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Dearman sax - what is it?

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#1 ·
I've borrowed an old tenor sax - a Dearman. Does anyone have any info on what this is? Is it any good?
 
#3 ·
Dearman sax

Dearman as far as I know originated in the U.K. and was manufactured up until the 1950's.
I have a "New Super Dearman" silver plated alto which is much better quality than most new intermediate types on the market. The tenor could be worth trying.
Regards
Alistair
 
#6 ·
Dearman saxes used to be quite common in UK way back. Dearman was a 'house brand' for one of the big music companies/importers of the day.Some were very good acoustically, based on Conn with RTH's. These probably were made by Dorfler&Jorka in Germany or C/Slovakia. Others later i have heard were made in Italy minus RTH's and not so good. Keywork was usually a mish-mash of Conn,Buescher,with a few Teutonic touches.
Regards BF
 
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