{"id":11850,"date":"2009-08-11T11:05:22","date_gmt":"2009-08-11T19:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/blog\/?p=11850"},"modified":"2025-08-09T11:40:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T18:40:28","slug":"hawk-bass-sax-part-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/blog\/2009\/hawk-bass-sax-part-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawk Bass Sax Part II"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday, I wrote about the Hawk bass saxophone<\/a> I happened to stumble across while doing my regular eBay search. I decided to see if I could find out more about this brand because I was somewhat intrigued. Well, I found more than I counted on: It was a most educational trip through some rather obscure Internet pages.<\/p>\n

It seems that the Hawk bass saxophone is the creation of none other than the Pro Woodwind & Brass Division of the JINYIN Group<\/a>. (JINYIN is a name we’ve heard before as\u00a0the brand name of an American-designed, Asian-built bass sax<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0JINYIN’s website,<\/p>\n

The JINYIN Pro Woodwind Division is now manufacturing the Kenny G and Rheuben Allen line of saxophones.<\/p>\n

These instruments are made in the New Kenny G \/ Rheuben Allen workshop located in the JINYIN main factory.<\/p>\n

All work is supervised by Rheuben Allen and inspected by Mr. Allen before being shipped.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Hawk bass saxophone is being described as “new” by JINYIN.<\/p>\n

\"In<\/a><\/p>\n

Source: jinyinprowoodwind-brass.com<\/h6>\n

JINYIN goes on to say:<\/p>\n

The “Hawk” features the bore of the vintage great bass saxophones.<\/p>\n

Articulated G#<\/p>\n

Added closing bar from the F to the F1 keys to help keep the lower register stable.<\/p>\n

Contour case with wheels and a compartment for Mouthpiece and Accessories.<\/p>\n

2 Necks with Neck bag that hold both necks<\/p>\n

Double brace and springs on the low C key<\/p>\n

Double springs on the low Eb key<\/p>\n

The Low C and Eb keys have two springs<\/p>\n

(One on each end of the key) to help insure quick response of these two heavy keys.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Hawk is available in an antique finish by special order. (I think this is an interesting finish option.)<\/p>\n

\"Antique<\/a><\/p>\n

Source: jinyinprowoodwind-brass.com\/hawk_bass<\/h6>\n

I’ve included a slide show of the photos of the Hawk bass saxophone. Enjoy…<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

Source: jinyinprowoodwind-brass.com\/hawk_bass<\/h6>\n

You will notice that a number of these photos have appeared in my series on American-designed,\u00a0Asian-made bass saxophones<\/a> before. Most notably, the double necks and their pouch are the same photo used in the ads for the Orpheo bass<\/a>. The rest of the Orpheo photos are the same as well. Therefore,\u00a0it is safe to assume that Orpheo and Hawk are the same horn.<\/p>\n

At this point I am speculating that the older Orpheo<\/a> bass, the JINYIN<\/a>, and the DLM <\/a>are based on an older design by the JINYIN company. However, this is purely speculation.<\/p>\n

In any event, JINYIN seems to be one of the actual manufactures of bass saxophones. Another one that I’ve come across is Canex<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It’s just a shame that these instruments are not available to try anywhere. Mail order appears to be the only way to play-test these new bass saxophones. I just would rather not have to buy 2 or 3 bass saxophones and return them, in order to see what they are like.<\/p>\n

After writing as much I have about these horns, I must admit, I would love to try them out. It would be most interesting to see if I could be swayed to give up my vintage Buescher, for a new bass sax of either American or French-inspired design… Even if it is Asian-built.<\/p>\n

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