Rampone & Cazzani R1 Jazz

[Tears June]

http://www.saxforte.com/saxophones/Bb_Tenor/Bb_Tenor_Rampone/bb_tenor_rampone.html


I saw this from saxforte, look nice.
Does anybody test this before? What comment? Is it made in Tawian ?

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[Morry]

They are handmade in Italy. I have heard very good things about them, but also some guys here brought up issues of consistency, so I don't know what to think.

[Subtone Sam]

Morry,I did make a comment on R&C quality but that was based on my experience only (and a repairtech I know).There was some problems with the toneholes on couple of R&C Saxellos (toneholes were not even on couple of places) and the horn had to be almost completely adjusted before it played.The basic sound is good though;it is just a good idea to have a repairman check these horns to be sure everything is OK.

[Tears June]

Subtone Sam

If toneholes has problem, usually it is the diameter is not precise. The result is to influence the intonation (flat or sharp). I don't think it's easy to adjust if tonehole's diameter has problem. It should be very complicated work.

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[Subtone Sam]

The size was not the problem (the size was right as far as I know).There was some problems with the edges of the toneholes,they were roughly made in some spots and had to be smoothed out to make the pad sit correctly.

[Morry]

If I do decide on an R1 saxello at some point, I will certainly only purchase it from a place with a decent return policy.