What Ever Happened To Vibrator Reeds?
On August 26, 1924, the US Patent Office issued Patent No. 1506364 to Hippolyte Marius Chiron and Frederic Parme, of New York, N.Y. What was it …
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Looking For A Bass? How About A Buescher?
The other day I mentioned that lately most bass saxophones that have appeared for sale or auction have been over-priced. Today’s offering on eBay is almost a …
Gebr. Alexander Mainz Tenor On eBay
I noticed an unusual Dörfler & Jörka horn on eBay yesterday. It’s not unusual in features or appearance. Rather, it’s the name that caught my eye. …
Selmer Mark VI Owners Club Survey Results: A Follow-Up
As I mentioned in an article on November 8, 2009, way back in November 2007, I started a thread on SOTW about the oh so contentious, …
Ever Heard Of A Tone Divider?
This morning I saw something on eBay that I nearly bid on, but just before I hit the bid button, I changed my mind. The …
