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Bought from Woodwind Exchange about 1.5 months ago as "new Old stock" - IE a brand new ex demo sax which they bought in a bulk batch from TJ (the Importer) a few years ago therefore it`s in damn near mint condition and had almost no use ..... this is the Deep Lacquer version with the Nickel key touchpieces .
These are as good as Taiwanese saxes get, the build being as good or better than the top Mauriats or TJs , do a search for threads on them here. the 1500 model has an enlarged one piece bow which gives immense volume and depth , unique easy maintenance rods and solid balanced refined keywork , the case is the Samsonite styled original ..
the horn has a selmer SA80 alike balance (smooth very focussed and smoochy) but like the TJ RAW, really roars when pushed in an un-alto like way . unlike some Taiwanese horns, the Steph is an easy play for beginners as well as a solid horn for Pros to gig - there are two of the cheaper model 1000s in the Maghull Wind Orchestra which have been battling on for years apparently and holding up perfectly.
I`m only selling this because I have a near mint Yamaha YTS-61 in my sights - my own is almost a RAT and tidy ones in original condition are rare, these 61s are around 40 years old so sadly the near mint YTS-32 and this Stephanhouser Alto have to go - to be honest my YAS62 Purple Logo is enough Alto for me and I have a binny Jupiter as a backup anyway and I only gig Tenor (& now Sop )
I`m asking £500 (5% to the Forum) - yes it`s a bit more than David's Vintage finish one but this is basically a new horn - it comes with the original Samsonite case, a Barely used boxed Bari Esprit Mouthpiece (arguably THE starter Mpc out there).. Bank Transfer is preferable but would accept Paypal if the buyer covers the fees - Courier within England and Wales would be about £15 - ask for elsewhere.
Link to the Pics on Dropbox (Pics for the YTS32 Tenor and a BAM case I`m selling are also there)
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These are as good as Taiwanese saxes get, the build being as good or better than the top Mauriats or TJs , do a search for threads on them here. the 1500 model has an enlarged one piece bow which gives immense volume and depth , unique easy maintenance rods and solid balanced refined keywork , the case is the Samsonite styled original ..
the horn has a selmer SA80 alike balance (smooth very focussed and smoochy) but like the TJ RAW, really roars when pushed in an un-alto like way . unlike some Taiwanese horns, the Steph is an easy play for beginners as well as a solid horn for Pros to gig - there are two of the cheaper model 1000s in the Maghull Wind Orchestra which have been battling on for years apparently and holding up perfectly.
I`m only selling this because I have a near mint Yamaha YTS-61 in my sights - my own is almost a RAT and tidy ones in original condition are rare, these 61s are around 40 years old so sadly the near mint YTS-32 and this Stephanhouser Alto have to go - to be honest my YAS62 Purple Logo is enough Alto for me and I have a binny Jupiter as a backup anyway and I only gig Tenor (& now Sop )
I`m asking £500 (5% to the Forum) - yes it`s a bit more than David's Vintage finish one but this is basically a new horn - it comes with the original Samsonite case, a Barely used boxed Bari Esprit Mouthpiece (arguably THE starter Mpc out there).. Bank Transfer is preferable but would accept Paypal if the buyer covers the fees - Courier within England and Wales would be about £15 - ask for elsewhere.
Link to the Pics on Dropbox (Pics for the YTS32 Tenor and a BAM case I`m selling are also there)
Dropbox - File Deleted
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