Beaugnier soprano

[djez4fun]

Next week I'm going to play a Beaugnier soprano serial 20XXX. If the intonation and sound are as promised by the owner I will buy it. The horn needs a proper revision, but with all the comments (no so much, I know) I found on internet this sax could be a nice one.
But can anyone tell me how old this horn is? I guess it is one of the last horns Beaugnier made (production stopped in 1967) Are there owners of a Leblanc soprano that was made in the mid 60's. I might be a Beaugnier as well, so we could share some ideas.
If you want to see pics of the horn...
http://www.saxpics.com/the_gallery/Leblanc/beaugnier/sopranos/20958-Edwin_van_Druten/

If I become the owner I certainly will post a review.

[djez4fun]

For the curious ones:
I bought the soprano. Most of the corks were missing, but intontion was still pretty well. It sounded nice (had to test it outside, on the park area of a zoo! :? )
My tech was surprised about the horn. For an instrument of this age it was in very good shape. Mechanic was ok. The silver plate is better/thicker then the one on a new Selmer. Everything was straight, toneholes were round, ... so maybe I'm going to have a nice horn!
He'll work on it this week (complete overhaul)...I'm becoming more and more impatient! Please, ease my mind!
To be continued...

[The Martin]

I'm curious...
How did it came out the overhaul?

[djez4fun]

Believe it or not...I had my horn back after 3 months :x
But maybe my 'take your time' wasn't that clever! :)
The result... the sound is great. Less dark than before the overhaul (due to metal resonators). But still a nice, warm sound. It plays oh so light, some of the springs were replaced with stronger ones (low notes). Maybe I should call this one the 'butter-cutter'
The technician did a nice job anyway! 100% leakproof!
Still got slight problems with the high notes (palm keys) (certainly me! Or mpc-reed combination).
The C# is ok with octave + LH3, not on the 'normal' way. But besides that, the intonation is great. A bit more/less lip-pressure now and than and it plays lovely.
Now all I have to do is practise and practise. It's no alto
So, my conclusion, I bought a nice horn from a nice guy for a reasonable price! Although the deal was made on the parking of a zoo, this was no monkey business:D
I'll send you some pics!
How about the Chu?

[The Martin]

I'm glad it worked out right..
And thanks for the "nice guy", I'm flattered.

The Chu gets played less now, because I stopped playing in that BigBand.
Still needs some work, but thats has to wait.

Have fun

[Tryptykon]

Here's my a couple of shots of my Beaugnier/Vito stencil soprano:

[GASTON]

So, djez4fun, how do you manage with your Beaugnier soprano after a few years ? Do you still play it ? Are you happy with it ?

I have just got mine. Serial #205xx must be from 60's. I'm a new soprano player so I can't tell if it's really a good one or not.
I'm looking for another mouthpiece because my vandoren S35 gives it a real vintage sound, too much "old school". I'll soon try a Morgan vintage 6, I hope it will be different.



The logo in not the same than my 50's alto and tenor

[Yellowhorn]

GASTON,

That is one gorgeous sop, mate!

[djez4fun]

Hey Gaston

your Beaugnier sop looks really mint! Mine looks a lot better than it did when I bought it. But not that shiny. Looks like yours just comes out of the box. Nice!
Must say that I'm pleased with my horn. Warm and full sound, easy to play. Except for the highest notes (E, F). Probably my (lack of) technique. Did some tests with different mouthpieces and now I use an ebonite Otto Link, Tone Edge 8*, together with a Vandoren V16 (3) reed. So far the best setup for me.
Wish you nice musical moments with your Beaugnier!

[Tryptykon]

So, it's been over 3 years since I sold my {VITO} Beaugnier soprano.

I really miss that one ..

Honkytone, do you still have it ? :)

[GASTON]

Now I play mine with a Link Tone Edge too, it's a 7*, and Rico Royal #3,5 reeds.

[Tryptykon]

GASTON, I don't feel that's the right soprano for you .

So, I'll trade you my Antigua Winds one piece straight soprano in
exchange for it.. you cover all shipping costs .

[silvin]

What a gorgeous horn Gaston! You alors! :blob:

[GASTON]

you toi-même ! :tongue1:

[djez4fun]

Hey Gaston

Do you have any problems with the high notes? I had 2 technicians looked at it, but none of them couldn't find the cause. :(

Shouldn't we start a Beaugnier-sop-fanclub?