[jjulian]

Early Tru Tone vs. late Aristocrat--Both are in nearly perfect condition. What do you think?

 

[zxcvbnm]

The late aristocrat is after the selmer buyout, and will most likely be a student horn, decent for what they usually sell for. The True-Tone will most likely be better, but is a little early and will not have front f and roller g sharp, and will not be as good as a later True-Tone.

 

[Fred]

I think zxcvbnm said it pretty well . . .

Are you limited by location to one of these two saxes?

 

[jjulian]

I own both of these horns, and I'm trying to decide which one to use more often. I'll be alternating them on my gigs in the next few months until I figure it out.

 

[SactoPete]

I think you just answered your own question!

 

[jjulian]

The modern model is more mouthpiece-friendly, but I'd rather not play a student-level instrument.

 

[JL]

Or sell 'em both and get a well-set up '30s or '40s Aristocrat.

 

[jjulian]

That's actually not a bad idea. Keep an eye out for them on E-Bay. The 1917 model is especially pristine--There's not a mark on it, and it looks like it could have been made yesterday.