Thanks!As a general answer to your question: yes. They are nice horns, play in tune, and have a great sound. Some like the ergonomics, some don't, but I've played quite a few of these and personally I think the ergo's are fine.
There are MANY choices of saxophone for you to purchase. Without knowing any information (budget, sound concept, etc. etc. etc.) it will be near impossible for anyone to point you in a better direction. Make sure you save enough money to get a quality mouthpiece as well.
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Thanks John, I understand. But my original question was how good are these horns.Just my opinion, but you're not going to get much of ANY horn for $5-600 dollars, even a Skyline (Committee II) Martin. If you're going to get anything decent that hasn't been run over by a freight train, you need to plan on spending more like in the $1200-$1400 range minimum (for a tenor).
John
Not really. Better than the Conn's ergos, IMO.so, are ergos not that great on them?
Thanks
(he was seeking an Alto, as I understand it...(?) )Just my opinion, but you're not going to get much of ANY horn for $5-600 dollars, even a Skyline (Committee II) Martin. If you're going to get anything decent that hasn't been run over by a freight train, you need to plan on spending more like in the $1200-$1400 range minimum (for a tenor).
John
IMHO I prefer the ergos on Comm I's and II's to III's.so, are ergos not that great on them?
I'm very curious about this. Are you reffering to Martins vs. Conns in general? Alto/Tenor?The spread on a Martin is more than a Conn of the same era.
The octave spread. Not the core sound or tone. If you check the octave spread on an early 6M or 10M, it is much closer in tune than a Committee I or II where the octave is much more spread and the Committees go sharp. Yes, true for both alto and tenor.I'm very curious about this. Are you reffering to Martins vs. Conns in general? Alto/Tenor?
Does anyone else feel the same?
Same as above. I was referring to the octave spread, not the tonal characteristics. I agree that Martin Committee I and II is more focused. Especially the Com. I. The III is more husky than those two though.I don't at all. Even remotely. A Conn is CONSIDERABLY more spread than a Martin of the similar era. If anything, I think Martins lean more towards a focussed than a spread sound.
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