The seller is in Texas, and describes the sax like this:<\/p>\n The Windmaster II Bb Bass Saxophone plays like a dream. It is a hand made Bass Saxophone, incorporating a big sound and even intonation. Features such as a superb tone, warm sound, comfortable key work, and quick response make it a joy to play.<\/p>\n low G to high F range<\/p>\n modern style mechanism<\/p>\n wide bore for a warm, voluminous tone<\/p>\n large toneholes for a free response and a large dynamic range<\/p>\n new neck design for less resistance<\/p>\n precisely formed neck and bows<\/p>\n impressive overall height (145 cm = 57 inches) for more visual presence<\/p>\n same fingering positions as on any modern saxophone<\/p>\n floor peg: height adjustable<\/p>\n hard case with wheels<\/p>\n hand-engraved bell<\/p>\n acoustically annealed body<\/p>\n refined key shape<\/p>\n nickel or lacquer finish<\/p>\n also available in low A to high F range at U$ 8.995 (Windmaster I)<\/p>\n THIS UNIQUE INSTRUMENT IS HAND MADE IN BRAZIL AND THE DELIVERY TIME IS 180 DAYS.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n There is an email address provided in the ad, which is ID’d as that of\u00a0the US rep. This is the person to contact for more information about this horn.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n The auction for this Windmaster II runs until December 19. The horn has a Buy It Now price of $11,995.00.<\/p>\n Now in a weird twist of marketing\u2014that I do not understand at all\u2014the Lopes company from Brazil has placed its own eBay ad on the American auction site<\/a>. Their ad came out the same day as that of their US rep, and featured low G as well as low A bass saxophones. The difference is that Lopes is actually auctioning<\/em> a low G bass, with\u00a0the\u00a0price starting at $10,000.<\/p>\n Here is how Lopes describes their bass saxophones: \u00a0<\/p>\n Lopes Instrumentos Musicais<\/p>\n Brazilian company<\/p>\n Buy your Bass Sax today, for our lowest price offers !!!<\/p>\n Complete fabrication facilities for saxophones, now for the US<\/p>\n Features:<\/p>\n la, low, A minor to F# Major<\/p>\n so, low, G minor to F# Major<\/p>\n Nickel or lacquer finish<\/p>\n five-year manufacturer warranty, except for surface finish.<\/p>\n Case and bag.<\/p>\n also with metal and plastic mouthpieces.<\/p>\n all the switching is done with unique details<\/p>\n Optional:<\/p>\n Also we offer customized bells which the buyer can select.<\/p>\n Models:<\/p>\n Mod. 45286 US 12.000,00<\/p>\n Mod. 45290 US 10.000,00<\/p>\n Size:<\/p>\n Mod. 45286 – 1.45 meter<\/p>\n Mod. 45290 – 1.35 meter<\/p>\n Diameter of bell : 26 cm<\/p>\n Manufacturing materials:<\/p>\n Bell and body made of brass.<\/p>\n Optional:<\/p>\n Body made of brass and bell made of copper<\/p>\n Deadline for delivery: 180 days .<\/p><\/blockquote>\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\n Did you notice the difference in ranges? The ad from the US rep states that the horns go to high F, whereas the Lopes ad states the horns are keyed to high F#. Unfortunately none of the photos are large enough, or clear enough, to make out the details.\u00a0I wonder which it is.<\/p>\n Another major difference, is the price difference in the low A basses. The US rep is advertising the horn for $8,995, while Lopes lists the same sax for a $1,000 more at $10,000. What’s up with that?<\/p>\n Then there is also another option that Lopes mentions that the US rep does not: a copper bell. I wonder what this will set you back.<\/p>\n The auction for the Lopes-sold low G bass saxophone runs until November 29. As I mentioned previously, bids are to start at $10,000,\u00a0with a Buy It Now price of $12,000. At the time of writing there were no bids yet on this highly unique, handmade, Brazilian bass saxophone.<\/p>\n ____________________________________<\/p>\n \u00b9 Lopes has been mentioned a number of times in this blog. I had written a previous article<\/a> about them, after I discovered that they were the company that did the modifications to the vintage Buescher bass that I play-tested at Quinntheeskimo’s place. Lopes has also been mentioned\u00a0in a number of different comments.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bassic-sax.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Right-Side1.jpg?resize=332%2C500\" "\\"Right")
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