I currently have Selmer Larry Teal (LT) scroll shanks for alto and tenor, and really like them. Can anyone speak to how the modern S80 blank LTs compare to the vintage one?
Since I've started using vintage pieces I've started looking at how difficult it would be to replace my pieces if something happens to them. For example, I still don't know what I'll do if something happens to my Brilhart Personaline -- they don't come up often, and when they do the seller usually wants more than I'm willing to pay. On the other hand, my Ebolins are still quite common and (IMHO) underpriced.
Scroll shank LT altos come up from time to time, and they're usually reasonably priced, but still not common enough for my liking. Tenors are even less common, but still affordable. However, the modern LTs are much more common for both horns. Are they comparable to the older models?
Since I've started using vintage pieces I've started looking at how difficult it would be to replace my pieces if something happens to them. For example, I still don't know what I'll do if something happens to my Brilhart Personaline -- they don't come up often, and when they do the seller usually wants more than I'm willing to pay. On the other hand, my Ebolins are still quite common and (IMHO) underpriced.
Scroll shank LT altos come up from time to time, and they're usually reasonably priced, but still not common enough for my liking. Tenors are even less common, but still affordable. However, the modern LTs are much more common for both horns. Are they comparable to the older models?