I eventually bought this sax after being on the fence between this and Yamaha YAS 280. Although Yamaha is always a safe purchase, I was very curious to test Thomann MK IV... Given that I don't much like shiny lacquer, I did the move and ordered the Thomann.
Okay, we're talking about a great instrument! With the first blow I knew it will be my alto forever. It's not an excellent instrument for the price, it's an excellent instrument, period!
Great intonation, very warm sound, beautiful looks and a solid construction that makes you think that the repair shop may never see that horn.
Needless to say that it came in an amazing gorilla-proof packaging which protected the horn all the way from Germany to Greece.
I'm very happy with my choice and my advice to those looking for a PRO horn is: You have to try this before you spend thousands of euros on a horn that most likely won't be better that this.
Thank you Thomann!
P.S.: The only slightly negative could be its weight. It may feel a bit heavy to some but for me (being a bari player) it's nothing.