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What a killer tenor that is!
I had it along with a Mark VI and a P.Mauriat some time ago, decided it was too similar to the VI sound and picked that one to be taken to my home in Italy where I spend quite some time each year. That home is not indeed blessed with good acoustics, so I kept on playing it without realizing how good it was.
I decided now to take it back with me in Canada and compared it for 2 days with my other modern tenors, a Selmer III and a Yani 901: :shock: I prefer it to both! Same great intonation and keywork (maybe the Yani it's a little better for me) but it's darker and smoother than the other 2. With the selmer III goldbrass neck gets an even more impressive, warm, sound.
I certainly improved as a player meanwhile and I did not realize before how good this tenor is. GAS was not worthless since only when you play and compare you can tell what it's the best axe for you but I think, if I have to keep just one modern tenor, this will be the one.
I now own a 10M and see how the tone of the B&S is a magnificent mix of Selmer and Conn (down low) sound. Warmer than most modern tenors, very free blowing, robust construction and no sticky pads.
I can't say I was as impressed by a CJS earthtone I had bought on closeout sale at wwbw one year ago: it felt stuffy and not as robust, plus had several sticky pads. They are said about the same model as the 2001 (and same as Medusa) but to me that unit felt very different.
I can't believe that now they hardly fetch 1400$ on the used market (I think some SOTW members had to settle even for considerably less).
This and my Martin Committee are definitely my favorite tenors in my collection.
p.s. I am not "pumping it up" in light of an imminent sale! Actually the serie III is the one going to be sold soon....
I had it along with a Mark VI and a P.Mauriat some time ago, decided it was too similar to the VI sound and picked that one to be taken to my home in Italy where I spend quite some time each year. That home is not indeed blessed with good acoustics, so I kept on playing it without realizing how good it was.
I decided now to take it back with me in Canada and compared it for 2 days with my other modern tenors, a Selmer III and a Yani 901: :shock: I prefer it to both! Same great intonation and keywork (maybe the Yani it's a little better for me) but it's darker and smoother than the other 2. With the selmer III goldbrass neck gets an even more impressive, warm, sound.
I certainly improved as a player meanwhile and I did not realize before how good this tenor is. GAS was not worthless since only when you play and compare you can tell what it's the best axe for you but I think, if I have to keep just one modern tenor, this will be the one.
I now own a 10M and see how the tone of the B&S is a magnificent mix of Selmer and Conn (down low) sound. Warmer than most modern tenors, very free blowing, robust construction and no sticky pads.
I can't say I was as impressed by a CJS earthtone I had bought on closeout sale at wwbw one year ago: it felt stuffy and not as robust, plus had several sticky pads. They are said about the same model as the 2001 (and same as Medusa) but to me that unit felt very different.
I can't believe that now they hardly fetch 1400$ on the used market (I think some SOTW members had to settle even for considerably less).
This and my Martin Committee are definitely my favorite tenors in my collection.
p.s. I am not "pumping it up" in light of an imminent sale! Actually the serie III is the one going to be sold soon....