Correcting Low End Warbles With A Cork
Years ago I played in a saxophone quintet with a guy who was constantly struggling with his vintage Conn alto (circa 1920s), that had serious …
The Bassic Sax Saxophone Family Gets A Zephyr Tenor Addition
When I was picking up my 10M at World Wide Sax last fall, I asked Steve if he could pull out a King Zephyr for …
Amsterdam’s Cafe Alto
In keeping with my blog’s recent theme of gigantic saxes (1) (2), here’s one for you… Cafe Alto Giant Sax Photography by Chaymation. Source: Flickr Although …
Two More New American-Designed, Asian-Made Bass Saxophones On eBay
Every time I turn around, there seem to be more and more new American-designed, Asian-made bass saxophones appearing on eBay, under brand names that are …
Sometimes Bigger, Is Just Well… Bigger
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the world’s largest saxophone: that being the contrabass of course. However, as many of my readers will know, …