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Offers invited for this Martin Handcraft (Lewin Stencil) alto. Lovely horn, serviced by Griff of this forum. Silver plated, comes in the original Lewin case which is in good condition for its age. The end plug serial number matches the horn. No dents or dings, the silver finish is in very good condition.
You will probably have read Stephen Howard's review but here is the link anyway -
http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk/Reviews/Saxes/Alto/Martin_Handcraft_alto.htm
Also a link to the Martin Story site - http://www.themartinstory.net/version7/models-handcraft.php
Lewin Brothers of London imported saxes from a variety of manufacturers but Martin was their main supplier, and the majority of those were Handcrafts (going by my research on t'interweb...). The engraving is the usual Martin wording - "A name that will win you fame" etc.
Tonewise the horn is lovely - the high register in particular has a rounded singing quality which I haven't come across in another horn. I have played it with an Otto Link ebonite and a Yanigasawa mouthpiece - both were fine, the Yani having a more open sound. Low Pitch A. I am selling without a mouthpiece.
This is a Handcraft in excellent condition.
Difficult to know what to ask pricewise - most of the Handcrafts seen on ebay need a bit of work or are at least of unknown quality - this has been checked over by Griff and is in excellent condition so I would hope for more than the usual.
Any questions please ask. If you live near Exeter come and have a play. The photos hould appear below - if not i will seek help!
You will probably have read Stephen Howard's review but here is the link anyway -
http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk/Reviews/Saxes/Alto/Martin_Handcraft_alto.htm
Also a link to the Martin Story site - http://www.themartinstory.net/version7/models-handcraft.php
Lewin Brothers of London imported saxes from a variety of manufacturers but Martin was their main supplier, and the majority of those were Handcrafts (going by my research on t'interweb...). The engraving is the usual Martin wording - "A name that will win you fame" etc.
Tonewise the horn is lovely - the high register in particular has a rounded singing quality which I haven't come across in another horn. I have played it with an Otto Link ebonite and a Yanigasawa mouthpiece - both were fine, the Yani having a more open sound. Low Pitch A. I am selling without a mouthpiece.
This is a Handcraft in excellent condition.
Difficult to know what to ask pricewise - most of the Handcrafts seen on ebay need a bit of work or are at least of unknown quality - this has been checked over by Griff and is in excellent condition so I would hope for more than the usual.
Any questions please ask. If you live near Exeter come and have a play. The photos hould appear below - if not i will seek help!
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