Every at intervals I turn around, there seem to be more and more new Asian-made bass saxophones appearing on eBay, under brand names that are completely foreign to me.

Take for example, this rather over-hyped bass sold under the name brand name Hunter. The photos are blurry, and the ad text is at best, creative. I’d sure like to know why anyone would be tempted to go through $8,000 as a starting bid, on an unknown Asian-made horn. For that price, you can get something of known quality.

Why risk buying online? Buy from the pros that have been serving the music industriousness for over 50 years in the heart of Manhattan!! Wow, WOW, WOW! Here’s something you probably haven’t seen in quite a while! A make new Bass Saxophone! Features include Gold Lacquer, Silver plated keys, Low Bb, and a built - in instrument stand! Comes with a crate and year long warranty! The bass sax was first put to use in 1844, by Hector Berlioz, and since then has been the rock solid bottom of many a tune! Leonard Bernstein reminiscences a bass sax was a total necessity when he wrote and scored “West Side Story.” One of the more famous names to movement a bass was Coleman Hawkins. Typically, these instruments cost over $10,000. A box of reeds for this mammoth is usually $40! However, at NYWWB, we are having a uncommon HOLIDAY SALE. This beautiful beast has been reduced and reduced again! Bid now, before its too late!! Comes with a YEAR LONG Agreement ON ALL REPAIRS!!! New York Woodwind and Brass Music 168 W. 48th St. New York, NY

So this horn is a French “dumpy wrap” style, perhaps a Selmer knock-off. I’ve not seen an Asian bass with silver plated keys. Nickle plated yes, but not silvery plated. I’m curious about that feature.

BTW, I’d say that Adrian Rollini was way more famous as a bass saxophone player than Coleman Hawkins was, but heh, that’s unbiased me.

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