globetrotterdk
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I am a returning saxophone player (see my profile) with braod musical tastes. I recently purchased a Yamaha YAS 280 alto sax, my first sax in over twenty years. Almost like riding a bicycle - fantastic
) Unfortunately, some of my old frustrations are starting to resurface - even increased from last time I played an alto sax. My personal opinion is that the sheet music market for alto saxofones (maybe tenor as well) is a nightmare. A relatively small selection of tunes in specific musical genre... Stan Getz' Bossa Novas can't even be had for alto sax, not to mention a very small and pre-selected selection of Santana latin-rock as well as other Latin songs (where is Vaya Con Dios, Gypsy Kings, etc?) Anyway, this isn't a rant.
I am considering purchasing a C melody saxophone to overcome some of the limitations of the sheet music market, not to mention my lack of understanding of how to transpose (x 100 songs in "C" that I already own). The question is, should I buy vintage or modern? Thomann has a C Melody sax that looks a lot like the Sakkusu C Melody reviewed on this forum (I am aware it could be a totally different sax despite looks), called the CMA-600 L. I also see that there is a Conn New Wonder from 1923 for sale on the local equivalent of Ebay for a reasonable price. The question is which should I go for? I assume that Thomann has pretty good quality control over its chinese produced horn. On the otherhand, the Conn probably has a vintage fingering pattern which would make it less atractive, despite the cheaper price.
Advice, please
I am considering purchasing a C melody saxophone to overcome some of the limitations of the sheet music market, not to mention my lack of understanding of how to transpose (x 100 songs in "C" that I already own). The question is, should I buy vintage or modern? Thomann has a C Melody sax that looks a lot like the Sakkusu C Melody reviewed on this forum (I am aware it could be a totally different sax despite looks), called the CMA-600 L. I also see that there is a Conn New Wonder from 1923 for sale on the local equivalent of Ebay for a reasonable price. The question is which should I go for? I assume that Thomann has pretty good quality control over its chinese produced horn. On the otherhand, the Conn probably has a vintage fingering pattern which would make it less atractive, despite the cheaper price.
Advice, please