Posts Tagged ‘gold plated alto’
Yesterday it was in China and today it’s at my house in CA
Posted by topsax in Feedback Letters on January 18th, 2009
Letter Date: Apr 22, 2008, Submitted by: Rob
Re: Gold Plated Series IV Gulf Alto
Hey Bob!
Would you believe I already have the Gulf?!?! Yesterday it was in China and today it’s in my house at Westminster, CA, USA. How cool is that? Amazing!
All I can say is, “Oh my god!!!” What a stunning beauty this horn is. It took my breath away when I opened the very attractive and high quality case. It was as close to opening an arc containing the holy grail as I’m ever going to come.
And it didn’t end there. This horn plays in tune spot-on up and down the register without sacrificing any power. I used my Morgan 6E Excalibur and found it freely blowing top to bottom with a very pleasing and colorful tone.
It reminded me of a very similar looking alto I saw and heard during a swing band practice about a month ago being played by a substitute lead alto player. I thought it was a Selmer Reference 54 because of the honey-hued gold finish and asked if it was a 54. He just smiled and said it was a Chinese horn almost flinching when he said it. I assured him it was one of the finest looking and sounding altos I had seen in many moons.
Now, I have one, thanks to you.
I’m taking it to tonight’s Hollywood Canteen Swing Band practice and using it for our gig this Saturday night at DiPiazzas Lava Lounge in Long Beach. I’ll let you know how all that goes probably sometime Sunday.
Thanks again,
Rob
The Legend arrived today about 10AM. I had to play it right then and there!
Posted by topsax in Feedback Letters on January 18th, 2009
Letter Date: Mar 20, 2008, Submitted by:Bob
Re: Legend Gold Plated Alto
Hello Bob,
Thank you very much for the excellent customer service. The Legend
arrived today at about 10AM. I had to play it right then and there. Even
cold the Legend grabbed me by the throat and screamed PLAY ME!. After I
got home this evening I played for about 3 hours. The metal mouthpiece
provides a big fat strong tone that I wouldn’t have expected. Thank you
for including it. That made a big difference in my first impression.
The best results initially came from using the cane reeds you sent with
the instrument. I tried a 2 1/4 Legere Studio Cut and it was stiff and
didn’t allow free blowing. I worked on the reed with a razor knife and
sandpaper. I used a micrometer to get the tip evened out to about .013
of an inch . Now the Legend is even more responsive and strong. It will
be great for the R&B and Blues I am doing now. I am betting I will like
it even more as I get my Alto chops back to par and get used to the feel
and response.
The horn is beautiful. I like the rich gold color and the engraving is
magnificent. The case is very nice too.
The only negative thing I can say about this Legend at the moment is
that the gold finish on a couple of the keys is slightly flawed. It’s not real noticeable and for the money and I will not complain. The overall finish is still
better than the Taiwan Tenor I have (Woodwind Brasswind Pro Tenor
-Super Action 80 copy).
I will give your Service and courtesy 5 stars. The Legend’s playability
is 4 1/2 stars. The appearance is 4 stars.
Thank you Bob,
It was a pleasure doing business with you and I wish you well.
Bob Hunt
You may recall I was intending to buy a Yanagisawa 991..
Posted by topsax in Feedback Letters on January 18th, 2009
Letter Date: Sun, Dec 23, 2007, submitted by: Jim
Dear Bob,
Just a note to let you know my Gold Plate Alto ( Series 4
professional model) arrived in New Zealand on Friday and I
have it in my possession. I am very very pleased with the purchase
indeed. All your claims have stood up plus. It is a wonderful instrument
to play and is definitely a step up from my 869 Jupiter professional.
You may recall I was intending to buy a Yanagisawa 991. I had one on
trial for a week - but could not get my head around the high price. I
think your instrument is better to play for me than the 991 since it is
more free flowing which I prefer. The instrument finish is excellent and
I have to say I am not only absolutely impressed with the product but
also your good service. No issues or charges with our customs either.
Thank you Bob for all your hands on assistance. I am sure I will be
buying either a soprano or a tenor from you within the next 12 months at
these prices. I would be only too happy to display the saxophone if you
were to get any other inquires from over my way.
Best wishes,
Jim Clough
Auckland New Zealand
My GOLD Plated Alto Sax…
Posted by topsax in Feedback Letters on January 18th, 2009
Letter Date: Thur, 26 April 2007 Submitted by: Scotty
Hey Bob,
Just dropping this message to you to let you know I received the gold plated designer series IV alto and it is absolutely incredible. It is such a beautiful horn that I am always so anxious to play it after my work day has ended.
This sax plays like a dream & I gotta say it is wonderful to be able to produce such rich beautiful sound.
My 12 year old who is playing your Topsax alto also loves it.. sometimes we can’t decide which one to play first.. they are both great.
Hey Man, You’re The Best!!!!
ALWAYS A PLEASURE,
Scotty
Simon talks about his Gold Plated Alto from Topsax!
Posted by topsax in Feedback Letters on January 17th, 2009
Letter Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 Submitted by: Simon
Hi Bob,
Just a message to say that I have played this gold plated alto for many hours a day for months now - both on professional gigs and at school each day. It still hasn’t developed even one leak yet despite the temps here in Australia being above 40 degrees celcius and my having to do gigs in the sun with it too.
There are no intonation probs in sax sections and I am playing with guys who own Yamaha Z series and the latest Selmers too. They are all fascinated by the quality, the feel and the solid weight of this horn. I played Singapore last week and the same reaction from musoes up there too.
Congrats again on a horn that looks, feels and continues to play great. You are on a winner!
(Please feel free to add this to the feedback section)
Simon Styles (Dip Ed/ Dip Mus) - Western Australia
