If you are looking for a player that you don’t have to worry about, this is the alto for you. It has a big sound with a fair amount of punch. It would make a great alto to take out on any gig.
The pad job on this horn is older, but still has a fair amount of life left in it. It was padded with nylon resonators, which help to tame down the horn a bit. There were a fair amount of small dings throughout the horn which have been removed. There is no sign of any major damage or any solder joints. Just a lot of honest wear!