Saxophones Sequoia drift from Selmer alto itch

I recommended to David that he take a look at the Lemon Sequoia @aldevis. I also think at this level of horn purchase David should try out the Sequoia as I am not sure where he can go if he doesn't like Selmer SBA, S80, Radio Improved, etc. Try out the Sequoia and give yourself a chance to discount it from your list David.

You are in London next week!!!!! You don't have to go to Burgess Hill.......go and see Aldevis! Or meet at Howarths!
 
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Ads said:
if you told someone you`s bought a Sequioiuiouioiua Lemon they`d say "Take it back and get a good one :rolleyes:
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We can call the model as you prefer, it not written anywhere.
Sequoia superpowers?
Sequoia lightspeed?
Sequoia Circus Maximus?
 
...just idly looking, as I do, I've come across a Sequoia Lemon alto for £500 and a Sequoia Booster Alto for £650. What is the "Booster" bit Aldevis? Which do you prefer, and why?

Are there any demos of either of these on the 'net? I can find a few tenors on Youtube, but not alto.

Thanks. Always intrigued by something different!

Oh... and what would these two models cost new, in the U.K. (no larking about this time!) 😉
 
£500 is a serious bargain. Where is it?
I don'fancy the booster, but funk people (and some classicals) really love it.
I will look for some videos. On a mobile now.
 
I must check current prices, but we are looking into about €2000. With current exchange rates, a real bargain.
 
DavidUK said:
...just idly looking, as I do, I've come across a Sequoia Lemon alto for £500 and a Sequoia Booster Alto for £650. What is the "Booster" bit Aldevis? Which do you prefer, and why?

Are there any demos of either of these on the 'net? I can find a few tenors on Youtube, but not alto.

Thanks. Always intrigued by something different!

Oh... and what would these two models cost new, in the U.K. (no larking about this time!) 😉
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqmpUAFmwRE....Aldevis playing his three Sequoia horns.

What is the Booster horn Aldevis?
 
aldevis said:
I must check current prices, but we are looking into about €2000. With current exchange rates, a real bargain.
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Currently, both Lemon and Booster altos, go for €1700 plus shipping (only for instruments available now in the Italian workshop).
About £1350 shipped to UK

Peanuts...
 
ProfJames said:
Is it a different model? If so how does it vary?
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Bodytube is treated differently and has a different, heavier, finish.
Of course we know from the internet that this does not affect the sound, but they feel quite different.

And I love the unlacquered look of my limoncelli. No question.
 
How old is your own limoncello Aldevis? Do you have a photo of it to show how the finish ages over time?
As you know, my Grassi is "raw" and ageing.
I just realised... I could have two bare Italians!?
 
ProfJames said:
Why did Sequoia produce the Booster? Is it designed for a certain style of play? Are all models available? Is it more expensive?
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I think that the main reason is that Mr. Sequoia likes powerful horns.
It exist in alto and tenor. (for baris there is a waiting list, so they are almost made on demand, and I tried a copper experimental piece to die for)
Same price.
Some models might be discontinued. To be clear, we are talking of about 500 saxophones an year (SATB combined). If a horn hasn't sold, it will not be made again in the next batch.
Prices for alto are the same. There is a slightly cheaper version that will probably be discontinued and a 85% copper body in the pipeline.

Tenors vary very little (+- £50). Again there is a cheaper "Classic" that didn't hit me.
 
aldevis said:
I think that the main reason is that Mr. Sequoia likes powerful horns.
It exist in alto and tenor. (for baris there is a waiting list, so they are almost made on demand, and I tried a copper experimental piece to die for)
Same price.
Some models might be discontinued. To be clear, we are talking of about 500 saxophones an year (SATB combined). If a horn hasn't sold, it will not be made again in the next batch.
Prices for alto are the same. There is a slightly cheaper version that will probably be discontinued and a 85% copper body in the pipeline.

Tenors vary very little (+- £50). Again there is a cheaper "Classic" that didn't hit me.
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Has silver proved popular? The Booster appears to only come in two colours.
 
DavidUK said:
How old is your own limoncello Aldevis? Do you have a photo of it to show how the finish ages over time?
As you know, my Grassi is "raw" and ageing.
I just realised... I could have two bare Italians!?
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Naturism...

After two years and a half (one of the instruments is a bass clarinet)
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A great selling point:
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Kupronickel alto neck with cool engraving to be purchased separately.
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