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<\/a><\/p>\nI had the opportunity to play this horn at my tech’s shop<\/a>. It was there on consignment, along with a bunch of other instruments that all belonged to the same person. That person wanted to cull their herd as it were, but this bari was the only pro sax in the lot.<\/p>\n As soon as I tried to play it, I realized it had a lot of potential. Yes, it had some leaks. Yes, it had a mismatch of pads with a variety of resos. And yes, it had a few minor dents, but overall this Martin Committee III baritone was in remarkable condition. As you likely know, most baris of this vintage have seen a lot of mileage, and are in pretty rough condition. This silver plated beauty, with its nickel-plated keys and gold wash bell, was only gently used in its 55+ years. Based on its condition, it quite likely is a one owner horn; certainly was never a school horn; and likely not even a student’s horn.<\/p>\n Before Pix<\/span><\/p>\n During Pix<\/span><\/p>\n David’s restoration included the following:<\/p>\n After Pix<\/span><\/p>\n Unfortunately I didn’t photograph the horn immediately upon getting it back from David. It took me about 2 month to get around to it. I’m shocked how much tarnish is already on the horn, and how the water and grease stains show up badly. So a couple of things to keep in mind:<\/p>\nMartin Committee III Baritone, AKA The Martin Baritone, Specs<\/h2>\n
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