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Current Amati production is of instruments that have visual similarity to Yamaha horns, but aren't high quality. There seems to have been at least one or two models after the Amati Toneking models and before the Classic Super, but I've not been able to get pics: I've just heard of them. This was student-quality and wholly made by Amati. *, which was also stenciled as the King Lemaire. If we go by when Amati was created (1945-1948), this would be one of the very first horns from Amati. There are pics of full-on Keilwerth models in here, as well as 'Amati-assembled' horns with their own serial numbers.

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The fun part about that is that some Amatis used full bodies - and sometimes keywork an/or model names, too - from Kohlert, Julius Keilwerth models and probably other manufacturers.

First, Amati was a 'nationalized' company that was made up of bits and pieces of other Czech (Markneukirchen) companies that were around pre-WWII. Oh, I can tell you a lot about Amati saxophones. I would really like to try one of their more professional models, if the student horns play that well. Despite that I belive it to be an exceptional alto for its period. There is solder inside the neck and its a bit rough in there. The build quality on this Amati like the rod fit needs to tweaked when compared to a Conn 6M.

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I believe they restarted the serial numbers at some point. It falls somewhere in the intermediate to entry level professional saxophone category.

The Super Classic Amati 'Kraslice' line has a classic vintage American/German core sound, however the keywork is a bit clunky compared to many horns from the 1980's and newer.

I went to their website and they have several models above the equivalent of this one. Has anyone else ever heard of or played one of these saxes made in the Czech Republic? One more time, I was taught the lesson to 'never judge a book.' This was obviously one of the earlier student models. A beautiful even scale from top to bottom, a nice warm rich tone, and excellent intonation throughout the range. The reason I am posting this is when I play tested the sax, it knocked my socks off. Or you want to play a horn with a number that is close to your idol's saxophone.

It is sometimes (possible erroneously) supposed that five digit MKVIs are the best. Serial numbers can be used to identify supposedly 'better' instruments. Also notice the neck stiffener under the neck which is smooth and does not have a crease like the Paris horns. Identifiable by the elongated pearl RH alternative F# key the bent brass high F# key and the AS/TS110 stamp on the bell. Serial Numbers: 83xxxx and higher, Later models have a neck brace and 7 digit serial numbers.

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It works perfect with Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windws Vista SP1/SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS X 10.5, Mac 10.6, Mac 10.7 operating systems.