Forum of the Saxes

Bariman · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 9:07 pm Post subject:

I lost all of my respect for Mr. Goodson when he started bashing SOTW, and altered the posts of several mutual members on his own forum for his self gain. All attempts to speak the truth on that forum were censored if not erased by Mr. Goodson. I don't know if any of you experienced the goings-on that I speak of, but I would personally warn to stay away from his forum lest his very childish attitude has changed.

I have little actual experience with L.A. Saxes, however.

Bariman

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Louis Scuderi · Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:03 am Post subject:

CMelodyMan · Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:14 pm Post subject:

Please stay on the subject of brands to avoid, and not about Mr. Goodson., unless you have personal experience with his line of saxophones.

Thanks,
Dave
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Bariman · Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 11:26 pm Post subject:

My apologies, Dave.

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CMelodyMan · Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 1:33 pm Post subject:

altosaxgeek5 · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 4:28 pm Post subject:

Older Antiguas. Yes. I did just say that. I played an older Antigua at a local music store and it stunk up the place. I also played a Cannonball, and didn't find it awesome enought to justify its price.
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acdcgraphics · Joined: 02 Jan 2006 Posts: 64 Location: California

Simba Instruments.

I couldn't refuse a tenor for under $200 and found out why. It had been on a slow boat from China and was rusted worse than my 1928 Buescher. The case was scary, as it was also falling apart already. Pretty deep gold lacquer on body and keys, but if you looked closely, it was already corroded and pitted. Did I mention that it didn't play... AT ALL???

Got my money back, thank Gawd.
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Bariman · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:14 pm Post subject:

Ouch, that's rough. Thank you return policy.

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acdcgraphics · Joined: 02 Jan 2006 Posts: 64 Location: California

Ebay can be great, but I feel like there should be a way to send a "Buyer Beware" message on some of the horns out there. In fact. A week after I returned the sax, I am positive I saw it relisted-- same seller, same description but $20 less. Like $20 would make that thing play... I feel sorry for parents who don't know better, and can't really afford a good horn who get these for their kids and when they can't play them, have to eat it when they can't even trade them in for a decent horn. It's criminal!!!

toktok · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 17

I'm new here but i can say that you are wrong about LA SAX. The la sax you want to avoid are the older ones, built in Taiwan, the brand was bought several years ago and now (if i'm not misstaken) it's a good affordable horn. I know i love them, you just have to buy the pro models. I have an alto and a soprano, both great. The sound is nice and mellow and the key action is smooth. They both are easy to tune... but hey granted i never played a super action 80.
I trully believe it's how the horn fits the indavidual...
my two cents...

wolfmaiden · Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 13

me too!
I started on an LASax pro model - and it was great - a little sharp in the upper reg, but probably more to do with my weak embouchure and biting back then.
Very nice horn - great action (similar to my SA80II which I upgraded to) a whole lot better than the trashed-out Yam student model I rented!!

redneckbari · Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:02 pm Post subject:

I have played an older L.A. Sax soprano...and LOVED it... and I am in no way a soprano kinda guy.....but i bought my own soprano off ebay last july....it is a "Cecilio" and I only paid $180....and it aint too bad...but it's not what i'd want to play every night on gigs. Another brand(s) to stay away from are baris by the likes of "Mason Pro" ,"Monique Pro", "Schill", and "Victory". These are just Bari's......so be careful.....

Steve Goodson · Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:22 pm Post subject:

That's Steve Goodson btw, for those who might not know

Actually, the LA Sax brand is manufactured and owned by Orpheus Music.
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