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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Eugen Schuster saxophones
Updated July 2026 I have a page dedicated to Eugen Schuster saxophones here, on The New Bassic Sax. To see all the various Eugen Schuster …
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 …
Not all Dave Guardala® saxes are equal
Updated July 2026 I have a newly updated Dave Guardala® Saxophone page that focuses on the B&S-made DG horns. I have also include some brochures …
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 …