Renowned neck and accessory maker Tino Schucht made three alto saxophones by hand before the costs in labor and time made it impossible for him to continue. This is #2. It came to me from a great German classical player who acquired it directly from Mr Schucht.

While the keywork was appropriated from an existing horn all of the body tube, neck, body , body brace, key guards, thumb rest etc were all hand forged by Tino Schucht. The hand forged bare brass is in the process of acquiring a very colorful patina. This is high grade brass that has seen intensive hand forging and the sound that results is quite impressive.

Each of his necks offers a different quality, one being more vintage and the other more contemporary.

This is a remarkably powerful saxophone when pushed. The quality of the brass and workmanship become evident when the horn is put through its paces. This is not a saxophone that will make a beginner sound better as much as one that will give a pro a lot to work with.