Mark VI Mayhem - American vs. Euro

Incredible Mark VI comparison opportunity of two horns that are consecutive serial numbers! It gets WAY better though :) One sax was assembled in America and one was assembled in Europe. Both overhauled back-to-back by the same repair tech with the exact same pads, resonators and specs. We took care to make sure everything was the same, even the spot where we stood and recorded :) I tried to cover all the bases when comparing these two and even edited the video to go back and forth quickly. Below are the specs of each instrument if interested. ENJOY!
American assembled:
Serial No. 144343
High F#
Near mint condition, no previous damage
Soldered bow
TM brass resonators
Body weight: 3115g
Neck weight: 150g
Neck height: 51mm from ground to tip ring
European assembled:
Serial No. 144342
High F#
Near mint condition, no previous damage
Soldered bow
TM brass resonators
Body weight: 3110 g
Neck weight: 161g
Neck height: 56mm from ground to tip ring

[@SAXMINISTRY]

More videos? New Year Resolution?
This was very informative. Please do more. Thanks.

[@skimanization]

I like the American-assembled one it's so rich in sound. Thanks

[@danielstainier793]

👍👍👍😁

[@danielstainier793]

Hi
It’s been a long time, but , what did you believe before the test?
Do you know it can influence the results ?
That’s why we do « double blind tests » in medecine. You don’t know what you are testing !
Very interesting.
Best regards.
Thank you

[@rjbsax]

Great video.

[@MegaRas73]

European for me but I also liked European horn with US neck

[@antoniomusgrove]

I can more overtones (undertones) on the European version but honestly I like the American assembled one it's more upfront.

[@selmer1971]

They sound extremely close

[@stangetz534]

yes good ear. euro body american neck. would go euro horn otherwise. sounded more european, like a french perfume as dave liebman would say. the american one sounded more like ford mustange or a conn.

[@PalKrammer]

Easy to tell Euro played altissimo nicer. Other than that, essentially identical.

[@RogerNordling]

I thought the american mk6 was more spread!

[@larodmusic]

To my ears (although I would say they sound 95% the same) the American sounded a bit punchier and the european more rounded and full.

[@milesberrysax1212]

I like the euro better

[@benhostetler268]

I prefers the American one but the intonation of the MK VI annoys the crap out of me. While it’s still a great horn it’s not the best horn anymore.

[@andrewwright6893]

European by far

[@Saxlicker]

Its 2024 you broke your promise.