Thomann MK IV Handmade Alto Sax

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Alto Saxophone

Copper body (92% copper)
High F# key
Brass keys
Body and keys in matte finish
Includes mouthpiece and lightweight case with backpack straps

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Available since February 2012
Item number 276964
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Finish body Matt
Finish Keys Matt
Body Copper
Gravure Yes
Resonator Pad Metal
Case Yes
Case with Backpack System Yes
Mou Yes
Strap No
Wiper (Body) No
S Arc Wiper No

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A heck of an instrument for the price tag !

JamesMacCafferty 09.07.2020

Thomann MK IV ALTO SAX review This is a heck of an instrument for the price tag! It sounds and feels great and after taking a drop today I can vouch for its robust design. It feels like a Selmer MK VI having been clearly designed based on that most famous of models. Having played a Selmer Super Action for a long time and before that the Yamaha Custom Z 82 before that I can't fault this instrument. I am a professional woodwind instrumentalist based in Dublin, Ireland. I play a C* mouthpiece with a variety of reeds depending on the nature of the engagement (Van doren 3 or Legere 3 1/2). I like a dark sound and find I am able to achieve this effectively with this instrument. I had bought the tenor MK IV first and play on a Otto Link 9* with a variety of soft reeds. Again I'm loving the dark sound with these vintage copies, twinned with modern action and Thomann strength.

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No brainer!

Lotrek 21.02.2024

I eventually bought this sax after being on the fence between this and Yamaha YAS 280. Although Yamaha is always a safe purchase, I was very curious to test Thomann MK IV... Given that I don't much like shiny lacquer, I did the move and ordered the Thomann.
Okay, we're talking about a great instrument! With the first blow I knew it will be my alto forever. It's not an excellent instrument for the price, it's an excellent instrument, period!
Great intonation, very warm sound, beautiful looks and a solid construction that makes you think that the repair shop may never see that horn.
Needless to say that it came in an amazing gorilla-proof packaging which protected the horn all the way from Germany to Greece.
I'm very happy with my choice and my advice to those looking for a PRO horn is: You have to try this before you spend thousands of euros on a horn that most likely won't be better that this.

Thank you Thomann!

P.S.: The only slightly negative could be its weight. It may feel a bit heavy to some but for me (being a bari player) it's nothing.

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Pleased!

Phoebe 25.08.2021

This sax is a big step up from my old one. Not only does it look lovely, getting out those low notes doesn't require every ounce of breath in my body! The only reason I put quality as 4 stars is because I noticed condensation likes to drip out of the G# and F keys (when the room is on the cooler side) however that doesn't affect the sound at all. Overall I'm pleased with my purchase and would very much recommend.

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Very good instrument for it's price

Prav 18.03.2021

I've been trying saxophones and have been looking for good/playable/affordable models until I saw this one on the Thomann website. I was skeptical about the reviews, but decide to give it a chance.

The 20+ 5 star reviews about this saxophone don't lie. It's really a quality instrument. I think the biggest factor is that it's definitely handmade, maybe in Asia or anywhere, but the quality at this price point is really worth it every penny.

Don't stick to cheap student models, this instrument is properly tuned and inspected. I've tried the Jupiter JAS700Q and a Startone Sax and I didn't get the satisfaction out of it, also found it a bit of a trouble to get the tuning and some notes correct.

The keys, sound and design are top notch.

If you want an instrument that will last for years and doesn't have defects, I think this is your best choice. I feel very motivated to play every day on this saxophone. It has the sound of a Selmer, but not the price. A good mouth piece is also a recommendation. Good luck on your saxophone journey.

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