Mini Saxophone Forum

Saxophone - Old dogs learning new tricks 
45 years ago I acquired a conn trumpet that was dingy, dented all over and the keys were sticky. After a facelift I began my music career as a trumpet ...

Whats so great about Selmer? 
Im a school music extension student and i have chosen to do my assignment on the selmer saxophone. Basically i want to know why are they THE saxophone ...

4 Old Saxophones 
Hello,

I have 4 old saxophones and I'm try to find out a little more about those.

I've tried to do some research on it with no results.

I also ...

Gerald Albright alto mouthpiece? 
On a You Tube post, Albright said he used a Studio 100 C
mouthpiece. But looking at the video, he is using a Brilhart White Diamond hard rubber. Any ...

1932 Selmer Saxophone 
I found an old Selmer serial # 18637 I think this dates it as either a 1932 Cigar Cutter OR Balanced Action series. Under the serial # it says " Sole ...

How much should I sell my used antique Martin alto saxaphone? 
It has a little bit of wear and tear. I have it in the repair shop right now and am thinking of selling it because I want a new one. The tone holes are ...

pocket sax 
Has any one heard of the xaphoon or pock sax? I saw it on e-bay and am courious. it seems okay but I have4 no idea. Maybe I am just lookingat the price....

saxophone mouthpiece comparisons 
is there a chart that compares mouthpiece opening of the various major manufacturers

Sopranino saxophone sound 
Can anyone give a few words about what a sopranino sounds like? Does it have an oboe quality like the soprano does?

I need a new Tenor Mouthpiece 
Hey everyone,

I need a new Tenor sax mouthpiece. Sadly I dropped my much loved Berg Larsen on the ground and it chipped and cracked. I am very ...

Adolphe Sax 1900 - where can I get advice about value? 
I have had an Adolphe Sax that is dated 1900 and in original case with a Medaille d'or marking and serial no 289 and has the address of 84 Rue Myrha, Paris ...

What Alto sax should i buy?? 
I have been playing the Alto Saxophone for about 7 years and have really enjoyed playing. I have had an Earlham Professional series 2 for the 7 years and ...

Antique Winds Sax 
I am selling my sons sax for 650, it is an antique winds and very pretty. Does that sound like a reasonable price?

Jazz Beginner 
I have been trained in classical B-flat clarinet, and have been playing for 14 years. I would like to step it up and make the jump to saxophone. Do you ...

Pro Players - Is it O.K. To play without pay in a mall , to sell your CD.s? 
Is it O.K. To play in outside places ?

Another alto/tenor question... 
hey i'm looking to buy a saxophone and i used to play the alto. however i'm not quite sure which out of the 3 that i prefer. would anyone be able to tell ...

alto or tenor saxophone 
So i've decided to take up the saxophone and wondering what the difference in sound is like between the alto and the tenor. I understand that most people ...

Saxophone lessons? 
Hi everyone, Im about to buy my first alto sax. Ive never played a sax before, and was wondering if anyone could tell me if it is necessary to have lessons?...

Learning to play saxophone - where to start my research? 
I'm kinda lost...
I would like to learn how to play sax.
But I have no knowledge about this instrument.
I kinda like the ones in Jazz music.
Is ...

sax stencil? 
I am trying to do some research for a friend.

He has a sax he got when he was in Europe several years ago. The sax is engraved “Conrad Alto Series II”...

saxophone mutes 
I am about to move into an apartment and am looking for a saxophone mute. ca anyone offer me some advice as to what i should be looking at.

Conn 28M Saxophone for Sale 
Selling my Conn 28M in great condition. Has plastic key guard and original case. Email me for more info and pictures. damonhall69@gmail.com

Please help!!!Conn saxophone, What do i have? 
I am an owner of a very? old CONN saxophone. Looks nearly like new.! For a long time i wonder what i had in hands. The problem is i dont know what kind ...

The greatest saxophone players ever. 
Check out this list of famous saxophone players and share your thoughts.

Who in your mind are the greatest sax players ever? Who is your favorite ...

what is the best reed to start with never played before 
i want to learn the saxophone where do i start

Selmer US Alto Saxophone - serial numbers 
I have purchased a Selmer Alto Saxophone, unsure of the model but the serial number starts with an "8" and is 6 digits long. Is it really a Selmer?

Saxophone Quartet Music 
I have an extensive library of 950 charts for sax quartet and some quintets. Anyone willing to trade chart-for-chart with the Toronto Saxophone Quartet?...

Martin Handcraft Low Pitch Committee - FOUND AT GOODWILL 
I just found a beautiful Martin Handcraft Low Pitch Committee Alto Sax at my local Goodwill... I just need some help figuring out what exactly I have. I ...

1926 Martin Alto Sax 
I have a 1926 Martin Alto sax that was passed to me from my grandfather who bought it new. I still have the original 50 year guarantee that came with it ...

Comparing alto saxes? 
I need an alto sax for my daughter. I am currently looking at three used ones: Jupiter (model #?), Selmer as300, Yamaha yas23. Any suggestions?

sax embouchure ? 
over the last few weeks I have been told my embouchure is all wrong First I covered my lower teeth with my lip
and I was told this is not the best way ...

Article on Selman Saxophones 
Article: Selman Saxophones: Not Just a Misspelling of Selmer!

Since this article on Selman Saxophones was written by one of our writers, it has caused ...

Bundy II Alto. ye or ne? 
Is this a good sax to buy? It seems like a good deal? Any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to help. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/...

Advice on Sax Alto VS Sax Tenor  Not rated yet
I have rented for last 3 months a Selmer Sax Alto to see if I was able to play and ultimately buy one, if I liked it. I just LOVE it , and I am ready to ...

Sept. 14, 1915 mini saxaphone 12 - 15" high  Not rated yet
Helping a friend trying to find an appraisal store he has a ATD SEPT. 14, 1915
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44812 The 8 could be A letter B
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This information ...

Saxophone Beginner - Have a Heart  Not rated yet
It's been 5 days since I began my journey into the world of the saxophone. Last week I picked up an alto sax from a nearby pawn shop and purchased a beginner ...

Is my Saxophone rare its a Whaley and Royce co  Not rated yet
Saxophone is a Tenor,,,its a Whaley and Royce co,,,,,out of toronto 91221 is the serial number

overhaul saxophone or not  Not rated yet
We have an older Armstrong saxophone our 10 year old is playing. This is her second year and she seems to like it and is doing well. The sax needs refurbished....

Lipson sax?  Not rated yet
Hi, has anyone ever heard of or know anything about a saxophone brand called Lipson? There´s one for sale here in Norway, but i have never heard about ...

Wm. Frank Co.  Not rated yet
Does any one know ANYTHING at all about this sax? It was given to my sister by a friend 0of the family. Could someone please help me, your help would be ...

yamaha or selmer soprano  Not rated yet
I'm a former tenor/alto person who now wants to switch to soprano...can't make a decision on which brand to purchase. Any suggestions/recommendations ...

Saxophone Buying Recommendations  Not rated yet
I have always loved the sound of a saxophone and I am interested in purchasing one to learn to play. I am looking for a good quality intermidate alto/jazz....

KDIVS SAX  Not rated yet
are they any good i am very interested in buyng a soprano sax but on a very tight budget please help

Best current model Selmer Tenor Sax?  Not rated yet
I'm on the market for a new Selmer tenor sax. I was wondering which of the current professional models available is actually the best?

Martin tenor saxophone  Not rated yet
I'm looking into buying a Martin 1957 tenor sax. I have only ever played on Selmers, and newer instruments in general. Can anyone give me a comparison ...

Alto vs Tenor???  Not rated yet
Up until the back end of October 2008, I had been fit and healthy.
Late october I had a Brain Haemmorage.

In March this year I began to suffer from ...

a good gift idea - saxophone  Not rated yet
hi, i'm looking for a gift for my friend. He plays the tenor saxophone.
This is what i had in mind:

http://www.gadgetireland.com/images/uploads/minisaxophone....

album called JAVA from the late 50s - where to find it?  Not rated yet
been looking for it for some time, any thoughts on how to find it?

Jimmy Lyons & Jimmy Lunceford  Not rated yet
Does anyone know what sax Jimmy Lyons & Jimmy Lunceford played????

Used Martin Alto Saxophone   Not rated yet
Looking to sell a used Martin alto needs work some dents wear etc Serial # 198287 Indiana. I want to sell it. Any idea how much I can get for it ?...

serial number history  Not rated yet
i have a newyorker with serial number 8475. any history on it

Cibailli  Not rated yet
hey, i was just browsing through some brands of saxophones looking for one to buy and i came across "Cibaili" and because im just new to it all i was wondering ...

Good Sax?  Not rated yet
Hey guys, I'm an Alto Saxophone player with 2 years experience, but haven't played in 3 years. I just recently decided to make the move to take up the ...

what factory in china are anaxa tenor saxes made?  Not rated yet
I'm trying to find and contact the factory that makes anaxa tenor saxophones. I am a professional touring musician and just purchased a anaxa to double ...

Soprillogy - brand new Soprillo album!  Not rated yet
I've just found a new album called Soprillogy, which seems to be the world's first Soprillo CD!

I reckon it's fantastic, much better than I was expecting....

Thinking about buying LA-615IMC Sop Sax  Not rated yet
I am thinking about buying a new (advertised) LA-615IMC Sop Sax. I have three questions: 1) I thought LA Sax discontinued the la-615 line years ago, how ...