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Reading the @Jazz Is All threads sidetracked me again onto French horns.
I happened upon the @Stephen Howard review of the Old Parisian, which he didn't like much: Olds ( Pierret ) Parisian tenor saxophone review
But... I think the one he reviewed is actually a Parisian Ambassador, a model I've owned in Alto guise and concur it wasn't very good at all! The Parisian, as here OLDS PARISIAN TENOR SAX – Made in France | Doctor Sax Woodwinds has a cross hatched G# and subtly different l/h pinky cluster and from what I read is the earlier, superior, instrument. White rollers also seem to denote the Ambassador model.
Am I right or wrong? Why do I ask? It seems the Parisian might be a model to track down at a suitable price, but not another Ambassador.
AND... it's my birthday in less than two weeks (9 days).
Who's had either and liked/disliked them... and why?
Thanks for any input.

I happened upon the @Stephen Howard review of the Old Parisian, which he didn't like much: Olds ( Pierret ) Parisian tenor saxophone review
But... I think the one he reviewed is actually a Parisian Ambassador, a model I've owned in Alto guise and concur it wasn't very good at all! The Parisian, as here OLDS PARISIAN TENOR SAX – Made in France | Doctor Sax Woodwinds has a cross hatched G# and subtly different l/h pinky cluster and from what I read is the earlier, superior, instrument. White rollers also seem to denote the Ambassador model.
Am I right or wrong? Why do I ask? It seems the Parisian might be a model to track down at a suitable price, but not another Ambassador.
AND... it's my birthday in less than two weeks (9 days).
Who's had either and liked/disliked them... and why?
Thanks for any input.
