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9/15/13 (Dick is an example of what so often
happens with our customers. Bye the time we sell and ship their
instrument we have spent some time on the phone and just hit it
off. Since then Dick and I speak a couple of times a week and
have become good friends. The richness this brings to our lives
is something we never expected when we began the business but
has come to be an attribute we could never do without. We
treasure Dick and every customer we get to know, |
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February 8th, 2012 As professional musician with 30 years experience, I have played a lot of horns. I received the Vintage series Phil Barone tenor saxophone with Vintage Gold Lacquer and was thrilled right out of the box. The horn arrived in perfect condition, in a beautiful case, and was able to be played right away. The quality of this instrument was second to none! It sounded and performed equal, if not better, than my Selmer or Yamaha. You are very knowledgeable, and the communication was extremely helpful. I have to admit, I was a little worried after ordering a Taiwanese horn, but you assured me that I had nothing to worry about. The horn came in a well designed case, and from the first time i picked it up i could tell it was solidly built. The finish reminded me of vintage horns of days gone by. The sound was full, deep, rich, and resonant with a solid center that is slightly more spread. I would strongly recommend this horn, you, and ThisOldHorn.com to everyone. Customers will NOT be disappointed. Sincerely,
Christopher Moravek |
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December 7, 2011 Rob and Robin, I would just like to say thank you for helping us with the purchase of the Conn 10M Tenor Saxaphone! My son loves it and it plays great. You folks were professional and courteous from the first conversation all the way to final delivery. I will not hesitate to do business with you folks again! Thanks, Dave
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November 1st, 2011 Rob & Robin,
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September 7th, 2011 Greetings Rob, I wanted to send this message for a permanent record of the excellent experience my wife, Kristin and I had purchasing the 113xxx Selmer Mark VI from you, Robin, and This Old Horn. As all are well aware, purchasing a saxophone from a distance and via the internet can be harrowing, but the horn and your service should allay any fears that buyers may have. The horn, as you initially told Kristin, is solid from top to bottom. The intonation is excellent, the sound is pure Mark VI, and the engraving and lacquer is top notch. It is also quite remarkable that you sent the horn to Jim Germann at Hollis and Germann Music for a deluxe Germann overhaul at no additional cost to us after you identified a leak before shipping. The result is outstanding, with all the special touches that only a Germann overhaul can provide. I'm sure the horn would have been a joy to play even with the initial slight leak, but now it is exceptional. It will provide years of good service before maintenance is required. It will be a treasure to hopefully be passed on to my son some day. The inclusion of the custom "This Old Horn" mouthpiece is another wonderful bonus. It has the dark vintage Otto Link sound with some nice additional projection. Actually I prefer your term "presence" for the mouthpiece sound, which is apt. Again, thank you and Robin for all you've done. I look forward to interactions in the future. All the best, Barth & Kristin
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August 18, 2011 Rob I got the alto. It
sounds great, and the work you did on it was excellent - I know
you went well beyond the price. I didn't have much time to play
on it yet, need to sand down the cork a bit, but anything that
needs adjustment is just a matter of the horn settling in and I
can make any of the adjustments myself. |
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[Review of the sale of the '57 Buescher 400
-- June, 2010]
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September 5, 2010 Hi Rob, |
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October 22, 2010 Hey Rob- I really do appreciate the horn and the deal you gave me on it, as well as the whole buying experience- very nicely done. Anyway, I still owe you an official glowing testimonial, and I should have it out shortly. THANKS AGAIN! Joel (Joel is a college student majoring in performance. He purchased a Selmer Mark VI Baritone) |
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March 2010 Rob, When I spoke to you initially, you told me
how the horns tone compared to that of a Conn 10M, and was very
full and bright. i received the horn within 3 days of my
purchasing it, and like you said it would, the horn appeared to
me as brand new, though it was about 1.5 years old. The packing
was perfect, and all open keys were wedged. Now, the test... I
have to say I had some butterflies in my stomach in anticipation
of what would come out of the horn when I played my first note.
before doing so, I picked up my Yamaha Custom, and blew a few
notes I was accustomed to hearing and to make sure my reed was
ready to make an intelligent comparison when I tried the "new
horn". To make a long story short...when I reluctantly put the
horn away for the night 6 hours later, I could not wait to debut
it at my gig the next day! The horn played effortlessly from top
to bottom. Altissimo and harmonics were perfectly in tune all
the way up to G7. (as far as my reed would allow!). This horn is made solid, and the finish is
impeccable, and the sound is fat, sexy, and perfectly in tune
all the way up and down. For whatever reason, I have never been
a "Selmer" guy, and that may just be because I haven't played
the right one, but I've owned a Reference 54, and Reference 36,
and sold them both when i played my Keilwerth the first time.
The feeling I got when I played this horn, rivaled that
Keilwerth moment, at 1/3 the price! I'm now a believer, and I am seriously
considering another...just to have! |
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Hey Rob- Your great communication throughout this was definitely reassuring- If I had gotten a "shady" vibe at any point, I might have gotten more worked up, but it's all good. Also, I wouldn't worry too much about getting a tracking number anymore because the horn just arrived early this morning! The photos were definitely accurate, but it still looks much better in real life! My mouthpiece (went with the Rousseau you recommended with a Rovner light lig) should be in sometime today, so hopefully I'll be able to try it out after work. Maybe a lil during >: ) Anyway, I'll try it out let you know how it plays (and send a proper, glowing testimonial) as soon as I'm able. THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!....! Joel (Joel is a college student majoring in performance. He purchased a Selmer Mark VI Baritone) |
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Rob, The tenor mouthpiece that you made for me is great. It has just the right amount of "buzz" but still has a low end. I have played it about two hours. Right now I'm getting used to the tip. I think, and I intend to keep using it, that the tip could be opened a bit. Not much, just a bit... I think you have the right idea here. It has many of the characteristics of the Meyer alto mouthpiece you customized which is a good thing. We'll talk soon. I want to continue to use this for a week or so to make sure that I really like it. As an aside, the intonation is also good on this mouthpiece (at least for me). Way to go! Phil |
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Mr. Dorsey, TOH NOTE: This customer received a full
refund of his purchase price & shipping costs. |
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Rob, I have played my new Firebird tenor and had my tech go over it and give his evaluation. The conclusion from both of us is that the horn is well-made, has good intonation, has a rich sound comparable to horns costing much more. Additionally, both of you have demonstrated excellent customer service. The combination of a well-made product and total commitment to customer satisfaction is a winning combination that many companies don't practice. I'm very pleased. Here is some background about my tech. He is a professional woodwind player (sax, clarinet, oboe) who has repaired horns for 40 years. He recently semi-retired to Florida from New York where he now plays in various bands, does a little teaching, and repairs horns on the side. He plays Taiwan-made horns exclusively. Now, for the rest of the evaluation: Rose brass vs standard brass. As a concert sax player I strive for a more mellow tone. Projection is not an issue. Being able to play subtones in the lower register is more important. I'm not sure that changing the type of brass will make that much difference in the tone. Using a different mouthpiece or reed should have more effect. Having said that I do think a rose brass horn is gorgeous. Octave pin at the top of the horn. The pin that opens the octave pip on the neck is much longer than others I have seen. It is longer because the octave mechanism sits higher on the neck. That pin extends well above the top of the barrel making it more susceptable to being damaged. There doesn't seem to be a need for the pin to extend that far up. Perhaps that can be corrected in the next shipment of horns. Front high F key. Ingenious design. I can press down or to the side to activate that key. Kudos. Left hand palm keys. The placement of these keys is slightly different than what I'm used to. The D key is closer to the barrel and the F key is lower down the barrel. I can get used to these but maybe you can offer adjustable palm keys like Kielworth for those of us with big hands. Another marketing idea: Offer roo pads for a slightly higher price. That's my two cents worth. I hope some of my comments are useful to you.
Dave |
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Hello Rob just to let you know that the Mk VI arrived safely and it plays like a dream. Thank you very much for steering this one my way. All best wishes Tony, London, UK |
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(From a customer who came here to pick out his horn.) Rob: You know, I had a total blast yesterday. Just incredible! Of course the ride took longer going home but I made it in by 10:00PM. Can't wait to play the sax more today but work must come first right? I know tomorrow night I will play it for about 3 hours at the gig...oh yeah! Mark
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