So I have this Kohlert tenor I posted about a while ago. http://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?154335-So-what-model-Kohlert-is-this-exactly
I have never seen a Kohlert '57. 58 or 59 so I can only assume that mine is pretty similar still.
Some of the pads are starting to tear along the sides and the horn has several leaks, however it still plays pretty well.
It has some dents and dings, nothing major, but th eusual abuse. It had some solder work done whcih seems to be done really well. The gold lacquer is scratched and around the solder work is turning red.
The LH lower pantguard is gone and so are the posts, the brass has actually slightly lifted where the posts where so that tells me the guard was ripped straight off.
Although I have always loved vintage horns, I sometimes yearn for a modern, trouble free sax, problem is they are pricey. There are no stores in my area that sell saxophones so I can't even go out and try any. I have always played older horns which always have some sort of issue going on and I want something I know plays as it should so I can focus on my tone and not worry about the instrument.
What would you guys do in my position? Save the horn? Clean it up, give it new pads, corks and felt or go for a new horn.
How do you Kohlert owners rate the horn as opposed to a more modern horn?
I have never seen a Kohlert '57. 58 or 59 so I can only assume that mine is pretty similar still.
Some of the pads are starting to tear along the sides and the horn has several leaks, however it still plays pretty well.
It has some dents and dings, nothing major, but th eusual abuse. It had some solder work done whcih seems to be done really well. The gold lacquer is scratched and around the solder work is turning red.
The LH lower pantguard is gone and so are the posts, the brass has actually slightly lifted where the posts where so that tells me the guard was ripped straight off.
Although I have always loved vintage horns, I sometimes yearn for a modern, trouble free sax, problem is they are pricey. There are no stores in my area that sell saxophones so I can't even go out and try any. I have always played older horns which always have some sort of issue going on and I want something I know plays as it should so I can focus on my tone and not worry about the instrument.
What would you guys do in my position? Save the horn? Clean it up, give it new pads, corks and felt or go for a new horn.
How do you Kohlert owners rate the horn as opposed to a more modern horn?