jonf
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I've just bought an Armstrong tenor, a made in the USA one. I'd put in a rather low bid on eBay, didn't get it, but then got a second (or, rather third) chance offer for my original bid. Turned out that the original Muscovite buyer couldn't complete. Picked it up on Friday. Looking at the serial number it's a 1992 sax, it was sold as needing a service and it certainly does, but it does blow, after a fashion. Currently has a rubber band helping out the rather feeble G# closing spring, but other than that it is more or less OK, and the pads are all good. Very few dents/dings. Feels a bit crude, but has a pretty robust tone. Blasts out quite well with my Durga on it. It's a bit like a 1980s Eastern European horn, questionable construction and ergonomics, but a pretty forceful sound when you give it the beans.
Anyone else ever had one/played one?
Anyone else ever had one/played one?