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I`ve got my bright aggressive lively Yamaha Pruple 62 and it`s always been in my plan to replace the superb Sakkusu Tick with an SA80 but as is typical, two other alternatives have hoved into view - I know of an Ex-Dem SX90R at a superb price and with the current scrappage scheme, the TJ RAW is actually attainable (all you need is a papetweight with a serial number - no problemo) ....... I play all sorts from classical to blues, Christmas carols to heavy metal on Alto (hence two horns) ..... but NO JAZZ of any kind, the Jazz I do (Trad) is on Tenor.. a combo of what I`ve saved through selling and a bit of borrowing I could do this.
So strictly between these three - SX90R , SA80 (I or II) or RAW in Alto has anyone compared the three (please keep it between these three) , I`m not able to but any reports would be welcome .
from reviews ..
SX90R Uppers - large deep sound - Downers, the tonehole thing , sticky pads, possibly agricultural keywork, hard to sell if I end up only playing the Yam...
SA80 Uppers - Familiar SA80 sound, familiar fast keywork, it`s a Selmer, easy to move on if gathering dust and not lose on - Downers, finding a half decent one at the right price when you want one, may need pads and other work, sample variation
TJ Sig RAW Uppers - Rich, powerful sound, excellent backup from Dave Farley - Downers,. maybe too close to the Yam in sound , possible longevity issues (Mauriat keywork reports) , Keywork quality unknown (to me anyway) , likely to lose the most on if it gathers dust
So Folks, anyone compared the three or at least two of them ? . thanks
So strictly between these three - SX90R , SA80 (I or II) or RAW in Alto has anyone compared the three (please keep it between these three) , I`m not able to but any reports would be welcome .
from reviews ..
SX90R Uppers - large deep sound - Downers, the tonehole thing , sticky pads, possibly agricultural keywork, hard to sell if I end up only playing the Yam...
SA80 Uppers - Familiar SA80 sound, familiar fast keywork, it`s a Selmer, easy to move on if gathering dust and not lose on - Downers, finding a half decent one at the right price when you want one, may need pads and other work, sample variation
TJ Sig RAW Uppers - Rich, powerful sound, excellent backup from Dave Farley - Downers,. maybe too close to the Yam in sound , possible longevity issues (Mauriat keywork reports) , Keywork quality unknown (to me anyway) , likely to lose the most on if it gathers dust
So Folks, anyone compared the three or at least two of them ? . thanks