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Taylor · 05-21-2007, 06:54 PM

Perhaps Mr Bandman selling the $4000 Amriem didnt pay $4000 for it in the first place!! Perhaps, if he deals in these things he merely wants to recoup his costs.

I do the same. I'm not going to 'not' take in a fancy name horn just because it has a reputation, or a cult following. I've got quite a collection of these 'dream' horns on my shelf. I didnt actuall 'buy' any of them. Players get an 'itch', and that itch needs scratching from time to time. And, if they just must have a certain horn, then the last 'must have' is the horn that gets traded for it. I think some of you might be kidding yourself if you've never done this, or been tempted to.

For an example (or two), take a look on the classifieds on this website. Who would possibly want to trade such fine horns in? Well someone did! Oh and I've got a lovely 1940 New York Bach, all original parts. A 1960 Schilke B1 prototype (do your research on that one). A mint 1926 Martin Handcraft Soprano Sax. 2 superb holy grail saxes (King silver Sonic Super 20's). A mint 1964 Gibson Firebird (this one makes trumpet prices look bargain basement). and so it goes on. All except the Gibson and the Kings are for sale. I have to eat, just like you!

I've been guilty of this with guitars over the years. I've kept 'old faithful' for the last 15 years, but the back up axe has been changed many a time.

Hand on your heart, can you really say, this one a keeper and really mean it? Maybe you're strong willed and you can, but I cant.

All the best.

Andy Taylor.
Taylor Trumpets.

05-21-2007, 06:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Taylor New Friend Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: UK Posts: 42	Re: Why would someone sell a dream horn? Perhaps Mr Bandman selling the $4000 Amriem didnt pay $4000 for it in the first place!! Perhaps, if he deals in these things he merely wants to recoup his costs. I do the same. I'm not going to 'not' take in a fancy name horn just because it has a reputation, or a cult following. I've got quite a collection of these 'dream' horns on my shelf. I didnt actuall 'buy' any of them. Players get an 'itch', and that itch needs scratching from time to time. And, if they just must have a certain horn, then the last 'must have' is the horn that gets traded for it. I think some of you might be kidding yourself if you've never done this, or been tempted to. For an example (or two), take a look on the classifieds on this website. Who would possibly want to trade such fine horns in? Well someone did! Oh and I've got a lovely 1940 New York Bach, all original parts. A 1960 Schilke B1 prototype (do your research on that one). A mint 1926 Martin Handcraft Soprano Sax. 2 superb holy grail saxes (King silver Sonic Super 20's). A mint 1964 Gibson Firebird (this one makes trumpet prices look bargain basement). and so it goes on. All except the Gibson and the Kings are for sale. I have to eat, just like you! I've been guilty of this with guitars over the years. I've kept 'old faithful' for the last 15 years, but the back up axe has been changed many a time. Hand on your heart, can you really say, this one a keeper and really mean it? Maybe you're strong willed and you can, but I cant. All the best. Andy Taylor. Taylor Trumpets.