Saxophone Questions & Answers

alto sax neck tightener 
why don't my neck does not screws tight, it keep moving?

Santa Fe Bb saxophone  
looking to purchase a reasonable priced saxophone for my daughter any advice on the Santa Fe Bb saxophone

1914 Low Pitch Bruno Saxophone  
I have this saxaphone that was my great grandmother's and would like to find out as much about it as possible. It is silver in color, and has engravings ...

F# key - Saxophone 
Is it better to buy an alto saxophone with or without the F# key?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having it?

is cecilio a good saxophone brand 
i was wondering if cecilio was a good brand becouse i was thinking of buying one?

when was the alto sax created 
when was the alto sax created?

ligature 
does it affect the tone quality depending on the ligature

Yanagisawa Soprano Curved Sax 
I have a Yanagisama Curved Soprano sax
This sax is a bit unusual in that it has a serial number only(00114525)but no letters The other unusal thing is ...

soprano dixon saxophone? 
Hello,
Does someone know about Dixon saxes ? It's a mystery to me and I'd like to buy a Dixon soprano. Thank you.

What does alto mean? 
what does alto mean

How old is my buescher aristocrat alto sax Serial number 53xxxx 
My grandmother got me this when i was in 7th grade about 10 years ago. I havent pled it in a long time and was wondering where can i find out how old and ...

sorkin new york alto sax #2329 
is this a martin stencil and any idea of the vintage?

Where to laquer a saxophone 
Where can I get my saxophone laquered?
I would like to laquer it Purple.

selmer alto A500 2006 worth 
how much is it worth case included

Is this a good saxophone brand? 
1920 King H N Alto Saxophone

cannonball sax 
What can you say about cannonball sax? Is it better than selmer,yamaha or keilherth?Regarding price and quality.I'm interested in soprano sax.

Selmer Super 80 Tenor Sax 
WHAT IS THE GOING PRICE OF A USED SELMER SUPER 80 TENOR SAX AND IS IT A COLLECTOR HORN AND A PRO HOEN HOW DOES IT PEFORM AGENST A SELMER MARK 6 HORN ...

When is it time to advance In saxophone quality? 
I've played the alto for 5 years and have always wondered when I (or if I should) switch from a beginner to pro sax. Should I wait or does it depend on ...

Which saxophone is better? 
I bought my daugter an etude sax for 300 online. I went ot out local music store and he said my sax phone was not a very good sax and offered me an antigua ...

Armstrong or Bundy 2 Saxophone 
I am looking at 2 used saxophones. One is an Armstrong the other is a Bundy 2. Which would you recommend?

Parker saxophones 
Any information on Parker saxophones especially the value of a 10 year old one?

YTS-61 Tenor Sax value 
I have a Yamaha YTS-61 sax with serial #1798. I know that this is one of the first tenor saxes that Yamaha built, and it is a well playing instrument....

Starting Saxophone 
I haven't ever really played an instrument before and I was looking over saxophones to buy and I noticed things like rocking tables. I was wondering what ...

blowing into my sax 
When I began to play my sax it feels hard to blow through sometimes, like there is resistance. WHat could I be doing wrong? Should it feel easy to blow ...

Saxophone brands - Joe Henderson and Dexter Gordon 
I want to know what brand of saxophone used Joe Henderson and Dexter Gordon. Can somebody help me?

Playing the Saxophone 
I have never played an instrument in my life, but I have always been impressed with the saxophone and its sound. I like the sound of the saprano sax and ...

info about a soprano sax called "The Woodwind" 
I have an old soprano sax that is marked "The Woodwind" South Bend,Ind.Do you have any info about this horn.Value? etc.

Quality of Empire King Saxophone 
Is an Empire King a good quality saxophone?

New Alto Saxophone - playing a certain range of notes 
I recently bought a new alto sax that is clearly a much better quality than my older one. However, I'm having a slight problem playing a certain range ...

Armstrong saxaphones and their quality 
I see on your website a description of Armstrong Sax and how a vintage one might be good for a beginner, which is what my son would be. However, then you ...

Beginner's or Pro Saxophone: What's the difference? 
What differences in construction exist on a beginner's, intermediate, and professional alto saxophone?

What sax should i get? 
I have been playing saxophone since the fourth grade and i am now going into seventh grade, I have been practicing with a saxophone that I have been renting ...

date my vito sax 
my vito soprano sax serial #10764424 when was it built

Comparison - Vito and Bundy Saxophone 
What's the difference between a vito and a bundy saxophone?

Notes on a tenor saxophone 
I can't find out what notes are in a b flat minor and major scale... I'm learning this for school in september but I'm way behind everyone else... could ...

Gold frosted Bundy Selmer Sax 
How do I know if it's an alto or base sax? or for that matter, what kind of sax is it? The model number is 633242.
Thanks

frank holton E flat alto model 28099 LP price 
need to know a price of saxophone

whats better to clean a soprano? swabs or pad guard? 
Swabs or pad guards to clean a soprano sax? which is better? Any advice will be appreciated

22mm conn saxophone 
i have a conn 22mm sax #n271762 im gest trying to find the date it was made. i dont know alot about the sax and id like to play it but i dont know what ...

Which Mouthpiece is Better? 
Which mouthpiece is better? an Rousseau alto sax Classical 4R mouthpiece, a Selmer C Star, or a Selmer C Double Star? I need a new mouthpiece and these ...

etude alto sax 
Is the etude alto sax an american made sax?

sax value? 
I have a sax on the mouthpiece it says ;
vincent bach 6-1/2 AL. ON THE BASE THERE IS A PICTURE ENGRAVED IT SAYS :"AMERICAN CONN U.S.A.SERIAL #7106629....

WM Frank made in chicago silver tenor 
I found an older (probably late 30's or 40's) tenor at a garage sale for $70. The bell says "WM Frank Co,
Chicago, IL. Paramount Artist" The bell ...

Beginners Saxophone 
What kind of saxaphone do beginners use?

what is the best electronic alto 
Hi...I am 58 and want to learn the sax - but live in an apartment, so the noise would be too much. How about my buying an electronic sax?

Any good ideas ...

how do you know key of saxophone? 
how do you know if your saxophone is in b-flat or e-flat?

I'm 53 years old, interested but have never played the sax. Is it too late to begin?  
I am 53 years old. I'm very interested in playing the sax. I will be getting an alto sax in the next few weeks. I have never played the sax before. How ...

How much is my alto sax 
HI I have a used buescher aristocrat big b alto saxophone and I wanted to know how much could I get by selling it to a pawn shop?

1951 buescher alto saxaphone 
I have a 1951 alto sax from buesher that is in decent condition and still sounds great in the original case, how much do you think its worth?

selmer ligatures 
I have purchased a Selmer Alto Kookabura sax collectors model which comes with a super selmer Mouthpiece 'E '.

Am I better off looking at purchasing ...

Info on Bundy II Saxophone 
Hi - I have a Budy II alto sax by the Selmer Company USA. It's been looked at by an instrument repair tech. We are trying to clear my uncle's estate. I'...

What is the best type to learn? 
I really want to learn to play the sax but I am confused about wht type I should pursue. I am grown so I feel that I am going to work at this. Not just ...

Tenor sax and bubbling sound 
WHY DO I GET A STRANGE BUBBLING SOUND WHEN I PLAY BOTTOM D AND E

BUESCHER 400 BARITONE SAXOPHONE 
I am not musically literate.Is this a quality instrument?

How to clean a sax 
A friend who passed on recently left me an alto sax. I'm a bass player with no horn playing or owning experience. I had a guy play the horn; he said ...

What brand of saxophone do I have? 
I have a serial number and know that there is a "R" in a circle on the insrument, what brand is it?

Yamaha, Cecilio or Selmer? 
Which one is best out of Yamaha, Cecilio and Selmer? Could you please number them from 1 - 3 (1 being the best). Thank you so much!

Saxophone - best brand???? 
I have been playing sax for 3 years and im looking into pro sax so i wanna know some prefered brands.

Soprano Sax problem 
I'm trying out a soprano sax, Jupiter Artist Series, and love the sound, but I often get the upper octave when playing the bottom space F and second line ...

Selmer Bundy Alto Neck Question 
I've purchased a Selmer Bundy alto sax for my daughter for this coming fall in school. It is used, and looks like it needs a new neck (the current neck ...

Worth of Saxophone 
What would the value of a 1921 saxophone be? It was made in Elkhorn, Wisconson and the company is Frank Holton & Company. On the back of the saxophone ...

Playing low C on saxophone 
I just started playing alto sax. I had a sax from my HS days that I had re-padded. However I cannot hit the low C for weeks now. How can I know if its ...

selmer mark VI alto saxophone 
I have a selmer mark VI that was made in france that is approximately 40 years old in good condition that is still played on a monthly basis. How much ...

Vito Vs Bundy (Alto Sax) 
Which is better, or not as good and why?

Yamaha Alto YAS-53 
I am looking for a used Yamaha student or intermediate level alto sax for my son. Some one intruduced me to a college student wanting to sell his used ...

Saxophone mouthpieces for beginners 
what is the better type of mouthpiece rubber or metal to use for beginners?

Rossetti Saxes 
I play King Super 20's. Looking for a bari-- inexpensive but good quality. Never heard of Rossetti.
Anybody know anything?

meyer alto 
can anyone tell me where i could find a serial number list for karl meyer saxs? specifically alto.. thanks.

Swapping to Soprano from Alto 
How easy is it to swap between the soprano saxophone and the alto saxophone. Is the fingering the same and if you play the same fingering is this the same ...

Cecilio Soprano Saxes 
Are Cecilio Soprano saxes any good? I have been playing tenor saxophone for 7 years now and i am considering purchasing an inexpensive soprano.

What is the difference between the Selmer AS300 and AS500 saxophones? 
My son will be in 6th grade band next school year. The band instructor recommends the Selmer AS500, but I have found a Selmer AS300 for an awesome price....

Is it me or the sax 
I have been playing clarinet for many years. i just recently picked up a alto sax. I am almost positive i am doing every thing right but it is very hard ...

Saxaphone Pricing 
I found an armstrong 3000 Saxaphone in my attic. Is it worth anything of value. Would it be a good beginners sax. Do saxaphones have a shelf life and if ...

Bundy Tenor Saxophone 
Roughly what is a Geo. M. Bundy tenor saxophone worth?
I believe its from the 40's or 50's.

Best saxophone brands 
I'm going to get a alto saxaphone for middle school band and i was wondering what some name brands for saxaphones are?

Baritone sax low notes 
I always play the alto saxophone but for my schools last concert my teacher asked me to play baritone and i agree.But alot of the problems are my low notes ...

Selmer Bundy "Low Pitch" tenor 
I'm looking for info on a tenor I purchased.

Selmer-Bundy "Low Pitch" tenor serial #130469.

Bill

Getzen Capri tenor saxophone can some one date it.  
The serial number for this sax is 390546 and i was wondering about what time this sax was made and by who??

what is the market value for a late 1920,s cg conn saprano saxophone 
i have a late 1920,s saprano saxophone and would like to know the market value if it

Yas 62 or yas 62II  
I recently purchased a Yamaha 62II alto but the engraving near the serial number says 62. Do 62II's say 62 or is it a 62 and not a 62II?

Vintage Conn mystery ?? 
Dear friends, I ran across your website, and I am desperately hoping you can help. My father had an old vintage CG Conn saxophone, but I am confused an ...

Sax player who played yakkety yak don't talk back. 
What sax player played yakkety yak don't
talk back?

playing the sax with nine fingers 
hi,
I am very different i only have nine fingers and i was wondering if i would be able to play the sax?

Supreme saxophone 
Hi, does anyone know a brand called "Supreme"?
My friend recently got one Supreme u.s.a vintage finish alto saxophone. I even can't search it out on ...

saxophone problems 
I got my saxophone spit swiper stuck in my saxophone neck

Start with alto or tenor saxophone? 
Hi,

I'm looking at learning the sax and the one I really want to learn is the tenor sax, but various people have told me it's better to start with the ...

How old is this saxophone? 
I have an alto saxophone I got used 30+ years ago. It says Vito, Kenosha Wisconsin. I was wondering if anyone has any info on these maker?

Spencer Saxaphone? 
I saw an alto at a pawn shop, the brand was "spencer". Has anyone heard of this brand?

Where to buy Reeds 
I'm wondering where I can buy reeds in Brooklyn, NY

Age of Lark silver plated Alto. Serials Shanghai, China 
On the bell Shanghai, China M 4012 #10, on body CL012. How old is this horn? Still plays great!

Baron saxophones 
Can anyone tell me what quality Baron saxophones are???:s I would really like to know the pros and cons

Neck Piece for Tenor Sax 
I need to order or fix the neck piece of the Tenor Sax, how do i go about it?

free sheet music 
where can you get free 7th grade print out sheet music.

Buescher tenor saxophone : High notes 
Hi. I recently purhcased a Buescher Aristocrat Tenor: I think 1951/1956. Great horn. Completely adjusted and necessary pads replaced, etc.

When I ...

Where to Get Saxophone Pads 
Where do I get pads for my 50 year old sax?

HELP ME PLEASE!!!~saxophone groups-please answer me i hav a report due!!! 
what type of groups does the saxophone play in?

Gretsch Bari Saxophone 
Hi. I have a Bari Saxophone with the Gretsch name engraved on the bell and under that is engraved Commander Chicago, Brooklyn, U.S.A. I was woundering ...

Prestini model - (Prestini Saxophone) 
How do I know if a prestini is an intermediate model or a student model?

HELP! ^_^ What type of saxophone should I get? 
What type of saxophone should I get?

Confort:
She is a 5'7'' Delicate girl about 140 lbs
Her fingers I would say Normal (skinny and long).

Sound:...

can you play saxophone without front teeth? 
My fiancee wants to learn sax but has no front teeth. Will he still manage? Second thing, which is best to start on? I'm thinking tenor, but am I right?...

I am wondering whether to switch saxophones in high school 
I have a good-ol' alto saxophone that's the exact same age as me. Thirteen years old. It still has it's color as well. My saxophone teacher says that the ...

Lark Saxophone 

Hello,

I am looking for information about an old brand saxophone: Lark.
A friend of mine had one hanging over the fireplace.. HAD.. it is still working ...

Date of Manufacture - Conn Tenor Saxophone 22M 
I recently obtained a Conn Tenor Saxophone 22M

The serial number is 4004685. Please advise the date and place of manufacture

ROXY Tenor Saxophone 
Have you ever seen a Tenor Saxophone with 'ROXY' engraved inside the bell? I would like to find out who actually is the manufacturer of this Tenor Saxophone ...

Music books level  
I have been playing the sax for a year and I was curious about the music books and which ones are more effective. Especially the learning how to play....

Help with Tenor Saxophone  
I play the Alto sax and my school teacher has a tenor and would like me to play it but not sure if kneck and mouth piece must be lined up with right thumb ...

Sopranino Saxophone Question 
Who originally created the sopranino saxophone or did it have more then one creator?

Special or Unusual Features on an Alto Sax 
Is there anything unusual or special about the Alto Saxophone?

Alto to tenor 
How do i play alto music with my tenor sax?

saxophone  
if i play a clarinet would i be able to play a saxophone?

what would recommend? 
Is the Selmer Aristrocrat AS600L a quality sax, is the Conn 24M a quality sax? Is one better than the other? Which would you recommend? Thank you, Adrian ...

mouthpiece sizes 
i need to buy a mouthpiece and have seen a lot of different sizes for tenor saxophones . mainly the 4c and 5c. i am a clarinet player who is going to be ...

Cecilio Brand 
I wanna know if this brand if gonna be a good one for me Im a begginer.

Which year for my Strasser Marigaux ? 
I am the owner of a Strasser Marigaux Alto, wich number is 4495.

I'd like to now wich year my alto has been built?

Cibaili 
I've played clarinet all my life, now switching to alto sax I'm investigating. Is Cibaili a quality instrument. I have a Selmer Paris clar. but I don't ...

Advanced Soloing - Squealing - (Tenor Saxophone) 
I am from a small town school with an unknowledgeable director, i would like to know the way to squeal on a tenor sax just like professionals. I have full ...

Saxophone - date invented 
When was the saxophone invented ?

Beginner Sax 
I am a 52 year old male that wants to start playing the Alto Sax. What would be the best beginner Sax?

Conn Saxophone 
I have recently inherited a C G Conn Saxophone in its original case. The serial number is 76602. It is in working condition and exterior shows wear, but ...

Rossetti saxophone 
Is Rossetti a good saxophone brand?

Simple Saxophone  
My 11 year old wants to play the saxophone, what is the best type for her? She is a beginner, and really wants to play.

Cannonbal Saxophones 
Does anyone have any comments on the Cannonbal Saxophones?

best soprano sax  
I played alto and tenor in HS (many moons ago) and loved tenor however due to physical limitations am unable to hold tenor, could hold soprano, however ...

Entry level sax 
Hi, I'm a beginner ( actually a complete novice!) and want to know which is the best type of sax to learn on.
I want to play the tenor, when able but ...

best saxophone for 14 year old 
I thinking about buying a saxophone for my 14 year old son. What type is best, and should I purchase a new one or old (1920-1940) like I have been told?...

Jazz saxophone tips for student.  
im a student that has been playing in our schools advanced jazz for 2 years on a 52 yamaha bari and just want to know some tips that would help me improve....

Alto player learning bari as a secondary instrument 
I am a high school freshman, and I have been playing alto sax since I was nine years old. I am the only freshman sax player who was accepted into my schools ...

Beginner Saxophone Player Learning On A Soprano 
I received a soprano sax as a wedding gift from my husband. I want to learn how to play it. I understand that it is unusual for someone to begin on such ...

early 1900's curved Soprano Sax tuning 
When I play my Sax on the lowest note the key on my A 440 piano
is a G. My sax also says low pitch on lower back of the neck. What would be the key of ...

Grassi Alto Sax 
What is your opinion on the Ida Marie alto sax made by Grassi?

Switching to sax from clarinet 
Hi,
I am considering switching from clarinet to saxophone. I would like to ask your opinion.
I am a beginner on the clarinet - I know all the fingerings,...

What type of Saxaphone? 
Hi There, I want to learn to play the saxaphone but am confused as to what type of saxaphone I should buy?! Any help gratefully received!

Hitting Low Notes on Tenor Sax 
I have a problem hitting the low notes on the tenor sax. Any suggestions.

alto or tenor saxophone 
WHich one is better for a begginer, the alto or tenor?

Where to buy the fingering chart for Soprano Saxophone? 
Hi,i played Clarinet before,recently i switch to play soprano Saxophone but i don't have the fingering chart.I can't find it from the internet. Anybody ...

Bari saxophone help 
I used to play clarinet but switched to the bari sax, I can play all the notes fine but have trouble with the low D and E, they always come out an octave ...

Selmer Bundy tenor saxophone - How old and whats this worth 
I have a Selmer Bundy tenor saxophone my dad bought me in 1973. Serial or Model number on the bell is 638152. Its scratched up and has a small dent on ...

Are Stephanhouser saxophones good? 
Stephanhouser SAS1000 Series Alto Saxophone is this a good saxophone?

Beginning playing Saxaphone 
Which type of Saxaphone is commonly the easiest for a beginner to pick up?

Difficult to switch from Clarinet to Soprano? 
Hi.
I am a clarinet player, playing mainly outdoor marches.
Am thinking of switching over to Soprano sax, mainly with a feeling that the embroucher would ...

best alto sax classical mouthpiece; metal 
i am taking my grade 3 exam shortly and fail to get high notes easily with my basic learners mouthpiece. i have a yamaha 4c mouthpiece but struggle to ...

Comparing Baron, King and Buescher Alto Sax 
I've rented an Alto sax for 3 yrs and now my youngest son also wants to play it for his classroom instrument. I am thinking of buying now. I have an ...

bruno ny saxophone  
i just want to know about bruno ny saxophone perfection made usa 1915 thanks

best mouthpiece type 
if i wanted a sound like david sanborn what mouthpiece and ligature would i use ?

How to play low f on a saxaphone 
is it hard to play low f on a saxaphone

How much is my sax worth? 
I was given my grandfathers sax, he use to play it when i was a child. How can i find out when it was made and what its worth? The serial# is 547273

Anyone ever heard of an AKD Saxaphone? 
I have an alto sax I am wanting to sell. It has the letters AKD and the numbers 9705039 engraved on it. I have searched the internet and have not been ...

difference betwwen alto and tenor saxophone 
what is the the diffrence between a alto saxophone and a tenor?

From Clarinet to Saxophone  Not rated yet
I've been playing the clarinet for over 12 years now. I chose the instrument in junior high without much thought. However, I have always loved the sound ...

Armstrong alto sax worth  Not rated yet
i have an armstrong alto sax 8 years old and want to sell. How much is it worth?

WHAT IS A BUFFET DYTONATION 1952 TENOR WORTH ?  Not rated yet
WHAT IS A TENOR SAX WORTH A BUFFET 18 20 DYNYNION 1952 WORTH USED

old vito sax  Not rated yet
can any old vito sax be returned and get and get another one from the company after neccessary procedure?

sax advise   Not rated yet
hi,
can anyone tell me any info on a roy benson alto sax.
does anyone know of roy benson.
is there any helpful advice before i start playing.
thanks....

Quest about Martin Handcrafted saxophone  Not rated yet
Hello Sax friends,
I play on a Martin the Tenor 1946 . But my old friend came in with his old sax (Alto) with serialnumber 110xxx. I think I found thats ...

Selmer New York Low Pitch  Not rated yet
I have a selmer New York Low Pitch. VERY VINTAGE LOOK. Silver. Can you tell me how much it's worth? Serial number 118858

Buescher "High Pitch" Tenor  Not rated yet
I have a Buescher True Tone Tenor, marked "High Pitch", serial # 37051, and am interested in date of manufacture and possible value. It is silver in ...

Martin Saxophone - What is it?  Not rated yet
I've inherited a Sax from my Father and I would like to know something about it?

It is a Martin. The engraving says: The Martin Band Inst Co Elkhart ...

Alto to Soprano sax  Not rated yet
I played alto sax years ago for about 10 years. Just loved it!! Years have gone by, and I would really like to start playing again. For some reason ...

getzen elkhorn saxophone  Not rated yet
I have a vintage one. What is it worth. It is an alto sax. It has engraving from the company.

Stephanhouser Saxophones  Not rated yet
Is Stephanhouser a good saxophone brand?

Conn saxophone value  Not rated yet
What is the value of Conn saxophone serial number M267032 A ?

Martins Saxophone Value  Not rated yet
What is the value of a Martin Teno Sax Model number 121368?

Tenor Saxophone  Not rated yet
What is the difference between the Cecilio AS-180PL and the TS-180PL?

tenor sax age  Not rated yet
I have a tenor sax made by vega with the vega stamp in it. Have serial numbers. Wondering how old it is and the value, if any......

Patd Dec 8, 1914
...

best alto and tenor brands for public middle school use  Not rated yet
We have some money in the budget to buy saxophones! What is your recommedations for brands and models for tenor and alto saxaphones for middle school use?...

Learning to improvise and play jazz  Not rated yet
Where do I begin to learn to improvise, and play jazz. I know there are cd's and books, modes, jazz scales. I'm playing at church, and just got handed ...

elkhart tenor sax - serial 4537  Not rated yet
i have my elkhart tenor sax with serial number 4537, i would like to know tey year it was manufactured. thanks. oliver

Jupiter Alto sax  Not rated yet
I have a jupiter alto sax model #667GN is this horn for beginners or the professional?

Fingering for Conn Saxophone made in 1920  Not rated yet
I have a Conn Saxophone made in 1920 in the 1914 style. It is suposed to be a low A. The fingering is different than the newer Alto Sax that I have....

Value of King saxophone #68074  Not rated yet
Wondering value of a king sax. #68074 needs work also anyone that might be interested in buying it?

Armstrong Tenor Sax SN: N267284  Not rated yet
I have a Armstrong Tenor Sax SN:N267284, where can I learn of its age and origin. Thank you for your help with this matter. Kweku

Vito Saxaphone  Not rated yet
My son has a yamaha alto saxaphone. It is always needing work. I am looking at Vito that I may be able to afford. I don't know anything about the brand....

How to change a saxophone reed.  Not rated yet
how do you change a saxophone reed?

recommendation for a few reputable online dealer in used saxophone  Not rated yet
Dear Sir

It's nice to talk to you.

It will be appreciated if you could recommend a few reputable online used saxophone dealer who can sell the instruments ...

Value of Conn 21 M alto sax  Not rated yet
What is the approximate value of this sax.

1953 Conn "The Naked Lady" Range  Not rated yet
I have one in playing condition in a case and would like to sell.
Please inform me of the price range as in new and as in second hand.
Thanking you

If Money Was No Object... what is the best alto sax/mouthpiece/ligature/reed combo?  Not rated yet
Hello all, I need your feedback! In your opinion, what is THE BEST alto sax/mouthpiece/ligature/reed combo? I've played the alto for 18 years in my church ...

What Brand of Tenor Saxophone to Buy?  Not rated yet
I have been playing alto saxophone for 4 years now, and have been playing the school's tenor at band for a few months and really enjoyed it, would someone ...

What brand of saxophone do i have??  Not rated yet
I have an alto sax that Ive had since i was 5 yrs old and before that it belonged to someone else. The number on it is 669 A. It has markings on the right ...

About a Strasser Marigoux  Not rated yet
I cannot find anything about this horn, it is a tenor with serial #9938, would you have any idea when it was made and what it may be worth?

What is good brand sax for school band?  Not rated yet
I am wondering what a good brand is for school band? I found one online from Pus USA that is a great deal, but is it a great sax? Why are they so expensive ...

Buescher alto sax value  Not rated yet
I have a Bueusher alto sax {aristocrat} ser # 465130 in very good original shape, what should I ask for it???

Can you date my Martin Saxophone?  Not rated yet
Hi, I have a Martin, "Handcraft" serial # 103281. Can you date it? Thanks, Pat.

is a bari saxophone too big ?  Not rated yet
Is the bari too big for my son, he was asked by the band teacher to pick it up (needed for jazz band). He weighs 95 pounds and is 13 years old, he has ...

Saxophone for a new student  Not rated yet
My 9 year old daughter wants to learn to play.
What type of saxophone should she start with?
Any other insight for a new student would be appreciated....

Loud Saxophone  Not rated yet
I have a "Santa Fe" tennor sax that I recently acquired and it seems I have to blow hard to get a decent sound from it. This makes it difficult not to ...

Vito Ato sax  Not rated yet
Could you please tell me what the retail value of a Vito alto sax model no. 504669 should be and is this a good student level horn?

wurlitzer sax  Not rated yet
i'm trying to find some info on a sax my grandfather had. my husband and i know nothing at all about saxaphones, so we were going to see if someone wanted ...

What kind of Baritone sax mouthpiece should I get?  Not rated yet
My daughter's school only provide a baritone sax and we need to get a mouthpiece ourselves. I don't know what brand of sax the school has. 1)Does any baritone ...

LeBlanc Saxophone vs. Yamaha or Bundy  Not rated yet
What is the main difference? For a 10 yr old begginer; what would you recommend?

Electric tape to take care of bad saxophone notes. Is this true  Not rated yet
I was told this. Is it true?


There's also a picture where you can see electrical tape, that was affixed by a professional sax player to take care ...

brand of saxophone - opus  Not rated yet
I saw an opus brand alto saxophone online for sale. Does anyone know this brand....I can't seem to find out anything about it.

starting out learning to play an alto sax  Not rated yet
hi, one and all. firstly thank god ive found a site than listens, and might help a lonley man in northampton, england, my name is ian,im 51 yrs old, ive ...

Tenor elkhart saxsophone  Not rated yet
I have a tenor Elkhart saxophone the serial number is (5719)and I just want to now what kind of sax I have and from wich year it's that and everything ...

which saxophone is better  Not rated yet
whitch istrument is better a saprano or a alto saxaphone

Help with saxophone brands  Not rated yet
Hello, I need to buy a tenor sax and I have a budget of $ 1000 to 1200. What brand do you recommed within that range?
Thank you

marching tenor saxophone  Not rated yet
Whats a good intermediate tenor saxophone, that's less than a thousand dollars and could be used for marching band?

selmer as600l saxophone  Not rated yet
How does the selmer as600l compare to the yamaha yts-23 in quality and sound?

Another Tenor Sax from 84, Rue Myrha!  Not rated yet
I have a Tenot Sax similar in all respects to the one mentioned in an earlier post - mine has the number 337 inscribed on it. The case is - I presume - original ...

unknown saxophone brand - Mannheim  Not rated yet
I have a very nice sax that only has Mannheim and a number stamped on it...Mannheim is also on the carry case...a friend gave it to me but I know nothing ...

Alto sax (low notes)  Not rated yet
Every time I practice, I don't know whether I am blowing the low notes hard enough, using my diaphragm, or if its more than that. The problem with the ...

When was this saxophone produced?  Not rated yet
I have a Silver Plated Conn Sax that has the following engravings:

Front:
Perfection
Bruno
N.Y.

Back:
PATD.DEC.8.1914
1119954
C
P23987
L
...

Selmer/Bundy Serial Number location  Not rated yet
I have a vintage 50's Selmer/Bundy Alto Sax but don't know where to find the serial number. Can you help me please?????

Thank you.

How much an average tenor sax weigh?   Not rated yet
How much does an average tenor sax weigh?

Buying a saxophone for son - what to buy  Not rated yet
The music store in our area sells an Antigua Alto Sax for around $960. My son is in 5th grade and will begin band this year. E-bay has Sax's for $250 ...

rossetti saxophone  Not rated yet
How do you attach a music flip folder to a Rossetti Alto sax to use in a marching band?

Price of Jupiter Alto Saxaphone  Not rated yet
Can anyone give me the fair market value of a Jupiter BAS767GL Alto Saxaphone, purchased new in 2004, used for 2 years. Good condition?

Tenor Saxophone worth  Not rated yet
how much is my sax worth its a buescher aristocrat tenor sax 1915

what year was my sax made  Not rated yet
can you tell me what year my sax was made? its a Cannonball excaliber tenor sax serial # W122235

Value of Buesher 400 tenor Saxaphone # 317350 - needs work  Not rated yet
I have a Buesher 400 tenor saxaphone # 317350. It has the raised silver logo on and brown rollers. It has not been played in 30 years. It is need of a ...

what is the difference between alto and tenor saxophones  Not rated yet
what is the difference between the alto saxophone and the tenor saxophone

Concord Cadet Tenor Sax  Not rated yet
My grandfather bought me my first instrument back in November of 1963. It is a Concord Cadet made in Italy. The four digit serial number starts with 41*...

lover engraved on my sorp. sax..# k6582  Not rated yet
can anyone help on my sorp.sax??lover is engraved and # k6582 stamped.?what is it?? thanks David

vito vs. yamaha saxophones - which is better?  Not rated yet
which alto saxophone brand is better? Vito or the Yamaha?

Does anyone know this bari sax?  Not rated yet
Hi ! I have a very old baritone saxophone that I picked up in Melbourne and I am curious to know a bit more about it. On the front of the bell I cant quite ...

Cost of saxophones  Not rated yet
how much do saxophones cost

Saxophone Identification? - I believe it is a Tenor Virtuoso Saxophone  Not rated yet
Hi, I recently purchased this Saxophone...but I a cannot identify it...I believe it is a Virtuoso Tenor Saxophone. The only markings on the sax are as ...

Vito Alto Sax  Not rated yet
I have a Vito Alto Sax that I played in junior high so it's at least 45 years old and in excellent condition. The # on the instrument is 9572A. Can anyone ...

alto sax  Not rated yet
I am selling a saxophone, that was my daughters. It has engraved on the instrument Conn20M, can you please tell me what the 20M means.
Thanks Elaine...

Why are most saxophones in B flat?  Not rated yet
what is the reason that most sax's are in B flat and not in C?

1927 Henri Selmer - Tenor - Modele 26  Not rated yet
Hi there,

I have a 1927 Slemer - Tenor saxaphone, left to me. I have had it check here in Calgary, Alberta Canada and was told it was in excellent condition....

Old and new models of tenor saxes.  Not rated yet
Do old and new models of tenor saxes have noticeable differences in height, length, and body or bell diameter?
If there are, are there any effects on ...

Mouthpiece for Yamaha YAS-53 Saxophone  Not rated yet
what is the best mouthpiece for a YAS-53 yamaha

curved vs straight sopranos  Not rated yet
my inglish is bad my question is ,are curved sopranos mor tricky too play in tune or intonation ,than straight ones

Info On Martin Alto Sax  Not rated yet
Hi - We're trying to clear my husband's uncle's estate. He has a mrtin Alto Saxaphone. We've had it gone over by a instrument repair person - new pads,...

Selmer Mk 7 - Is it deformed?  Not rated yet
Hi, don´t know enough abt tenor saxophones. Have been offered a Mark 7. I reacted on the base of the sax being flat for abt 1" - I asked whether it had ...

how much is my saxophone worth?  Not rated yet
I want to sell my saxophone but have no idea where to start!Ive heard there are two different types of saxophone alto and something else? which one is ...

Bundy II bt Selmer saxophone model number  Not rated yet
I have a Bundy II bt Selmer saxophone but I don't know how to tell what model number it is ? Where would I find that ?

Curved Soprano Sax  Not rated yet
Has anybody ever come across a tutor book/DVD/website related specifically to learning a curved soprano saxophone? If not, can anyone recommend something ...

Any idea how old my saxophone is?  Not rated yet
I recently purchase a tenor and wondered if there was any way to tell how old it was....It id a Bundy I Tenor saxophone serial number 408406. Thanks.

Best Bargain Saxophone Brand?  Not rated yet
I played alto sax in my college's jazz band many years ago. Now I'm interested in purchasing a soprano sax. I like the sound of a soprano sax and I would ...

cleaning silver sax  Not rated yet
just purchased a silver big bell global series cannonball. rather expensive, so i want to properly maintain it. best product for clening and polishing?...

What are the best saxophones to look at besides Yamaha and Selmer? (particularly w/ Soprano Sax)  Not rated yet
I've played alto for many years, but my sax is in poor condition and instead of buying a new alto, I am thinking about trying the soprano sax. I've been ...

which is best for me  Not rated yet
i have wanted to learn to play the sax for about ten years and have now finally decided to do it...which one would be best for me..the alto or the tenor....

Embouchre differences between alto and soprano  Not rated yet
Played alto many years, and just purchased my first soprano. Find that I'm flat. Is there an embouchere exercise?

I have an old saxaphone  Not rated yet
My old saxaphone is stamped "Old Craftsman" on the front. I am interested in its quality, age and value.

Dom
mbarn004@gmail.com

Beginner, what saxophone to start with?  Not rated yet
I am a great fan of Kenny Gee, and somehow he is in fluences me to learne to play a saxophone, but it's not always been Kenny Gee. As a lad I can remember ...

Name of smallest saxophone  Not rated yet
What is the name of the smallest made saxophone?

Best Beginner Saxaphone?  Not rated yet
Our almost 6 yr old really wants a saxaphone. What type and perhaps brand of saxaphone would be best for him to start with?

Cheap but good quality sax.  Not rated yet
I need a cheap, but reasonably good quality sax. I'm a beginner so it doesn't have to be fancy. Does any one have any brand suggestions and if possible ...

Armstrong Alto: Made Where & When?  Not rated yet
Hey guys. saw an armstrong alto in a pawn shop in petty nice condition: ribbed construction, 98% laquer, no dents what so ever. practically new. serial ...

What Can You Tell Me About J. Erich?  Not rated yet
I have in my possession a J. Erich saxophone that was purchased from Brook Mays in 2006. My son (who played the instrument in middle school claims it ...

worth of C.G. Conn Sax?  Not rated yet
I have my grandpa's old C.G. Conn Sax, Patended Dec 8, 1914 and the serial numbers are:
1119954
A
C50646
L
Anyone know what it's worth? Or does anyone ...

Selmer Bundy 1953 Serial 535456# Apparaiel Value?  Not rated yet
Selmer Bundy 1953 Serial 535456# Apparasal Value?
Good Condition

Saxophone - Point of Origin  Not rated yet
I have a gold and aqua straight soprano sax. It is a Monique and has the numbers E03728 on it. Can you tell me when and where it was made? You can reply ...

what type of saxophone should i use  Not rated yet
what type of saxophone is good for a 15 year old?

Selmer Alto Saxophone AS300  Not rated yet
Hello, I want to know the sax 's measures ( cm. ) aprox. ( out of the box )

Thanks.

Sergio

embouchure problems > soprano saxophone  Not rated yet
I have been playing tenor sax for over 25 years. Recently, I was in a music store trying soprano saxophones. I noticed I had a hard time not cracking on ...

value of 2 saxes (for trade)  Not rated yet
I own a Selmer Bundy 11 Tenor saxophone in like new near mint condition. What is it worth? Also, I am thinking of trading it (even trade) for a used Cannonball ...

trading a near mint selmer bundy 11 tenor for a cannonball soprano(used)  Not rated yet
I have a near mint condition selmer bundy 11 tenor, Since I own other "pro" tenors and need a soprano, my question is: What is the value of this tenor?...

how to clean an alto sax  Not rated yet
my names sierra and i was wondering how to clean my sax you see i got it from my cousin and she hasn't yous'ed it for 9 years or even touched it so ...

YBS-61Saxophone with Gold and Silver Custom  Not rated yet
I'm needing to find out about the history of this horn, I can't find another like it. Its a Yamaha YBS-61 but has silver key structure and connecting ...

Mouthpieces and Ligature  Not rated yet
What is a good mouthpiece and ligature for an intermediate alto sax player in high school that plays classical and some jazz music. I understand you have ...

Ligature???  Not rated yet
I recently got myself a V16 A7 Vandoren mouthpiece for Alto Sax. This mouthpiece is supposed to be free blowing etc.
However I am in deep trouble even ...

Serial number on a YAS-52 Saxophone  Not rated yet
Is it possible to verify the authenticity of a serial number on a YAS-52? I am looking at one for my son on ebay but am concerned about being ripped off....

How old is my Buescher tenor sax?  Not rated yet
Have just purchased a Buescher tenor sax, serial #185064,true tone, low pitch. Can't find out anything on that particular serial #. From what I have ...

cost of armstrong saxaphone  Not rated yet
I recently found a armstrong 3000 saxaphone in my room in fairly decent condition and i was wondering how much a saxaphone like this is worth nowadays

Crown Saxophone  Not rated yet
We just purchased a Crown 1270 Saxophone at an auction. Does anyone have any information on Crown Saxophones and the years they were manufactured?

Tenor sheet music  Not rated yet
Where can I find tenor sheet music for CCR's Long as I can see the Light?

Used value of a Woodwind Tenor Saxophone  Not rated yet
I haven't seen many "Woodwind and Brasswind" made Tenor Saxophone, this one is intermediate model made in 1994,

what is the approximate used value....

ligature opinion  Not rated yet
Hello,
I have a metal otto link rg series mouthpiece for tenor, but the ligature it came with is trash. It's a very slim piece. What ligature would you ...

how to hold a saxophone.  Not rated yet
How does one hold a saxophone?

Playing the note D on Saxophone  Not rated yet
Hi, I am a brand new sax player... From playing other intruments, I do know how to read music, but I am just picking up the sax. My problem is, I can't ...

Stradford Saxophone  Not rated yet
Hi,
I was recently in my 92 year old Grandfather's attic, and found an old saxophone. I believe it said Stradford on it. Is there such a brand?
Regards,...

Conrad sax  Not rated yet
Hi, does anyone know a brand called "Conrad"?
My dad recently got one Conrad Series II alto saxophone. I even can't search it out on the google.

Yamaha yas-52 saxaphone value  Not rated yet
I am trying to figure out the fair market value of a yamaha yas-52 saxaphone purchased in 1990

Playing low on saxophone  Not rated yet
I've been playing for 3 years and last year the weight on my cleaner got caught in the D key and now I can barely play a low D. Is it an air problem with ...

value of a Bundy Selmer sax  Not rated yet
I have a Bundy Selmer USA tenor sax serial number 537883 and would like to know the value of this instrument ?? downtown@grics.net

price of saxophone mouth peice  Not rated yet
how much does a h couf special star alto saxaphone mouthpeice cost new

Please indentify saxophone  Not rated yet
My name is Leroy R and I acquired a Martin Indiana from a yard sale. I been doing
some reading on this sax and while noting that from the serial #87801 ...

How do I find fair market value for a Conn Saxophone  Not rated yet
Our High School Grad Night committee has been given a Conn Saxophone Serial Number 891946 and we have no idea how to find the market value to sell it. Can ...

YAS-62 saxophone production date  Not rated yet
Looking for an approximate date of production for a YAS-62 with serial number starting 176xxx. Any help would be appreciated.

octave key (Saxophone)  Not rated yet
I bought a tenor sax 6 months ago and now want to sell it because ive gone to an alto and am learning much better on that. The tenor however will only ...

saxophone fingering  Not rated yet
I understand that the key lay out is all the same from one sax to the other but how can i be holding down middle finger left hand and be playing a C on ...

Learning the saxophone. Where to start?  Not rated yet
Hey all,

I'm planning on buying a Jupiter alto (800 series) in the near feature so I can start learning the saxophone. I was wondering if you could ...

Vito Alto Saxophone worth  Not rated yet
My parents bought me this alto sax back in 1990 when I was starting jazz band in school. Any clue what it's worth or the easiest way to sell it?

vito saxopohne  Not rated yet
I came across anolder vito alto saxophone with gorgeous pattern on it. it has to be previos to 1987 as it had a repair ticket in case dated then . is it ...

Vintage Straight Sax  Not rated yet
This is from Vega Musical Instruments in Boston, MA.
It has several mother-of-pearl keys and has intricate scroll work on the bell.

Where can I find ...

Munley Saxophone. Have You Ever Heard of This?  Not rated yet
Do you have any information on a Mundley brand saxophone? or Munley? not sure of the correct spelling.

Elkhart The Martin Tenor Saxophone  Not rated yet
ELKHART THE MARTIN TENOR SAXOPHONE
Is this a Martin horn or a cheaper stencil

saxophone types   Not rated yet
why do some tenor saxophones have a less jazzier sound to it than others?

My Alto Sax  Not rated yet
I just started playing alto sax and i went to rent one from a local music store. They gave me a sax and said it was a new "never used" Julius Keilwerth....

Armstrong Tenor Serial Numbers  Not rated yet
I have a Armstrong Tenor # N160599 where can I learn of its age a origin

Tenor Saxophone - Where do I start?  Not rated yet
I have just bought a tenor saxophone. I am very excited but the trouble is I can't read music and know nothing about saxophones other than I desperately ...

martin sax  Not rated yet
The only number i see is eli08d. Anyone knows what that means?

Blessing Alto Saxophones  Not rated yet
I have an old Blessing Alto Sax. Im wondering if its a good brand or not.

saxophone recording  Not rated yet
There was a hit saxophone recording a few years ago (?) which had a duet of two saxophones playing to each other in a very sensual manner...what is name?...

Saxaphone History  Not rated yet
I have a C-Melody Buesher Saxaphone. Silver, w/gold in the bell, it is a True Tone, #144833. I sent it to Music Medic to have some very minor dings taken ...

The Saxophone Shop  Not rated yet
I have a tenor Saxophone that is stamped The Saxophone Shop Masterbilt Chicago, It was produced in 1918. Who makes this Saxophone?

steinhoff is this a good one  Not rated yet
Is Steinhoff a good brand

How much is my Yamaha saxaphone worth  Not rated yet
This instrument was purchase brand new in 1994 and was used by my daughter for a couple of years in band. It is in excellent condition, all parts and ...

Cecilio Soprano Saxophone FIngering Notes problems  Not rated yet
I just bought a Cecilio Soprano Saxophone and when i play up the scale from the C in the bar lines to that G,everything messes up like its gone off key ...

3series sax any good???  Not rated yet
is a 3series saxaphone any good is it worth getting

Saxophone low Bb, C# and B sound  Not rated yet
My saxophone doesn't produce the lowest sound Bb, B and C#, how can i manage to solve this problem ?

strasser marigaux 114-146  Not rated yet
I have a Strasser Marigaux Alto saxaphone with 114-146 Boul De LaVillette Paris France printed on it. I'm wondering what it is worth, and how I would ...

feel of a mark selmer  Not rated yet
Looking to purchase a used horn, but have not played in years. Looking for something with the same feel as the selmer mark VII I once owned. Any suggestions....

music for soprano sax  Not rated yet
Can you play clarinet music with the soprano sax.
Are they both in the same key

conn bari sax  Not rated yet
did conn make a bari sax in 1967 with a serial number K06908

saxophone fingerings  Not rated yet
are fingerings the same for soprano as alto?

Martin Handcraft Low Pitch  Not rated yet
We have Martin Handcraft Low Pitch SN 72729 that we would like to sell asap!! Made in Elkhart, Indiana.
Played by my father in an orchestra back in the ...

ceramic saxophone pads  Not rated yet
I´m considering buying an alto sax with ceramic pads.Does anyone have any experience with ceramic pads?

What the serial numbers mean on a sax  Not rated yet
Am looking at a Buescher tenor and the serial # begins with #172,XXX. Where can I go to look and see when this was made, how much I should pay, etc?

Thanks...

Starting Out with a Soprano Sax  Not rated yet
I am almost 68 years old and play piano and organ but have always wanted to play the soprano sax for my own relaxation. Too old to take this on?

Tenon Expander  Not rated yet
HI: I"M NELSON FROM PUERTO RICO. WHAT IS THE CORRECT TOOL TO EXPAND THE SOPRANO SAXOPHONE TENON. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. MY E-MAIL: nvtgsaxclar2582@yahoo....

ccr saxophone piece  Not rated yet
how do i play the saxophone part of 'long as i can see the light' by ccr

Looking for Saxophone # 175600 by Armstrong  Not rated yet
I am trying to find a fair price for selling my saxophone purchased in 1986. I need any info on
this sax and cannot find it online (so far).
Thanks ...

The use of the Sax  Not rated yet
I believe that the saxaphone has been used in more rock music than any other band instrument (instruments used in a marching band). Would this be a true ...

What about digital effects for Sax?  Not rated yet
I need some very diverse awesome effects for sax and flute. There are many tunes that call for mystical colored tones ... something like warm pad effects ...

High pitched squeal on tenor saxophone?  Not rated yet
How can I get a good high piched squeal on my tenor? Thanks.....Jim

serial number on saxophone  Not rated yet
is the serial number printed on the sax somewhere? im trying to sell mine and i don't know how to find out the serial number.thanks

Alto Black Lacquer Sax  Not rated yet
I was told that the black sax looks good, but it doesn't have the same tone as a brass or silver. Is that true?

Saxophone invention  Not rated yet
How was the saxophone invented?

martin saxophone  Not rated yet
What kind of sax is it ?? The number on the back is 127352..

Tenor vs. Alto Experience  Not rated yet
I've played alto sax on and off for about 12 years. I've finally played a tenor for the first time and it seems easier to play than alto in terms of getting ...

conn tenor sax 267xxx  Not rated yet
i have a c on tenor serial number 267564, ornate engraving and a ldy face on it; anyone no what model it might be?

tenor saxophone sheet music download  Not rated yet
Hi where is a good place to download sheet music for tenor sax , classic tunes and modern, i prefer to use paypal ,many thanks Gary

what is the best reed for a learner of the alto sax  Not rated yet
I am only starting out never played the sax before where do i start?

information on the baritone saxophone  Not rated yet
when was the baritone invented

where do you find the model number of the vito alto sax?  Not rated yet
I can't find the model number on my Vito Alto saxophone - where is it on the instrument? Thanks, Laura

Tenor Sax  Not rated yet
Hello

Which Selmer\Yamaha\Yanagisawa\Keilwerth new and pro tenor saxs are more suited to Jazz music?

where can I find the cheapest Selmer\Yamaha\...

Tone development  Not rated yet
I am having a hard time with my tone development right now.

What is it that the saxophone greats do to make their tone so smooth but yet still present ...

what are the pad specs for an alto sax  Not rated yet
I am working on a sax related project and need the specs for the pads on a Bundy alto. What I need are the outside diameter (O.D.) and thickness?

Because ...

Effects for Sax  Not rated yet
Hi, I'm interested in using some effects with the saxes I have on some tunes. Does anyone know more about what a good setup would be via microphone either ...

silver sexy saxophone  Not rated yet
is there ny such saxophone thats called the silver sexy saxophone and if so how old is it on the bottom of it ,it has the letters con

parts to an alto saxaphone  Not rated yet
what are the parts of the alto saxaphone

What is my saxophone worth.  Not rated yet
I HAVE A SAXOPHONE ( ARMSTRONG ) IN FAIR CONDITION, SERIAL NUMBER N253346. I HAVE NO PAPER WORK ON IT. IT IS OLD. I WAS WONDERING ABOUT HOW MUCH I CAN ...

How Old Is My SAX  Not rated yet
I Have A Buescher 400 SAX
serial# 30943? thelast # is unreadable

missing sax neck, COnn alto  Not rated yet
what are the chances of
finding a replacement for a
missing sax neck, Conn alto ?
the horn would be nice for my
daughter, but it's missing the neck
...

cecilio sax  Not rated yet
are cecilio saxophones intermediate instruments?

Value of Antique Winds Selmer alto sax  Not rated yet
Im curious to obtain the value on my Antique Winds selmer alto sax its in good condition and plays like a champ!!! I purchased it for $1,333.08, back in ...

How to find the date of Manufacture for a Selmer Bundy Sax  Not rated yet
I have the serial number for the vintage Selmer Bundy Sax I just purchased, but can't locate the serial number on the selmer website. Where else can I ...

Unknown origin of "Paris" brand?  Not rated yet
I have a mid 50's tenor with the name Paris, France in a triangle logo on the bell - nothing else. It has 5775 on the body. It was bought for me by my ...

What have we been given?  Not rated yet
We've just taken possession of an alto (I think) sax, that has obviously seen some use. It's solid brass (are they all?)not lacquered, and looks hand made....

history of the alto  Not rated yet
what was the alto sax originally used for (military bands,religious ceremonies, etc.)

Soprano Sax  Not rated yet
Why is soprano saxophone more difficult to learn than the others?

Any idea of this maker - str.auss.k  Not rated yet
Hi, i have a used alto sax i got a few years back. The name on it is (str.auss.k). I have tried to find information on the maker but am having no luck....

Saxophone music/artists?  Not rated yet
I am doing a report for music over the Saxophone, and I need famous pieces of music and famous sax players.
Thank you!!

How do I know what my saxophone is worth?  Not rated yet
I am looking to sell my sax, but I do not know what it is or what its worth. Its a Vito Alto Sax.

could not produce sound after a drop from the stand to the floor  Not rated yet
my alto sax dropped from a sax stand onto the floor everything looks ok, I checked every key and all seems ok, after the fall all the sound gone weird ...

Martin Alto Sax  Not rated yet
I have a Martin Handcraft Alto Saxophone, silver, with the #99208. Any idea of its age?

vito sax 064367  Not rated yet
I am trying to find info on this model

Soprano saxaphone fingering  Not rated yet
Does a soprano saxophone have the same fingering as a tenor and alto?

Learning to play soprano saxophone  Not rated yet
What book do you recommend to learn to play the soprano saxaphone. i already play alto sax. I bought a curve-bell soprano saxaphone. All the sax books ...

Value of my Martin Tenor Sax, s/n 160xxx  Not rated yet
I was given this sax many years ago, the case is worn and the sax is a bit pitted. I was wondering the value of the sax.

Sam the man Taylor  Not rated yet
Does anyone know what horn and mouthpiece combo Sam "the Man" Taylor used? I'm surprised at how little I can find on him. Thanks,
Roger

baritone sax key repair  Not rated yet
I have a bundy baritone sax. Some of the keys seem to not be operating properly. How can I find pictures of detailed sections of a baritone sax to verify ...

how did saxophone become a part of the band  Not rated yet
how did the saxophone become part of the woodwind band

is there such a thing as a crook bung?  Not rated yet
I'm new to the sax and wonder if there is such a thing as a crook bung? I know this might sound silly but if there is such a thing I might have lost it ...

Vi-jon and its history  Not rated yet
Any one know anything about a brand called Vi-jon or it's history? I cant seem to find anything on the web about this brand.

When saxophones were invented  Not rated yet
When the saxophone was invented, what was the original price?

Saxophone's Age  Not rated yet
How do I tell the age of a saxophone. I was considering buying a Selmer Bundy II on e-bay and I don't know if it's a vinatage model or a newer one. Is ...

best intermediate sax  Not rated yet
I am looking for an intermediate sax. Can you recommend any models

the Reed of a saxophone  Not rated yet
What kind of reed does a baritone saxophone use?

Vito Saxophone made in 1980--good condition  Not rated yet
I wish to sell the instrument as it has not been played since 1981 when I was in 7th grade band.

What is the market value of this instrument (in good ...

Bruno and Son sax  Not rated yet
what can you tell me about bruno and son

Saxophone was made Dec 8, 1914 numbers located

1119954 and 39171 ?

How do you find the value of an old saxophone?  Not rated yet
I have an antique Buffet Tenor. It's in great playing shape but the finish isn't great (it's been played for years and the use shows). How do you go ...

how to work a sax   Not rated yet
Hi there,I want to learn how to play my sax beacause I got it from my band teacher.I tried to play it, but I don't know if I'm on the right note, or if ...

Martin Sax  Not rated yet
This is a Martin Typewriter alto sax, circa 1929-1932. It was my dad’s, (he was born in 1923), and he played it through high school and college. My sister ...

What does it take to make a certain tone on the saxophone?  Not rated yet
How can I get that sound like Junior Walker, or Lenny Pickett...That Saturday Night Live lead Tenor sound? What does it take to make the sax sound like ...

about dixon soprano saxophone  Not rated yet
Hello,

I just got a dixon soprano saxophone sn935xxx. can you please tell me about the history of the brand? i could not find any information from ...

learning to play soprano saxophone  Not rated yet
is there a strong relation between the alto and soprano sax when learning to play. I find it difficult to find CD DVD and lesson material for the soprano ...

saxophone repair  Not rated yet
why does my left pinky key get stuck when i press it?

age of bundy sax  Not rated yet
bundy sax, serial no. 903200 Is it a tenor or alto? How old is it?

how do I put a reed into a new mouth piece  Not rated yet
how do I put a reed into a new mouth piece?

alto to soprano  Not rated yet
hello! im a 7th grade girl looking to go from the alto saxophone so the straight soprano! my question is before i sign up is there any octive difference?...

My fingers 2 small 4 sax?  Not rated yet
Hi yall!

Im just wondering, is it possible that i dont have big enough fingers to play the saxophone?

I have been playing the piano in musical school ...

modern saxphone players  Not rated yet
are there any famous 21st century jazz saxophone players?

Saxaphone Quartet and Quintet Music  Not rated yet
I am looking for easy to moderately difficult saxaphone ensemble music - classical, gospel,fun arrangements. We have a soprano, two altos, tenor and baritone....

Do all baritone saxes have problems with the upper register G and G#.  Not rated yet
The notes want to gurgle and crack, What causes this and what are some ways of making them behave.

Bari sax  Not rated yet
What are five interesting facts on the baritone saxophone?

saxophones  Not rated yet
why was the saxophone made?

Tenor n Soprano! Which one is best to buy?  Not rated yet
Hai, my name is Kenny, now i'm 15 year old. I want to buy a saxophone for my self, but i don't which one is best to buy. When i search about saxphone at ...

About the baritone sax.  Not rated yet
just a few a question for a project....
How long is it?
How heavy is it?
What makes it distinct from other instruments?

Alto saxophone manufacturer?  Not rated yet
Have an alto sax with the only markings being the name (appears to be) hestler. any ideas?

Saxophone trouble - This is really frustrating!!  Not rated yet
Dear saxophone question site,
I just got a saxophone (it's used) and it was playing fine for about 20 minutes, then I stopped playing and packed ...

Baritone saxophone reeds  Not rated yet
My granddaughter is playing baritone saxophone this year in Junior High (she played alto for a couple of years). How do you rate the different brands of ...

BUNDY SELMER 2  Not rated yet
SERIAL # 734363..........THIS SAX IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION........I NEED TO KNOW (1)WHAT YEAR IT IS (2) IS IT A ALTO OR TENNER

What year is my Leblanc Vito Alto Saxaphone?  Not rated yet
I have a Leblanc Vito Alto Saxaphone model #125956. What year was this model made? Thank you.

Bundy Sax  Not rated yet
Hi There
I just purchased a used Bundy Alto Saxaphone for my daughter, How do I find out information about it? I have a serial number and want to know ...

question about yamaha alto sax  Not rated yet
We were just wondering what this difference is with the yamaha 200AD advantage alto sax vs. the yas23?

which saxophone?  Not rated yet
should I get a prestini alto sax or cannonball alto sax?

is armstrong the maker of "H. COUF sax  Not rated yet
is armstrong today the maker of the h.couf and are they as good a horn as the the old stensiled superba series as far as quality and performance. whats ...

The Martin Tenor  Not rated yet
I have "The Martin Tenor" it was in my trunk when I was in an accident and it is now bent and dented, is it worth it to have it repaired? Can I send it ...

Soprano sax music  Not rated yet
I am in high school and I play tenor sax in band and jazz band. I was considering learning the soprano sax, but my teacher didn't seem to think there was ...

im looking to buy a new alto sax  Not rated yet
ive been playing for 4 almost 5 years now and im wanting to upgrade to a better sax and i was just curious to what brands would be best for a 2 to 3 k ...

bundy baritone sax  Not rated yet
serial # A8828. I believe it to be a 1928 model, the year that Bundy bought out Sax.
Is it worth fixing up.
Thank you for your time.
Bailey

want a soprano sax.....  Not rated yet
I have 2 years under my belt with my alto saxophone, and I want to try to get a soprano Saxophone. I really don't have that much extra money, but I want ...

Saxophone Mouthpiece  Not rated yet
I have recently purchased a Selmer S80 D mouthpiece, and i am currently on a 10 day trial. I have been playing on and off since about 2002. But more frequently ...

Sopranino Saxophone Review  Not rated yet
I am searching for an article that reviews the current sopraninos on the market. Has anyone compared the Woodwind and Brasswind model to the Selmer or
...

Classic 3000 Saxophone  Not rated yet
Have you ever heard of a saxophone brand or name called a Classic 3000/ I found one for sale and was going to get it for friend as a gift but am unsure ...

C. G. Conn replacement case  Not rated yet
I am looking for a replacement case for an older C. G. Conn. One of the transitional horns built in 1931. Any suggestions?

Attacking a note with 'do' or 'to'  Not rated yet
When starting a note on an alto saxophone should you be setting your mouth as if to say "do" or "to" or is this completely wrong?

Selmer bundy sax's  Not rated yet
Are Bundy sax's still made? If not, what is Selmers equivalent line today?

what would recommend?  Not rated yet
I use to play the alto sax in junior high and I am now looking to get a decent quality sax. The ones that I have been looking at are the Selmer Bundy II,...

Soprano Sax Brands  Not rated yet
What are the best brands for the soprano sax? I know that Selmer, Yamaha Yanagasawa, and Keilwerth are good brands, but what about E.M. Winston and Palatino....

saxophone reed  Not rated yet
how do you put the reed in the mouthpiece

Martini alto sax  Not rated yet
I need to know about the Martini brand alto sax. I just bought a used one and hope I made a good decision. I am a beginner and bought it for my own enjoyment ...

saxophone  Not rated yet
i want to get a saxophone but i am based in lagos nigeria.please could you advise me on how to go about it viz.payment instrument,shipping et al

Tenor Sax  Not rated yet
Ok! I first need to briefly describe my situation to possibly get a response that can help. I am a rock bottom beginner that purchased a professional ...

The saxophone  Not rated yet
how does the saxophone make its sound?

conn tenor #29864 silver plated  Not rated yet
Does anyone know what this horn is worth?
mint, silver plated, original case and m.p.

Learning to play saxophone  Not rated yet
I love the soprano saxophone but should I begin with it even if I have one? If not which one can I begin with?

Influential jazz saxophone players  Not rated yet
Who are the most influential jazz saxophone players in history? (3-5 people)

Largo Saxophone?  Not rated yet
Is largo a good brand of Saxophone? i am a beginner and i just want one that will get me through hs

sax problems  Not rated yet
Well I have been playing alto sax for about 4 years and I was thinking about buying a soprano with my own money because I would really love to have one ...

saxophone  Not rated yet
how hard is it to play the saxophone?

The Saxophone  Not rated yet
How do saxophones work?

Bundy vs. Conn  Not rated yet
Is Bundy now owned by Selmer like Conn? I was told that the Bundy sax is made in the USA and the Conn was not. The Bundy I am looking at (for a beginner)...

Cecilio Brand  Not rated yet
Realizing these are very inexpensive, just how good are they with respect to sound, quality, and durability.

Soprano Saxes   Not rated yet
I love soprano saxes! I was just wondering how much they cost for a good quality soprano sax, and are they as difficult to manufacture as it's brother,...

Tenor sax beginner or intermediate model  Not rated yet
I have a H Couf model tenor 3100. All key work is brass, good engraving on bell and a lovely rich tone. i would appreciate your views on that model. The ...

switching to sax from trumpet,  Not rated yet
hi,I have been playing trumpet for the past five years. i love it so much that i will like to play it for the rest of my life time. tell me, does playing ...

E.M. Winston tenor saxophones  Not rated yet
I would like to buy a E.M Winston tenor saxophone but i don't know how good are they, does anybody know anything about it?

How old is my saxaphone according to serial number?  Not rated yet
I have a Bundy saxaphone and the serial number is 772721.
Can you help me figure out how old it is?

Cecilio Saxophones  Not rated yet
I have had a King Super 20 Alto for 54 years and still love it. However, when it's in the shop, I would like to have an inexpensive backup sax. I notice ...

Selmer Bundy Elkhart  Not rated yet
Hi,

I've just bought an old Bundy Elkhart. I'm trying to find out when it was made from it's registration number #453829. Do you know where I would ...

armstrong saxaphones  Not rated yet
Why don't you mention armstrong saxaphones? My son has completed grade 5 sax easily and I with no knowledge of quality among brands will, if he continues,...

Armstrong Baritone Saxophone  Not rated yet
How are they rated?
Are they any good?
Regards