A Few Questions for You!

[Screamin Wind]

Hi Guys,

1... I have a Martin "The Martin" tenor (1955) that deserves a complete A1 overhaul & repad. I live near Birmingham so a technician on my doorstep would be a great advantage.

So, who do you recommend to do this work for me?
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2... I also have a Buescher Aristocrat Series 1 tenor (1939) It has Snap-in Pads, Norton Springs etc & is in pristine condition, 99% lacquer, no dents or dings. About 2 years ago it was completely overhauled & repadded by Roger Price.
I'm thinking of selling this horn as I'm still not comfortable using the LH cluster keys.

Where is the best place to sell it & what ballpark price can I expect this instrument to sell at?
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3... Or do I sell both saxes & buy something more modern, if yes, what make & model tenor would you recommend?
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I look forward to your replies.

Regards,
Mike

 

[Taz]

I can only help you with question 1 I'm afraid. Alex Preston He's in Coventry, so not a million miles away. I can't say how good he is as he's only replaced a spring for me. I have to say though it was a little tricky as the old stub didn't want to come out. However, he didn't charge me much. He's a member on this site although I've not seen him on here recently.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Keep the The Martin, sell the Buescher.

Just my opinion though.

 

[Rogerb]

My teacher has his MkVI serviced by a repairer somewhere in The Midlands and swears by their work...and prices.
(Something like 'Midlands Wind' ...but I can't recall exactly)
He's away, but I can ask him when I am next in contact if you wish.

 

[Lupifaro]

My teacher has his MkVI serviced by a repairer somewhere in The Midlands and swears by their work...and prices.
(Something like 'Midlands Wind' ...but I can't recall exactly)
He's away, but I can ask him when I am next in contact if you wish.

It may be what was MIR midland instrument repair,I think they are still trading under a different name ?? Charlie Connolly as the main man.i am sure someone will get the full details to you very soon:welldone
Good luck Birdman

 

[Rogerb]

Ah, yes, I just found this thread on SOTW
http://forum.saxontheweb.net/archive/index.php/t-105912.html
They went out of business at the start of the year but the number quoted for repairs was :
01922 418304 ...just off J11 of the M6, iirc
Of course that may not be up-to-date.

 

[Screamin Wind]

My teacher has his MkVI serviced by a repairer somewhere in The Midlands and swears by their work...and prices.
(Something like 'Midlands Wind' ...but I can't recall exactly)
He's away, but I can ask him when I am next in contact if you wish.

Yes please if you would Roger...:welldone

 

[Phil Edwards]

Keep the The Martin, sell the Buescher.

Just my opinion though.

Ditto, put your money into the Martin (but you know my thoughts on Martin saxes...)

regards, Phil

 

[thomsax]

I would also renovate The Martin. I think Martins are very good. I don't say they are best, they just fit my personality and I feel good playing on them. If you are going to repad make sure that the new pads are thin, 4 mm or thinner, and that the keyheigts are sat low. If you can play the sax (with your ordinary mouthpiece) during regulating of the keys, I think your Martin will be even better. A modern type of pad like Martin Chanu with plastic or metal resonators makes Martins a little more contemporary.

Thomas

 

[AlanU]

I like Martins too.
I re-built my Handcraft stencil alto with Roo-pads.
They feel so positive, and they are not much more expensive really.
I know they will outlast me.

 

[Lupifaro]

It may be what was MIR midland instrument repair,I think they are still trading under a different name ?? Charlie Connolly as the main man.i am sure someone will get the full details to you very soon:welldone
Good luck Birdman

Just found a link to Charlie Connolly:welldone he also trades on eBay as connollymir he is still in the west midlands
birdman

www.studiosaxophones.co.uk

 

[griff136]

Just found a link to Charlie Connolly:welldone he also trades on eBay as connollymir he is still in the west midlands
birdman

www.studiosaxophones.co.uk

would you care to share it?

probably an oversight due to the festive period

 

[Lupifaro]

Just found a link to Charlie Connolly:welldone he also trades on eBay as connollymir he is still in the west midlands
birdman

www.studiosaxophones.co.uk

Hi griffI should have said " I have found a way to contact Charlie Connolly" through eBay userID connollymir:welldone
Too much sherry in the trifle))
cheers

birdman

 

[Rogerb]

Try http://www.connolly-mir.co.uk/about-us.htm ....looks like the place.