[BobD]

I'm going to order a Barone classic tenor but there are only vintage bare brass and silver....so which one should I get?

 

[Buck Laughlin]

If it were me, I'd get the silver. But since you seem to have no discernable preference between the two, get the bare brass. It has a lesser carbon footprint.

Of course, you could order one in the finish you want (like honey gold lacquer) and then wait for it.

 

[kingsax]

Depends if you like cleaning sax's i guess, with the silver a quick wipe with a cloth now and then is all thats needed with the bare brass you will have to comprehensibly clean it every time you blow it otherwise you will end up with unsightly spit marks everywere that cant be removed once lift to dry.

 

[BobD]

Kingsax,
I see you have a vintage bare brass horn. Will the finish get darker or develop a patina as it ages? I'm kind of leaning towards the vintage bare brass. Also, how do you like the horn over all?

 

[BobD]

Although the silver is pretty striking.

 

[kingsax]

Kingsax,
I see you have a vintage bare brass horn. Will the finish get darker or develop a patina as it ages? I'm kind of leaning towards the vintage bare brass. Also, how do you like the horn over all?

Well I've had mine a couple of years now and it's not really changed as it is already chemically aged, however if you go for the normal bare brass finish over time that will age.

There is also the confusion over the "vintage" model as opposed to the "classic" model, both available in bare or "vintage" bare brass.

Overall i am still very impressed by the sax, never needed any kind of tech work in the two years I've had it i never clear it and it gets played to death!!! only thing was bottom Bb is a bit of a stretch, but you soon adapt to it, so yes i can highly recommend one...dealing with Phil was a bit of a different matter though, took seven weeks to arrive despite being told it was in stock, but as you are in the states i would guess you should get yours quicker.....hopefully..

 

[swperry1]

Not my auction, but if I didn't already have a killer Barone Vintage (bare brass) I would jump on this in a second!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Phil-Barone...ltDomain_0&hash=item415f859091#ht_1232wt_1141

 

[Bubba06]

Not to distract from the Original Post, but why does it say "P. Mauriat Factory Tenor." Right under "Phil Barone "Classic" Tenor...

I'd go with Silver personally.

-Bubba-

 

[Buck Laughlin]

why does it say "P. Mauriat Factory Tenor." Right under "Phil Barone "Classic" Tenor...

To borrow from the words of Winston Churchill, the entire Asian-made rebranded saxophone industry is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. I sometimes wonder if the rebranders and distributors themselves even know.

 

[BobD]

swperry1,

Thanks for the heads up! I just snatched up that horn! Honey gold lacquer was what I really wanted. Saved some money too. I'll have enough for a mouthpiece now.

 

[saxguy007]

That's a killer deal BobD. Glad you got the finish you wanted, too. Congrats!

 

[swperry1]

BobD, At that price you can get just about any mouthpiece you want, and some tweaks at the tech shop (if needed). The honey gold looks nice.

kingsax, Sorry you had to wait so long...It was likely the international shipping/ customs. I ordered mine (also in stock) when I lived in Texas, and I was playing it in 4 days!

 

[Sigmund451]

I can help you spend that extra dough

Congrats on the new horn!

 

[ericpd]

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Jr.

 

[marton]

I have the classic tenor in bare brass, had it now for around two years, and the patina is beginning to look really nice. It's not a huge amount of work to just give it a quick wipe - and I only do this around the lip of the bell area mostly.

I'm more than happy with the horn and if you like the bare brass look then it won't disappoint.

 

[patmiller]

swperry1,

Thanks for the heads up! I just snatched up that horn! Honey gold lacquer was what I really wanted. Saved some money too. I'll have enough for a mouthpiece now.

Terrific deal on a great horn and a fantastic finish. I ordered mine over a year ago new from Phil and it came from New York to Australia in 7 days.

I predict you'll be very happy.

 

[Dr G]

Not to distract from the Original Post, but why does it say "P. Mauriat Factory Tenor." Right under "Phil Barone "Classic" Tenor...

The seller does that to get extra hits from people searching for P. Mauriat horns.

 

[Bubba06]

The seller does that to get extra hits from people searching for P. Mauriat horns.

Well, that makes more sense. Thanks G.

Hope you enjoy your Barone!

-Bubba-

 

[ericpd]

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Jr.

 

[BobD]

I'm still waiting on my classic tenor. Should be here on Thursday. Can't wait to be back on sax after a year on the devils horn........the dreaded trumpet.