Jinbao Bass Saxes: a reference guide
Intro to the new Jinbao bass saxophone reference guide In the original Bassic Sax Blog, I had a Series on Asian-made bass saxophones that dated …
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Jinyin Bass Saxes: a reference guide
Intro to the new Jinyin bass saxophone reference guide Updated July 2, 2026 In the original Bassic Sax Blog, I had a Series on Asian-made …
Review: Fred Lebayle Rosie Bass Sax MP
Fred Lebayle Rosie Bass Saxophone Sax Mouthpiece Rhodium Plated Size 7 Date of manufacturing: Circa 2023 Date of review: 2023/26 I wrote the bulk of the review …
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 …
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. …
The new CONN CAS811
Prelude Conn Selmer’s Description Kessler’s Description Photos Videos Interview with Ryan Lillywhite from Conn Selmer Interview with Dave Kessler Concluding Thoughts Sources Prelude I originally …
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 …
Is a bass sax right for me?
Originally published Dec. 2024. Updated Mar. 2026 Over the past few years I have lost count the number of times I’ve seen posts online saying …
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 …
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 …