SX90R straight alto with engraving typo
In this day and age of knockoffs and counterfeits, we should all be leery if any item we are thinking of buying doesn’t quite look …
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New Dörfler & Jörka (D&J) research/page
I am very pleased to unveil the newest in my 2026 research: the analysis of the Dörfler & Jörka (D&J) data I published earlier this …
Keilwerth’s 100th Anniversary SX90R
Intro Keilwerth’s Description Model Designations Numbers Produced Features Necks Cases Info from JK Website Technical Specs Brochure Page Backstory Concept Considerations Process Timeline Videos P.S. …
GebrM for JK large MOP key touches
Julius Keilwerth saxophones are known for many things: their huge sound; big bells; accurate intonation; sturdy build; longevity; and big MOP key touches. But something …
Hohner President pages back & updated
I am very excited to announce that the Hohner President saxophone pages are back. I carefully reviewed all the material before publishing this section, and …
Welcome to the new Bassic Sax Blog
Hello, and welcome to the new, Bassic Sax Blog and Bassic Sax website. As many of you likely know, the original Bassic Sax Blog and …
Hammerschmidt octave patent
Originally published in 2024. Updated March 2026 German patent application Background Summery Figure 1 Figure 2 Patent claims Photos of Hammerschmidt octave vents 1961 Hammerschmidt …
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, …