jonf
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Another cheapo vintage alto. This one's a Martin Busine. Nothing to do with the US Martin company, generally thought of to be Ida Maria Grassi made. Looks very much like an early 1970s Grassi Professional (a bit of marketing hype about the professional status, I think). Has had a few knocks and has lots of use scratches. However, all the pads have been replaced, and it plays right through the range. I don't know who did the refurb work, so I'd recommend a once over from your favourite tech. Responds well to a modern mouthpiece - I played it with a metal Yanagisawa. Doesn't have a mouthpiece or sling, but I can supply basic items for nothing if needed, or a good sling and a Bari mouthpiece (new) for an extra £20. It comes in a vintage Selmer case, of the sort MkVi/MkViis were supplied in. It looks a bit tired but still provides good protection.
This one is a bargain £150. OK, it's not as smart as David's tenor one, but it's less than half the price. Postage will be £16 in the UK, more for Europe, and uneconomic beyond Europe. Alternatively, the usual deal of collection from central Lond for nowt, or delivery in South London for the same.
This one is a bargain £150. OK, it's not as smart as David's tenor one, but it's less than half the price. Postage will be £16 in the UK, more for Europe, and uneconomic beyond Europe. Alternatively, the usual deal of collection from central Lond for nowt, or delivery in South London for the same.
