Pan American Saxophones From 1931
As promised, this is the second instalment of the saxophone pages from the 1931 catalogue from the Chicago Musical Instrument Co. While the first article …
The Chicago Musical Instrument Co.
One of the vintage catalogues I was sent a few years ago was for the Chicago Musical Instrument Co. The catalogue is recorded as being …
Finding A Replacement Case For Your Vintage Sax
If you’ve ever bought a vintage saxophone, you have likely encountered the same problem that I have: Either the case needs to be replaced immediately, …
In Memoriam: Remembering Ernest Kahlke
It was 20 years ago today, on April 24, 1996, that my dad, Ernest Kahlke, passed away. Like my mom, who would go on and …
The Mythical Selmer Mark VII Baritone Saxophone
Does a Selmer Mark VII baritone saxophone really exist? When Selmer introduced the Mark VII’s in 1974, only altos and tenors ever made it into …
