[spiderjames]

It's been a good month of hunting on Ebay Here's my latest Aquisition:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150109026020&rd=1&rd=1

From the pictures I was expecting less that perfect finish But after it arrived today I see that it is in really excellent shape. Two dings and some evidence of dent work below the thumbhook. Other than that it is great. No neck pulldown or signs of abuse. Just needs a repad.

 

[hornimprovement]

Bundy Special

Congratulations on the aquisition of the Econowerth! These are beefy sounding horns that are generally quite affordable. Enjoy!

 

[spiderjames]

Did the repad over the weekend and played if for a bit tonight. Good solid horn. Even intonation. Much better intonation than the Newking tenor I had a couple years ago. Nice tone. I would describe it as pretty. Sweeter than my Kohlert. Not as raucous sounding. More refined. I was expecting the opposite considering the enormous bell on this thing. Biggest maw I think I've ever seen on a tenor.

 

[barchdan]

So - is it like the New King/Royalist? No F#?

 

[hornimprovement]

Bundy Special

So - is it like the New King/Royalist? No F#?

Yes they are similar. They have a single action side A# and a rather substantial bell brace system.

 

[spiderjames]

New King with a bigger bell and brace.

http://www.saxpics.com/cpg143/displayimage.php?album=2080&pos=0

 

[Bob M]

Congratulations! Bundy Specials are really nice horns, particularly for the money. Mine compares very well to both my SX-90R and Couf Superba 1 for sound and intonation. You won't regret your purchase.

hornimprovement - I love the name "Econowerth"