If the horn you are looking at is a copy of a Yanagisawa there is a very good chance that this is a Chinese rather than a Taiwanese horn, often times the price is the giveaway.
It has been a long time that both Taiwanese and even Chinese instruments are been bought and sold in many countries. A lot of Taiwanese brands belong now to the pro and intermediate market segment.
The quality of some Chinese made horns , in some cases, has been known to be causing concerns and problems to some buyers. Generally speaking though, if the importer has a good reputation one can rely on the guarantee and return policy which is not always the case for on line sales.
The lower price is not always reflective of a necessarily low quality.
It has been a long time that both Taiwanese and even Chinese instruments are been bought and sold in many countries. A lot of Taiwanese brands belong now to the pro and intermediate market segment.
The quality of some Chinese made horns , in some cases, has been known to be causing concerns and problems to some buyers. Generally speaking though, if the importer has a good reputation one can rely on the guarantee and return policy which is not always the case for on line sales.
The lower price is not always reflective of a necessarily low quality.
