the Mark VII tenor is a very controversial horn & has been since the day Selmer made it. you'll have some people who absolutely love their VII tenor, it works for them. then you have those who don't, they don't like it at all. it's a lot different from your SA80 tenor , especially the keywork. it's heavier, darker probably; the earlier production ones seem to be the better ones but there are exceptions to that too. you'll just have to try it & really spend some time trying it before you make up your mind to switch for good. it may be just what you want, it could be one of the really good ones......then again it may not be, there are some dog 7 tenors just like with any other model.
make up your own mind, decide for yourself. you're the one that has to play it. I'm surprised a silver SA80 is bright & edgy, normally silver horns are darker or some are anyway. maybe it's your set up. the VII should be darker though, just make sure it's a good one & that you like it and the keywork is ok for you.
make up your own mind, decide for yourself. you're the one that has to play it. I'm surprised a silver SA80 is bright & edgy, normally silver horns are darker or some are anyway. maybe it's your set up. the VII should be darker though, just make sure it's a good one & that you like it and the keywork is ok for you.
