Research says:
241 v. Vito Beaunier
241/Holton
I think they are very 10m like in sound
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?242143-Holton-241-Tenorsax-Enthousiast-Which-year
Yeah.. the 241 is a little more hollow-sounding than a 10M
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I played a Holton tenor before and it was really nice, sort of similar to a Conn.
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?31531-Holton-241-Tenor-Serial-No-195***
I bought a 241 in great condition from SOTW marketplace for $400. When I played for the first time I was amazed by it tone and it ergos. Sound is mellow but also powerful, darker than my Big B.
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?214974-Holton-Tenors
Tone: Classic American-style tone: BIG and VERY flexible. Did I say BIG? For perspective, we're talking Conn 10M BIG, though with a bit of that sultry darkness of The Martin Tenors mixed in (Yup, that's right!). (My guess is that Holton copied the Conn 10M body tube, and that the thick, heavy brass gives the tone some of that Martin color). I've used this horn for everything from sultry ballads (dark and warm) to mainstream bebop (vintage sound, especially with an Otto Link) to funk and pop (good with a higher-baffle mouthpiece). You name it, it will do it ... and will surpass your expectations. Head to head with a Selmer SBA, they were indistinguishable in tone quality ... seriously. The friend whose SBA I compared it to was present when I test-played the Holton. He said flat out: "If you don't buy it, I will."
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?71134-Holton-Playing-Tendencies
I had a Holton "241" tenor in college that I bought for $400 from my tech (this was a while ago). It played pretty well - but really roared after I had it overhauled a few years later. The sound was always very good - the keywork was OK - but not incredable. The engraving was a starburst like your alto. Good player overall.
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?48586-quot-Modern-quot-Vintage-Holtons
It has a classic American vintage sound (which I prefer to the more focused, "refined" sound of French saxes): robust, boistrous, and hearty. I've never found it wanting, and I've been playing (and gigging) for years.
um.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?48586-quot-Modern-quot-Vintage-Holtons
The Bueschers I have played have a great top end, The Conns have a great bottom. This is due to bore size and design. My 1939 Holton 244 seems to be a good comprimise between the two, much like the modern Keilworth.
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?48586-quot-Modern-quot-Vintage-Holtons/page4
I always liked Holtons and with various mouthpieces, they can sound very classic or very edgy.
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?222476-Holton-owners-club/page2
Vito Beaugnier Tenor
I liken those old Beaugnier built saxes to Balanced and Super Balanced Action Selmers, but with better intonation, and easier overtone series, and at a fraction of the price!
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showt...enor-what-a-horn!-Looking-for-a-new-thumbrest
The Vito Beaugnier-stencil tenor, being made in France, has the French sound. A Beaugnier tenor should not be any different. My Vito Beaugnier, for example, has a wonderful tone full of resonance and color and I'm often asked what kind of sax it is and what setup am I using to make that happen.
I bought my Vito Beaugnier tenor from honkytone a couple of years ago for under $800 and it plays, IMHO, as good as French-made horns (read Selmer) the least expensive of which cost several hundred dollars more.
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?87582-BEAUGNIER-Tenor
Saturday, I play the Vito with the first neck in my big band. The horn KILLS in a louder setting. Very Selmer-ish, but with a much better lower end. Played the whole rehearsal with the Vandoren V16 T8.
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?220495-Vito-Special-Duke-tenor-sound
BigDaddyJ, I have found a Beaugnier Duke. I was very lucky as those horns are very difficult to find in Europe. I do confirm: it is definitely a great sax. As a figure of speech, I would say that it is like a sport car. Fast, light and powerful. Very center tone, a bit lyrical, with a strong projection. The sound goes straight forward. Tuning is great and the keywork light and accurate. I don’t really find any weakness.
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It's a Beaugnier made tenor, and these are among the best horns they made. Not just 'decent' but very good and certainly worth overhauling.
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?236506-What-can-you-tell-me-about-my-Vito-tenor
I current play a Beaugnier made Vito Duke Special, similar to yours, which I purchased in pristine condition with a full repad and service (for quite a bit more than $499, by the way). I researched and studied before making the purchase, and I am a vintage horn afficianado of sorts. I went into it specifically looking for this particular horn, that's how strongly I felt about the value, reviews and potential.
I've been playing on it for about a year now, and it is simply an amazing horn.
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?236506-What-can-you-tell-me-about-my-Vito-tenor/page2
french vito are very respected horns and great value for the money.
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?122052-French-Vito
I would guess it's a Beaugnier Vito. If so, mine is one of the best tenors I've played, and there have been many. I frequently get compliments for the tone.
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