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This beautiful The Martin Tenor came to me with original lacquer and original pads, in nearly mint condition aside from the fragile original Martin lacquer that was peeling off on its own. It now has a fresh full $1800 overhaul done by Aaron Barnard, who is one of the most reputable saxophone repairmen in the USA. Aaron stripped the original lacquer and gave the brass a beautiful, even matte patina that will maintain approximately this color over time. The horn is a great deal at this price. You’re getting the horn itself for a super-low price once you figure in the overhaul cost, which is what a great vintage horn needs done to play its best anyway.
This The Martin Tenor plays with a big, bold American-saxophone-type voice. Compared to a Conn, it is more focused and has a compact sort of power that is basically dark, but which brightens up with a higher baffle mouthpiece. The best thing about this horn is that the palm keys are really fat and full – it does not thin out like a Selmer. The low register is similarly full and lush. Great horn for jazz ( think Tex Beneke with a Brilhart), or for Rock ‘n Roll or commercial tenor (think SNL screaming tenor sound with a high baffle piece).
Only one available!
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