[dwhitf]

I was wondering if this Tenor sax was a original or a relacquer. Maybe someone
could tell from these ebay pics. I won't have this horn in my possession till 11/26.
Thanks dwhitf

http://cgi.ebay.com/Martin-Low-Pitc...ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

 

[Birdman]

it looks original to me.

-Birdman

 

[Henry D]

Certainly a very carefully done relaq if one at all- meaning there's no particular reason to care unless you're paying some premium for OL. On the other hand if you could get us a sound clip of the horn being played I'm sure that many could immediately tell from the pronounced difference in tone........

 

[Martin Williams]

Im with Birdman.

The pictures arent high enough quality to really be able to determine right now.

Either way the horn looks sweet, so dont worry about it!

 

[claxton]

The etching looks pretty sharp in the photos indicating original. If not, ditto what the others said. Nice get!

 

[Seasax]

yeah, it's dark and crisp ---- original

 

[dwhitf]

Jury is in....

UPS delivered the Tenor today....We all believe it is original lacquer.
I will take it to my tech he will know for sure he has eagle eyes.

I opened the case it was like opening a time capsule half page sheet music.reeds .etc just like a player would leave it. A shiny Comm I 126.5xx (pads are dead)and a surprise a mouthpiece a Steve Broadus Perfected Model (S4 star). little small for me.
I was just going to clean it and put it on ebay. I thought why not just try it once to see what this vintage hooplas about. Picked up my Sherwood off the stand (Martin Standard Special stencil) and all I could say is WOW!!! little edgy ,smooth ,fat, beautiful sound. The horn loved the mouthpiece fit like a glove and very comfortable.

dwhitf