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Dave dix

10-05-2003, 03:52 PM

Hi
does anyone know when front f was introduced on the handcraft martin alto's?
Dave

Hornlip

10-05-2003, 05:23 PM

I think it was pretty late in the split-bell "Handcraft" run, sometime while the serials were in 75xxx or so territory. I know you see a lot more Handcrafts w/o the front F than with it.

My Handcraft alto, 88xxx, has got it.

Dave dix

10-05-2003, 07:27 PM

Thanks hornlip,
i have found a h/craft alto for sale serial no 85462. pictures arent too clear.I fancied trying a h/c alto to compare to my other alto's.I have a h/c tenor(typewriter) and enjoy playing it so why not try the alto!!
Dave

Hornlip

10-05-2003, 10:02 PM

Well, I went & looked over some pics at Saxpic's site, and found a 74xxx horn that didn't have the front-F. I would bet that you're safe in the 84xxx range, though.

Dave dix

10-05-2003, 10:17 PM

Thanks again,
i did have a look at that site and was hoping to find a horn close too 84000
with front F.
According to the sellers last email it has the front F but you cant be too careful as many people arent quite as honest as SOTW users,so i was doing some extra work just in case.
Dave