just have no idea how high she'll go. Might reach as high as $2,000....if that's the case I think I'm out of luck.

[64sax]

Here are the details on the 993 Artist bari: http://www.jupiterinstrument.com/sax_artist_baritone.htm#993