This wonderful SBA tenor belonged to Davide Sanchez, renowned virtuouso.  It was specially chosen for it’s sonic qualities.  A European market silver plated tenor, it is in very good original condition with a clean and rather recent pad setup.  It is a very punchy and bright horn with an addictive immediacy and clarity.  The response is both loud and delicate depending on how one approaches it.  The serial number puts it on the cusp of 40xxx so it is very much the historic Coltrane variety of SBA; early, retaining a lot of Balanced Action qualities yet modernized, fast and nimble.

Among those with experience and knowledge this offers exactly what one would expect from 39-40xxx SBA at its peak of greatness. A top tier playing early SBA in quite good physical condition is never easy to find.  Chosen by a celebrated artist adds another assurance of quality.  I am just getting to know and optimize this instrument and it is enticing.