I might ask the mods to delete it, if things go out of control or if Mr. Thomas finds it, for any reason, inappropriate.
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These are personal opinions, Mr Sequoia is too busy making saxophones to waste time on the internet.
I had a consultation with the owner, the marketing manager, the production manager, the chief of executive and the personal training manager of the well known saxophone brand "Sequoia"; for brevity all of them will be referred to as "Mr Roberto".
I decided to start selling his saxophones in the UK.
Offline.
An online shop would put me in direct competitions with some major companies. I could not win.
Here is the idea: I have some horns in stock. The customer books an appointment to try them, and if there is love, he/she buys it.
Both Mr. Roberto and me are not the kind of people that can believe in marketing hype, so curiosity (and price) are the main reasons to give them a try. Then word of mouth, hopefully, will start.
Why are they competitive?
They are in the infamous mid price range (about £1500, at the moment) but they are a horn that makes a difference on stage.
Proper professional level.
I don't miss my 5digits MkVI (it's in the cupboard) and I could not find a straight soprano as good as this.
I was quite skeptical when a member of this forum recommended them to me, but when I tried the first tenor, it simply blew me away. Absolute love. Then I started thinking of it and finally visited the workshop again, where I selected the "object of endorsement"
It is one of tose instruments that give you an immediate impression. And i may add that it is not a "one trick pony"
Mr Buttus has his own factory (nor a stencil, then) and outsources some bits, but mostly:
1- He does part of the process himself (with his German counterpart) going often to Taiwan. This is also not to disclose some know how that he claims could make a difference for other brands
2- He personally inspects every single horn before shipping.
3- Horns get shipped from Italy: easy delivery in all Europe (recently we could not overcome the hurdles for sending an instrument on approval in the States).
I will start stocking two sopranos, in two different finishes. My own instruments will be available to trying, then I can have a tenor or an alto delivered in a very short time, If the customer likes them.
There is a Pillinger soprano model that is a perfect match. I will keep some in stock too.
Let questions and suggestions start!
[ADMIN EDIT: Marketing post approved]
These are personal opinions, Mr Sequoia is too busy making saxophones to waste time on the internet.
I had a consultation with the owner, the marketing manager, the production manager, the chief of executive and the personal training manager of the well known saxophone brand "Sequoia"; for brevity all of them will be referred to as "Mr Roberto".
I decided to start selling his saxophones in the UK.
Offline.
An online shop would put me in direct competitions with some major companies. I could not win.
Here is the idea: I have some horns in stock. The customer books an appointment to try them, and if there is love, he/she buys it.
Both Mr. Roberto and me are not the kind of people that can believe in marketing hype, so curiosity (and price) are the main reasons to give them a try. Then word of mouth, hopefully, will start.
Why are they competitive?
They are in the infamous mid price range (about £1500, at the moment) but they are a horn that makes a difference on stage.
Proper professional level.
I don't miss my 5digits MkVI (it's in the cupboard) and I could not find a straight soprano as good as this.
I was quite skeptical when a member of this forum recommended them to me, but when I tried the first tenor, it simply blew me away. Absolute love. Then I started thinking of it and finally visited the workshop again, where I selected the "object of endorsement"
It is one of tose instruments that give you an immediate impression. And i may add that it is not a "one trick pony"
Mr Buttus has his own factory (nor a stencil, then) and outsources some bits, but mostly:
1- He does part of the process himself (with his German counterpart) going often to Taiwan. This is also not to disclose some know how that he claims could make a difference for other brands
2- He personally inspects every single horn before shipping.
3- Horns get shipped from Italy: easy delivery in all Europe (recently we could not overcome the hurdles for sending an instrument on approval in the States).
I will start stocking two sopranos, in two different finishes. My own instruments will be available to trying, then I can have a tenor or an alto delivered in a very short time, If the customer likes them.
There is a Pillinger soprano model that is a perfect match. I will keep some in stock too.
Let questions and suggestions start!
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