My Series 2 Super 20..I think it has to be the best tenor saxophone I have ever played /owned..I never fail to be impressed by it's sheer mojo..and I find I have to work so much less on my sound than on my V1 which I've played for years. The King is just all tone. I have owned 2 Kings before. The 1A had a great sound but it was a little dark for my tastes and the intonation was quirky..the palm keys notes were very vague and hard to centre invariably sharp. My Series 2 is on the right side of brightness for me but still fat and complex .and the resistance and intonation are really predictable ..It has for me the classic King sound heard from early Griffin to my favourite Jon Smith. A keeper I can't see me letting go of this horn.
I really would like a baritone with the same ballsy sound...I love my V1 but I had a shock when I tried a Martin...the tone was outstanding and leapt out with no effort. The same when I tried a Buescher THC alto... I feel like I've been missing out all my life.
I really would like a baritone with the same ballsy sound...I love my V1 but I had a shock when I tried a Martin...the tone was outstanding and leapt out with no effort. The same when I tried a Buescher THC alto... I feel like I've been missing out all my life.