Looking for a neck for a Super Dynaction Alto.

[Kritavi]

Does anyone have any ideas on where to find one? Or is there another neck that might work for one? Any information is greatly appreciated.

[MMM]

Kritavi,

what vintage is your alto? I have an SDA (early 70s I think)and can try some necks (I have other altos I can swap necks with) and let you know if any would fit. Alternatively, try a well stocked shop and try Yani, Yamaha, Keilwerth and Selmer, etc. they all make replacement necks for their current models, so they're reasonably priced. I heard on the old forum of players having success with the Yani necks on some vintage models. I bought a couple of saxes with no neck or badly damaged neck, but voted against the custom made ones because they cost a lot more than what I payed for the body!
From the type of sound I get on my SDA, I would go for a dark (copper?) type neck. That is if you wish to retain a similar sound to the original SDA, if you're not bothered and just going for intonation, you may have more choice. Also don't discount the fact that a good tech will be able to adapt the bore of the neck to your SDA body. Hope this helps.
Cheers, mmm

[Kritavi]

Thanks MMM, I appreciate the info. This SDA is around #6000. It may end up getting sold as-is as a restoration project on ebay. I seem to be up to my ears in Buffet altos these days, I own 2 Dynactions and have another Super about to be fully repadded (with brass Resotechs). I love how the Dynactions play although unlike you I use them for a brighter sound.
Just saw Jon Raskin of the Rova Sax Quartet playing his SDA alto hes had for a long time and wow did he sound incredible.

[MMM]

Kritavi,

let me know if you want to sell the SDA...my email is miles61@fsmail.net, I may want to take it on!

Cheers,
mmm