I own both a tenor and alto built by the same company and they have ended my 60 relationship with Selmer’s. My alto needed no setup adjustments, but I did a few very minor comfort adjustments on the tenor. They are both my main horns now.

Bought their tenor sax mouthpiece which originally costs 830 Eur and i love it, now it's my primary mouthpiece. Before that it was Lawton 9*BB which i still like very very much.

I've been playing a Chateau S90 for 2.5 years now. All copper, rolled tone holes, lots of sound, and really in tune. Good luck!

Back for a second viewing. Your channel is superb. I was sure i had subscribed before, but I hadn't. Now I did😊

Really enjoyed the review. I've been looking for some affordable horns to replace from the student one I have(which intonation isn't all that great in comparison to other horns on the market). Definitely will check this out after this video!

Eastern being tide music is mine had these for 3 years now bought one and frankly better than my old Mark V1 as a sound tube promptly bought a backup .. actually got fed up trying to convince people . A horn that is a pleasure to go to

Bet ya glad I sent ya the link to this on this beast

Hey man GREAT CALL I got mine and I love it. ❤

@melomarshmelo7193

3 ай бұрын

is the horn still playing good?

Thanks for the review. My Yamaha is in for repair and I won't have it for at least a month, so I've been looking for a cheap Tenor to keep me occupied. This looks like a real winner. And so pretty! I'm glad to hear it's still playing beautifully after 2 years. I've asked if they can lower the shipping price to Australia (and mentioned what you paid for getting it to Sweden). Worth a shot!

@amelia_briscoe

6 ай бұрын

I got my horn today and OMG. It's amazing! I love the sound and the finish. I can't stress enough that if anyone reading this comment is on the fence about purchasing a horn from Eastern Music, just get one. You won't be disappointed. I'm so happy.

That sax sounds excellent! Who needs Yanagisawas, Selmers, Rampone-Cazzanis etc etc??! lol

Dang you, Ian. Just when I think that there's only one more horn that I want (Super 20)...now this. It's like watching someone eating chocolate cake - you just gotta have some. Sounds great, my friend.

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

hi Greg, it is a great tenor especially with the copper neck it just came alive. I like it so much I might get another.

@ghawk78

2 жыл бұрын

@@iantrewhella9470 It's definitely affordable!

Yep. That's them. Great horns.

Good review and great playing, from a big Eastern Music fan. I have their Ref. 54 tenor copy, their solid silver neck and 3 of their Fatboy mouthpieces. Very satisfied with all their products. I just ordered the Mark VI copy and that should arrive is a couple of weeks. I'm hoping I like it as much as the Ref. 54 copy. I'm anxious to see how it compares to my vintage Selmer Mk VI. The action on the Ref. 54 copy is not as good as my real Mk. VI, but its not at all bad, and should get better after "break-in".

@denominator208

5 ай бұрын

I'm curious, how did the EM Mark VI compare to the vintage one?

@dannyrusso8279

5 ай бұрын

I hate to say it but the EM music tenor plays as well as my 123xxx horn I recently sold.

@denominator208

5 ай бұрын

@@dannyrusso8279 Thanks, that convinces me of buying an EM horn!

Great review and playing man. I have a couple Chinese alto saxophones, they seem to be quite good indeed👍

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive comment. The quality is getting much better so maybe 10 or 20 years the could be THE instruments to get, maybe?

@jrbeckman2194

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully no viruses.

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

@@jrbeckman2194 funny

Does it feel like MK 6 ergonomics? I'm on the fence, but I also don't want to shell out $3-4K on a new yani.

A couple of days ago I ordered a tenor black matte saxophone from an Aliexpress seller for 350USD. I hope it arrives in good condition. China has made saxophones for several decades now and they have become quite good at it after all these years. Critics are often motivated because they're probably offended that there's quality competition at very low prices. Good for consumers, not good for companies like Selmer and Yamaha. False rumours like they're unfixable, low quality etc are created to undermind the distribution and sales of good quality low price instruments. What do you think?

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the build quality has improved a lot over the years and they are making instruments that can rival the higher priced brands but at a much lower cost.

Basically the same as my Hanson LX and Lupifaros mate. Told you they were sweet. Ha

@tenor951

2 жыл бұрын

got myself a Hanson LX six months ago well impressed

Selmer B.A This thin and hard tone intonation good

@iantrewhella9470

2 ай бұрын

I was using my phone so the audio was not the best.

Hi Ian, I'm from Cardiff Wales. What MP you using on it mate ? And from where did you order it. ? New review mate.

@iantrewhella9470

Жыл бұрын

Hello to you in Wales...Here is the mouthpiece kzread.info/dash/bejne/aaOOyMiMgKu5ptY.html

I'm about to buy a eastern music tenor sax, but I'm a little confused by the various saxs they make and are they all the same quality! or is there a drop in quality on the lower priced horns or is it all about the finish that you pay for. Paying for their best horn isn't a deal breaker at the price they sell at. can you shed any light on this. I just want there best Horn

Hi. Do you own a soprano by Eastern as well? I want to buy one.

Nice horn.. See how long it lasts... My Ref 54 have never had to touch.. obviously just a service.. keep us updated...

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

I think it will last and its great value for the price and plays better than a lot of higher priced branded tenors I have played.

@aaronbensi9723

2 жыл бұрын

Ok... Long as the build quality is good.. Why not.. that’s the problem in the past.. hopefully they have improved..

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronbensi9723 The build quality is much better and at 1st I was very sceptical but now I am not so much and pleasantly surprised.

@aaronbensi9723

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear.. I have a few horns including.. Martin committee 3 1957.. Early Yts 62.. Ref 54 .. My 54 is my main horn.. I usually tell students to buy a Yamaha.. l will hopefully get to try your horn soon..

@divotcollector

3 ай бұрын

I don't think I could ever make the adjustment of playing with left hand low

Would you recommend the EM to a beginner on tenor? I play alto and soprano for fun and i'm looking for a budget tenor.

@iantrewhella9470

Жыл бұрын

I think it would be fine but also a Yamaha 23 would be great.

Great vid. Please could you tell me how much heavier is it compared to an e.g. Mk VI?

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

it feels a little lighter than my Selmer tenors.

@pimeye

2 жыл бұрын

@@iantrewhella9470 Many thanks. Normally all the new Taiwanese horns are quite a bit heavier yet nobody ever comments about the weight. Years ago I had a Chinese Parrot as my first horn (although it did sound like a parrot when I played it!) but I can't remember the weight of it.

Hi Ian, thanks for the review! Could you please tell us the neck's tenon size of this horn? Eastern Music offers them in 27.5, 28.2 mm, sometimes also 27.8 mm. I ordered their Customized Professional Brown Antique Tenor Saxophone MARK VI Model and asked the seller cnbosherus about the tenon size but didn't get an answer. I use their silver plated Power Neck on my Mk VI and love it! How is the horn doin' after 5 months?

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, The sax is doing very fine playing great, no issues and a solid performer. The neck I am not sure the size as it was sent with the sax from the same people who made the saxophone. I can measure it later and let you know.

@sandroflute

2 жыл бұрын

@@iantrewhella9470 Thanks a lot for the quick answer, please measure it when you can! 🙏

@sandroflute

2 жыл бұрын

​@@iantrewhella9470 I got the Eastern Music Customized Professional Brown Antique Tenor Saxophone MARK VI Model (no high F# key). It looks and feels great and has a nice and tasteful engraving. It has survived the shipment very well and plays great! It has a little more resistance and sounds a little darker than my 94XXX silver-plated Mk VI. The tuning is also spot on. The neck tenon diameter is 27.5 mm. I wanna order the hammered copper and the gold plated necks as soon as they are available.

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandroflute So good to hear you got the sax and as I mentioned they are great value for the money and better than a lot of higher priced saxophones in my view.

Is the key work fully ribbed? Some seem to have ribs on the right hand stack but not the left.

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

This tenor is fully ribbed on both left and right.

Hi I’m considering a tenor from them and was curious about the longevity. Does it seem to have held up well over the last couple of years, or is it one of those where it’s good to start but you will want to replace it in a few years?

@iantrewhella9470

8 ай бұрын

Plays great, solid sound and tuning a bargain so I bought another that paid for itself after a gig or 2.

@edickens09

8 ай бұрын

@@iantrewhella9470 that is great to hear. Thanks for the fast response.

Hello, tell please - you bought this instrument on the site itself or on ebay?

Hi, sounds great really! Where did you buy it, at their website or on ebay?

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

You can get it easily on ebay but make sure to ask them to lower the shipping cost to the correct amount.

@gregerlindeberg3949

2 жыл бұрын

@@iantrewhella9470 Ok, thanks listed shipping would be c 250 USD to Sweden, a bit pricey. Whats resonable? 100?

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregerlindeberg3949 I paid $150 to Norway, mention that to them so they lower the shipping.

@gregerlindeberg3949

2 жыл бұрын

@@iantrewhella9470 Thanks, the seem to give me the same price. And thanks for a good review!

What adjustments did you do? Looking seriously to get one of these. Just don't want to waste money on a sax that's not going to make it a year. (I'm sure it will, though).

@iantrewhella9470

Жыл бұрын

Just basic adjustments, tightening up keywork after shipping, it was not loose or bad but I just wanted to make sure, adjusting pads a little to make sure no leaks. Really wasn't so much I needed to do and any sax tech will do it very quick.

@balsavor1

Жыл бұрын

@@iantrewhella9470 Thank you so much. I'm REALLY leaning towards the Imperium.

How much does it weigh? Kg or Lbs.

Out of curiosity, why no f sharp key?

Eastman is a good instrument brand. They make cello’s and violins etc. They know what they are doing and make quality instruments.

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

I am sure Eastman are fine, never tried Any though.

Just curious as to how it's holding up past the 6 month mark. I bought an off brand nickel silver tenor in September 2021 and I had a similar reaction. It's 90% as good as my Selmer S2 and better than my Yamaha. It wasn't as cheap as the EM brand but nowhere near the cost of the big 4.

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

works great with no issues.

@MrVinosity

2 жыл бұрын

@@iantrewhella9470 Great to hear! I ordered an EM curved soprano based on a bit of research and surprisingly good reviews so I'm curious to see if it holds up as well. Thanks for the info!

Nice sound how much was everything?

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

Around $120 neck, sax $700 with shipping, $820 total so it was a bargain.

@kevins.9044

2 жыл бұрын

@@iantrewhella9470 ok nice thanks!!

@kevins.9044

2 жыл бұрын

mine will be here friday they say i hope so. what mouthpice is that?

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevins.9044 It is a Retro Revival 7th avenue South model .115 (Brecker copy)

I was not thinking that lmao

Great playing on the horn! Do you have contact info for how to reach and order from this company?

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Look on ebay for Eastern music vintage coffee but make sure to tell them to adjust the shipping cost so you don't pay too much and when you get the sax have the adjustments done to make sure it's good after shipping.

How's the saxophone holding up over time?

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

works great with no issues.

@smoothvelvetsinger

Жыл бұрын

​@@iantrewhella9470 Great to hear🤗

How much they go for

@iantrewhella9470

11 ай бұрын

Not sure of current prices so try ebay.

Eastman's are Taiwan right?

@iantrewhella9470

Жыл бұрын

Yes I think so but this is not an Eastman.

Ian, you have an AMAZING 62 purple logo tenor, and an ultra-rare Selmer neck. What the heck possessed you to order this horn?! Did they ask you to review it?

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed I have and I adore that but I was curious about this sax and neck. After playing it I was so impressed I decided to share this review (they didn't ask me to review it).

@GrahameEasthope

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ian - do you have a link to their website?

@SAXDAVEBOY

2 жыл бұрын

For one I use this type tenor now. Had a few the same. Out play the five MKVI Tenors I had. Then all my Borganis. Ya is. Other Selmer. Yamamas etc etc etc etc. Well I think 🤔 so. Ha

@iantrewhella9470

2 жыл бұрын

@@GrahameEasthope Hello there, long time... look for Eastern music vintage coffee colour tenor and hand hammered copper tenor neck.

@GrahameEasthope

2 жыл бұрын

@@iantrewhella9470 Ordered one 🙄