Re: What's the difference with vintage saxes
The Mk. VI is a lovely horn- nice action, tone like Mrs. Butterworth's syrup... there's a good reason everybody tries to copy it. Still, there are other really good horns out there too. King Zephyr and Super 20, Martin, Conn Chu and "M" series, Buescher (pre-'63). Hard to say exactly why, but you should just take some time when the opportunity presents itself and see if you dig the older stuff. Each has a different "character". I can't comment on the newer horns because I've never played anything more recent than a (1977) Mk. VII. Meow.
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