![]() I have tested a lot of instruments for schools, colleagues, bands, and friends. Nickel silver trim is good for durability, but brass tends to be more responsive. However some Amati rotary instruments are superb players, which is not too surprising, as their acoustical design is the exact same as with the corresponding Cerveny models. The more valves, the more nickel silver trim, and the more advanced the links in the valve transmission system, the higher the first digit in the model. However the denomination of the rotary instruments is more complex. Horn has a few dents and some lacquer wear, but good intonation and sound. I believe it was made in the early 1980s, has ball joints on the valve push rods. Look on the lever bridge under the lever springs for a bunch of numbers. It never had a serial number on it so I etched one in to the bottom bow guard so I could identify it to Customs while crossing the international border (Us - Canada). You might be able to find particulars at their website here. Amati Saxophone S Serial Numbers OnĪre there any serial numbers on this instrument that could confirm the date of manufacture Im including a picture of the Amati Kraslice for your viewing pleasure. Ive also had it briefly played by the tubist for the Portland Symphony Orchestra who confirmed it looked like a Cerveny instrument, indicated that the tuba was in good condition and did not seem to have any obvious playing flaws (listening to him play made me realize just how good this tuba can sound). Ive had the tuba ultrasonically cleaned, valves oiled and linkages adjusted. It is stenciled as an Amati Kraslice, although my local music repair shop (Wallys Music) tells me that because of the rotary valves it is probably a Cerveny. It has had one previous owner, a former student of John Griffiths who Im told helped him select the instrument when it was purchased new around 1979 from Boosey Hawkes() in Canada. ![]()
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