Posted by Huh? on May 08, 2003 at 23:46:03:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Maestro or Jinbao Tuba posted by EdFurth on May 08, 2003 at 21:33:22:
Karl Ziess horns were made by Cerveny and (a few) by Alexander, and so were Czech or German instruments. If Violinking represented the Jinbao as being the same instrument, you may have a case for fraud. If he said the Jinbao was based on an Alexander design, that's a different kettle of fish.
The Jinbao is strnctly a mainland Chinese animal. Before you buy one, check with your local music store to see if they'll service one--some stores won't because of the poor construction.