{"id":43786,"date":"2015-08-15T11:03:12","date_gmt":"2015-08-15T18:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/blog\/?p=43786"},"modified":"2024-06-19T11:14:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T18:14:51","slug":"alto-bamboo-sax-for-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/blog\/2015\/alto-bamboo-sax-for-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"Alto Bamboo Sax For Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"

Update June 2024:<\/strong> These bamboo saxophones seem to have vanished. I am keeping this article here for reference, and have updated its references and video.<\/p>\n

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Yesterday I spotted an interesting alto bamboo sax on eBay<\/a>. This horn caught my eye because it looked very good, and not primitively made like some we sometimes see pop up around the ‘Net.<\/p>\n

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Over the 7+ years that I have been writing regular articles for my website, I have come across many examples of bamboo saxophones. That said, this is perhaps the nicest-looking, working version that I have seen for sale on eBay.<\/p>\n

Compared to other bamboo saxophones that we have seen, this alto bamboo sax looks like the Cadillac or Mercedes Benz edition of the instrument. Compare\/contrast it to the $50 version<\/a> that Malcolm, the saxophone busker from Mexico, was selling to tourists, and you’ll immediately spot some pretty big differences.<\/p>\n

I remembered an artisan named, Waiboon Tungyuenyong, was featured in an article on the CNN International Edition’s Travel section on May 19, 2011<\/a>. As well as in the Coconuts TV story at the end of this article. <\/p>\n

I’m quite unclear who is actually selling this alto bamboo sax on eBay. Is it Waiboon Tungyuenyong himself? I don’t think so. Is it someone doing it on his behalf? Possibly. Or is it someone trying to make a buck off Tungyuenyong’s work? <\/p>\n

The seller states the following in the eBay ad copy:<\/p>\n

….I tried many years to find the unique music instrument style to be a gift for my dad who is the music lover and like to collect the unique products.  I’m most delighted to find the Bamboo Saxophone Craftsman.  I had immediately requested him to produced Bamboo Saxophone for me.  He made by order with delicate step by step for each piece.  I’m sure that my dad will enjoy and very happy to see my special gift on his coming birthday.<\/p>\n

This is a good chance for you to get the special experience like me. If you’re interest, I will take a good care to deliver to you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

One thing is for certain, the eBay price for this alto bamboo sax is certainly higher than the one cited in the CNN article. There the cost of the horn was shown to be 5,000 baht, which, according to xe.com,<\/a> would be $141.86 US today.<\/p>\n

True, the eBay sale offers a stand, and it’s unclear if the price mentioned in the CNN article included one, but I can’t see why a stand should drive the price up $253.14 over the opening bid price\u2014let alone $378.14 over the BIN price. ($395.00 and $520.00 respectively.) If the money was going to Waibon Tungyuenyong it would be one thing, but based on the auction description, it sounds like someone else is making the money.<\/p>\n

Pix of the alto bamboo sax made by Waiboon Tungyuenyong<\/h2>\n
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The full auction description:<\/h2>\n
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Rare Premium BAMBOO SAXOPHONE ALTO
\nThai Handcraft Music Instrument Collection
\nBy The First Bamboo Saxophone Man in Thailand and Asia<\/p>\n

Product Description:-<\/p>\n

Material             Selected premium grade of Bamboo
\nWeight               light weight only 1.2 Kilogram
\nKey                     G
\nSound                 Nice sound like Flute recorder
\nShape                 Very professional, look smart and beautiful
\nBest for             The Beginner, The Musician, The Collecton
\nPromotion: Buy 1 Bamboo Saxophone now  GET FREE full set of 4 design accessories (value $160)<\/p>\n

(1)   Mouthpiece case                                                Cost  $10<\/p>\n

(2)  Saxophone bag handmade                                   Cost  $60<\/p>\n

(2)  Design Stand showcase (can perform part)        Cost  $75<\/p>\n

(3)  Fingering chart                                                  Cost  $15<\/p>\n

History of Bamboo Saxophone<\/p>\n

Bamboo saxophone model premium collection is produce by the only one Bamboo Saxophone Man in Thailand, Mr.Wiboon Tangyuenyong, who invent this innovation musical instrument by himself from the real bamboo more than 15 years.  He has a dream to build them using a unique material and easy to play, like a recorder.  He tried for more than 3-4 years to create this innovation thing. He made a working bamboo saxophone like this.   The most difficult challenging process was how to make it sound like a real saxophone.  At the first time, he was tune with his ear and a piano but now he uses a digital tuner.  It is most the reliable way to tune the saxophone.<\/p>\n

It takes approximate 3 months to prepare the raw bamboo material, grilled over charcoal to dry it, cut and rest it until ready to use, and take more 10 days to complete construction of 1 delicate bamboo saxophone.  So it\u2019s unique, awesome and very limited edition.<\/p>\n

His bamboo saxophone is very interesting from many musicians, music lovers, collectors and medias from many countries.  There are TV channels and newspapers had visited him to interviewed and see the real product as you can see in VDO clip.  Many people brought it before back to their countries.  It is a lighter weight more than the metal saxophone but nice sound like Flute Recorder.<\/p>\n

I tried many years to find the unique music instrument style to be a gift for my dad who is the music lover and like to collect the unique products.  I’m most delighted to find the Bamboo Saxophone Craftsman.  I had immediately requested him to produced Bamboo Saxophone for me.  He made by order with delicate step by step for each piece.  I’m sure that my dad will enjoy and very happy to see my special gift on his coming birthday.<\/p>\n

This is a good chance for you to get the special experience like me.  If you’re interest, I will take a good care to deliver to you.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start testing the masterpiece premium product from Thailand \u2013 awesome BAMBOO SAXOPHONE limited edition.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If this alto bamboo sax floats your boat, you have to be prepared to bid at least $395.00! The BIN price for this horn is $520.00! \"\"<\/a>  As I stated above, if the money was going to the artisan himself it would be one thing, but it seems possible that someone else is making the extra money.<\/p>\n

The auction<\/a> for this alto bamboo sax is scheduled to run until August 23\u2014unless someone exercises the BIN option. What are the chances of that? IMHO, slim to none, but hey, I’ve been wrong before. Go ahead, prove me wrong. \ud83d\ude1b<\/p>\n

Do check out this video of Wiboon Tungyuenyong. It is a story that really is worth watching. I would buy a horn from the man himself. I’d like to try out a bari. I think that would be fun.<\/p>\n