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 …
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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 …
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 …
Is a vintage sax less reliable?
Updated July 2026 I was having an interesting conversation on a sax discussion board the other day about my new SX90R Shadow tenor. A bunch …
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. …
Vintage American Bass Saxes: Resources
Updated July 2026 Background When I first got my first bass saxophone in October 2000, things were A LOT different in the saxophone landscape: The …