Hunting Down That Elusive, Perfect, Mark VI
A conversation I was involved with in SOTW got me thinking. Why is that vintage saxophone prices have fallen through the floor, yet Mark VI …
On-Line Resources
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The Currently Available Rico Graftonite & Metalite Mouthpieces
I get an incredible amount of traffic on my site looking for information on Rico mouthpieces. I decided now that the reintroduced Metalite line-up is complete, …
Clothespins, Ukuleles, Guitars, Violins, 8 Track Tapes, & Reeds
Source: eBay.com Here’s a question for you: What do plastic clothes pins and today’s eBay find of a vintage, plastic reed by Mario Maccaferri have …
June 28, 1846: An Important Date In Saxophone History
It was on this date that Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone—and a number of other musical instruments that have faded into the shadows of our …
When Is A Hohner, Not A Hohner?
A recent thread on Sax On The Web had me discussing the newer, stencil Hohner saxophones. I say newer because I don’t know exactly when …