Does anyone know about this make of sax?
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http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index.php?qid=20070812065808AAkQLc7
This says its from the middle east, google found an address in the UAE for "Jadecity Industries", but they might be middlemen for a chinese manufacturer
I'm just guessing, but I suspect that for what it costs to buy new there are probably saxes available used from manufacturers with a bit more track record and reputation.
Thats not to say that some of these cheap brands are not good horns for the money (or more), but without playing one its really hard to make a good call on a particular cheap horn. Buyer beware applies more to these than say to a used Yamaha or even a used "cheap" Taiwanese horn like a Jupiter or Antigua Winds horn, where the brand has a certain reputation and history behind it.
My feeling is that this might be a cheap way to get started, but if you become more serious about playing you will want to upgrade, and this horn will be effectively worthless as it will be hard to find a buyer for a used no name horn of unknown quality.
This says its from the middle east, google found an address in the UAE for "Jadecity Industries", but they might be middlemen for a chinese manufacturer
I'm just guessing, but I suspect that for what it costs to buy new there are probably saxes available used from manufacturers with a bit more track record and reputation.
Thats not to say that some of these cheap brands are not good horns for the money (or more), but without playing one its really hard to make a good call on a particular cheap horn. Buyer beware applies more to these than say to a used Yamaha or even a used "cheap" Taiwanese horn like a Jupiter or Antigua Winds horn, where the brand has a certain reputation and history behind it.
My feeling is that this might be a cheap way to get started, but if you become more serious about playing you will want to upgrade, and this horn will be effectively worthless as it will be hard to find a buyer for a used no name horn of unknown quality.
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Hello BantonStar I have not heard of this brand before. The name sounds Asian maybe Chinese origin. Did you see this sax on ebay? Look around on the forum do a search on Chinese horns.
If this is your first saxophone Yamaha makes a good student model yas-23 you can find them on ebay used for not a lot of money. Also check out www.KesslerMusic.com they sell a nice student model as well (see banner add at the top of this page). Take your time and read as many post as possible before you buy.
If this is your first saxophone Yamaha makes a good student model yas-23 you can find them on ebay used for not a lot of money. Also check out www.KesslerMusic.com they sell a nice student model as well (see banner add at the top of this page). Take your time and read as many post as possible before you buy.
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What if they have black gloves?BobbyC said:
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Make sure it is not one of those wannabes from India.
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Mmmm. some of the Cannonball names are a bit sad in my opinion, and thats without getting into the mystical stone nonsense, and yet no one seems to think the worse of those horns...
Or "Radio Improved"...what sort of a name is that!
Or "Radio Improved"...what sort of a name is that!
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Interesting info:
We are a Manufacturer, Exporter , Dropshipper st all types of musical instruments.saddle,equine items,equerian products.
A sax and a saddle. There's a combination.
I still can't help but wonder if they are buying these from China and not actually making them but mainly acting as a distributor.
I'm now putting way too much thought into this but the name of the company is Jadecity .... Jade City?
I don't know much about Arabic culture.
Are items made of Jade and using white gloves part of their culture too?
Just wondering.
We are a Manufacturer, Exporter , Dropshipper st all types of musical instruments.saddle,equine items,equerian products.
A sax and a saddle. There's a combination.
I still can't help but wonder if they are buying these from China and not actually making them but mainly acting as a distributor.
I'm now putting way too much thought into this but the name of the company is Jadecity .... Jade City?
I don't know much about Arabic culture.
Are items made of Jade and using white gloves part of their culture too?
Just wondering.
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And that search tells you what about its ergonomics, build quality, tone etc etc?Mope said:
Once upon a time Yanigisawa had only 5 employees and horns from Japan were universally derided.
Its probably not up to much, but we dont know. Some chinese horns are perfectly OK for what they cost, so who's to say, maybe the UAE is the next hotbed for sax innovation
The honest answer to the original question is "no, we have never heard of them."
I initially bought a jollysun alto sax in purple colour and i on receipt I played it and i was amazed by the beautiful sound and intonation of the jollysun alto sax. I was so happy with it i went on to buy a tenor black sax and a blue soprano sax and I am using it from the last 2 years and not a single time did it require any maintainence . I would definetely recommend it and the price too is very economic. You can read the positive feedbacks of jollysun instruments in ebay to satisfy yourselves more.Well, in truth I have actually heard of them. In fact I even had to use 'not Jollysun' in searches as they were all over eBay like a rash (and for all I know still are - I just don't see them any more
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Hi Baton,
Some of the Chinese saxophones can be good beginner instruments for those not sure if they're going to like it enough to spend thousands. Although, I haven't heard anything about the Jollysun. I saw them on ebay but that's about it.
If you want something more tested, I'd recommend a Largo. The seller is here in Australia. I have one (well, two) and they sound great. It played fantastic right out of the box -- no leaks, all keys working, sounding great and keeps going.
It costs about $80 shipping to the US, but is certainly worth it when the instrument is only selling at $300ish US (I don't know the current exchange rate).
They also come in fancy colours, but aren't trash underneath. The seller offers a full refund if you're not happy, although you'd have to pay to ship it back. Although thousands of people have bought them and not wanted to give them back -- me included!
http://stores.ebay.com/Largo-Australia
Some of the Chinese saxophones can be good beginner instruments for those not sure if they're going to like it enough to spend thousands. Although, I haven't heard anything about the Jollysun. I saw them on ebay but that's about it.
If you want something more tested, I'd recommend a Largo. The seller is here in Australia. I have one (well, two) and they sound great. It played fantastic right out of the box -- no leaks, all keys working, sounding great and keeps going.
It costs about $80 shipping to the US, but is certainly worth it when the instrument is only selling at $300ish US (I don't know the current exchange rate).
They also come in fancy colours, but aren't trash underneath. The seller offers a full refund if you're not happy, although you'd have to pay to ship it back. Although thousands of people have bought them and not wanted to give them back -- me included!
http://stores.ebay.com/Largo-Australia
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With all due respect ebay feedback is useless to tell you anything about a horn. Most if it is from parents who know nothing (otherwise they would have bought a used YAS23 for their kid) who are just happy its arrived in one piece, is shiney and new, and makes some noise.
I wonder what they think two years later when they are buying a step up horn already and cant give the original horn away.
As a first post, Im happy that its worked for you, but you run the risk of sounding like a JollySun employee/ owner
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