[mark_m]

Having a hard time finding out anything about Martin baris prior to the Comm III. Were there any Comm II bari's? Comm I's? If so what were they like? I don't think I've ever seen one for sale, curious...

 

[milandro]

Have you searched the " Martin Story" The Martin Story - Cookie consent even if the may not list the models that you are reseaching , your best bet is to get in touch with the site owner , one of the most knowledgeable people on Martins anyway

 

[theneighbordubh]

I bought and sold a typewriter in site need of an overhaul once, recently saw a searchlight or similar on Reverb I think.

 

[Tryptykon]

There were Martin Handcraft split bell baris, and Martin Comm I and II baris, yes .

There were a couple of Comm I baris FS in recent months on eBay that I was tempted by
since I play Comm I alto and tenors, but I had other stuff going on at the moment so I
had to pass. They don't come up for sale too often, it seems..

 

[mark_m]

Have you searched the " Martin Story" The Martin Story - Cookie consent even if the may not list the models that you are reseaching , your best bet is to get in touch with the site owner , one of the most knowledgeable people on Martins anyway

I did find that site (which didn't really have much or anything about the baris) but didn't consider contacting the site owner - thanks

 

[mark_m]

I bought and sold a typewriter in site need of an overhaul once, recently saw a searchlight or similar on Reverb I think.

I'm really curious about how some of these older Martin baris compare to a Comm III. I guess I have a little seller's remorse after letting go of my long-term Comm III bari Just bought a Comm II alto which seems like it's going to be great.

 

[mark_m]

There were Martin Handcraft split bell baris, and Martin Comm I and II baris, yes .

There were a couple of Comm I baris FS in recent months on eBay that I was tempted by
since I play Comm I alto and tenors, but I had other stuff going on at the moment so I
had to pass. They don't come up for sale too often, it seems..

I'm curious about ergos on the Comm II bari and whether these horns have front F and a right-side alt F#. It just occurred to me I don't think I've seen one for sale but I was never looking for one as far as that goes...

 

[bruce bailey]

Here you go....you may need to accept the "cookie consent" which is a euro thing.

The Martin Story - All there is to know about Martin saxophones

The Martin Story, all there is to know about saxophones made by the Martin Band Instrument Company

www.themartinstory.net

 

[milandro]

cheers Bruce (*the link was already in my post but not as clear as in your post)

 

[Hornlip]

Other than Comm. III horns I’ve seen Comm. I and split-bell Martin baris. I‘ve also seen what looked like it must have been a “Troubadour” set-up horn, judging from the side-keys.

 

[swperry1]

Checking out a Martin Handcraft Standard from 1936 near me. It has a good set up from a solid tech, a few dings, and a little lacquer wear in the spots you'd expect from a horn that someone's played. There's also an older repair on the neck where there's a sheet of brass added. Nothing stands out from the pictures but they're pretty generic and not close in enough to pick anything. What do you think is a good value range for this?

 

[mark_m]

Checking out a Martin Handcraft Standard from 1936 near me. It has a good set up from a solid tech, a few dings, and a little lacquer wear in the spots you'd expect from a horn that someone's played. There's also an older repair on the neck where there's a sheet of brass added. Nothing stands out from the pictures but they're pretty generic and not close in enough to pick anything. What do you think is a good value range for this?

Let us know if you get to see and/or play it!

 

[ROARII]

I'm curious about ergos on the Comm II bari and whether these horns have front F and a right-side alt F#. It just occurred to me I don't think I've seen one for sale but I was never looking for one as far as that goes...

i have a Handcraft Imperial which is a transitional model right before the Handcrsft Committee 1. The imperials vary in keywork. Mine is essentially the same key work as a HC Committee I. Only difference between mine and the later is a Eb trill.

Yes to side f#. No to the front f. Also the g# is not linked to the other left hand pinky keys. HC committee does not have a front at in Bari either. No adjustable thumb rest on the Imperial. Or Early HC Committee I.

I have large hands so ethos not too bad for me.

on the left pinky table hitting the B key can be a challenge in that it is a half inch square wedged In between the other three keys. (I have a handcraft committee alto and tenor and it does not seem to be a challenge on these horns. I think that part of the issue is that the left pink table requires a greater reach to hit on the Bari).

I am thinking of having the key work modified to link the G# to the C# and B. This will help.

Also contemplating a front f modification. Hitting the palm keys for an E or F when standing is a delicate balancing act.

 

[Jerry K.]

i have a Handcraft Imperial which is a transitional model right before the Handcrsft Committee 1. The imperials vary in keywork. Mine is essentially the same key work as a HC Committee I. Only difference between mine and the later is a Eb trill.

Yes to side f#. No to the front f. Also the g# is not linked to the other left hand pinky keys. HC committee does not have a front at in Bari either. No adjustable thumb rest on the Imperial. Or Early HC Committee I.

I have large hands so ethos not too bad for me.

on the left pinky table hitting the B key can be a challenge in that it is a half inch square wedged In between the other three keys. (I have a handcraft committee alto and tenor and it does not seem to be a challenge on these horns. I think that part of the issue is that the left pink table requires a greater reach to hit on the Bari).

I am thinking of having the key work modified to link the G# to the C# and B. This will help.

Also contemplating a front f modification. Hitting the palm keys for an E or F when standing is a delicate balancing act.

I think an SML alto I owned had a simple latch screwed to the bottom of G# that you could use to do what you want. Nice thing it was under the key so no Frankenstein effect!