Clearing up confusion about Migma
For years I have watched the confusion of English-only speakers/readers as they struggle to make sense of the German acronym: Migma. We see Migma stencilled …
Keilwerth SX90R Shadow Tenor Review
Originially published Aug. 2024. Updated Feb. 2026 Intro Tone & Timbre Does material matter? Response Nope, not just advertising hype Feel Key Action All things …
Keilwerth SX90R Tenor Sax Review
Keilwerth Tenor Sax SX90R: Model JK3400-8-0 Country of origin: Germany Finish: Gold lacquer key and body finish Price: varies greatly depending on where you live, …
Keilwerth SX90R Alto Sax Review
Keilwerth Alto Sax SX90R: Model JK2400-5B-0 Country of origin: Germany Finish: Black nickel plate with gold lacquer keys and bell Price: varies greatly depending where you …
Review of P. Mauriat Bass Sax
Originally published July 2024. Updated March 2026. Intro Specs Specs & Video from P. Mauriat Case MPs Used in Playtest Uwe Ladwig’s Playtest for Sonic …
Review of a Jinbao-made Bass Sax
Originally published Aug. 2023. Updated March 2026 When I originally wrote this review I based it on about 1 hr of time with the horn. …
Beware: Fake Keilwerths made in China
Originally published in 2021. Updated in 2026. 2026 Update Info Definitions Consequences Fake Keilwerths Fake Shadow Tenor Compare & Contrast Necks Front Views Left Hand …
Patent of a knockoff: the Jinbao bass
Originally published Dec. 2020. Completely updated March 2026. Abstract Patent Diagram Patent Background Description Claims Jinbao-made Bass Gallery Selmer Bass Sax History Questions About Knockoffs …
How to correctly practice something
Originally published in April 2020. Updated 2025 Given we are all doing our part and social distancing right now, many of us are finding ourselves …
Review of a XuQiu bass sax by Jinyin
Originally published March 2016. Updated March 2026. Oh what a difference 10 years make. Although I haven’t played another one of these Jinyin-made, vintage American …