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:? Hey, I could use a little info/advice. I'm a newbie to SOTW, female, and over 46. My working knowledge of woodwinds is excellent, so you needn't dummy down your replies. I play and teach all woodwinds and a few brass, as well as collect and refurbish antique clarinets.
I picked up a Pan American tenor on ebay for $199. It's got a Martin tube(beveled tone holes),Martin style keywork/wire keyguards, nickle neck(may or may not be original but serial #'s match) in a case that dates to the mid - late 60's. It wasn't playable, so it's in the shop for a complete repad and adjustments. When all is said and done I should have just under $525 into it. (price of horn + repad) If the tech does his job correctly, should this sax be worth the investment? Or should I take another techs advice and unload on a 5th grader and buy a 'real' sax?
I picked up a Pan American tenor on ebay for $199. It's got a Martin tube(beveled tone holes),Martin style keywork/wire keyguards, nickle neck(may or may not be original but serial #'s match) in a case that dates to the mid - late 60's. It wasn't playable, so it's in the shop for a complete repad and adjustments. When all is said and done I should have just under $525 into it. (price of horn + repad) If the tech does his job correctly, should this sax be worth the investment? Or should I take another techs advice and unload on a 5th grader and buy a 'real' sax?