Martin Tenor Saxophone Models And Types
A tenor saxophone is a must for every passionate musician, specially for fans of jazz, and as any expert on the music scene would tell you, Martin tenor saxophones are high up on the list of quality saxophones because of its sound quality and playability. The instrument was made by the Martin Band Instrument Company and has several models, ranging from the earlier vintage saxophones manufactured by John Henry Martin himself, to the newer models made by any of the several companies which took over the original company. Here's a crash course on different tenor saxophone models and how to identify if your sax is a genuine Martin tenor.
Martin tenor saxophone models are divided into two main groups, the professional class and the student class, though there are also several semi-professional models available. Most collectors would go for the professional models as these are the considered the antiques. The most venerated and sought after model is the Handcraft tenor saxophones, which have soldered toneholds and decorative engravings. Though the quality of these handcrafted saxophones are superb, people often buy them to collect them, because of their unique engravings. Those who have played a handcrafted saxophone stand by the instrument's deep low tones, something Martin tenor saxophones in general have in common. Another professional Martin tenor saxophone is the master, or the typewriter. It is called such because of its artistic key design. Though the key design makes it a tad difficult to play with, it has the same deep, rich and full-bodied sound that makes it a favorite of jazz musicians. Another professional model is the Martin Committee II saxophone, which was patterned after the LeBlanc saxophone. This saxophone produces one of the most powerful tenor tones out of all Martin Tenor Saxophones. It can be distinguished from other models with the special brace found between the bell and the body, and the “comm II” engraved at the back part of the body. Among the semi-professional Martin tenor saxophones available, the Standard and the Standard Special are the most popular. These two instruments have little differences, and different names may just mean different batches in manufacturing. The body of these two saxophones were patterned from the Imperial Handcraft, and its key design was adapted from the Handcraft Committee model. These are popular with hobby musicians who can't afford the professional models, and some think of these as the watered down, simplified version of more vintage saxophones. Martin tenor saxophone models which were manufactured in the later years were mostly student or intermediate models. One popular model with student band members or hobby players is the Martin Indiana model. Its keyword is made of Nickel and its body is painted with gold-lacquer. The model itself has three looks, because during the later years, the ownership of the original instrument company was passed on constantly, resulting in different designs. People who cannot afford the costly vintage professional models, yet want to get the same superb sound quality go for the Martin Medialist model. This model has a brighter and more impressive sound compared to other horns.
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