Category Archives: Saxophone

Gandalfe buys a Eppelsheim & Reese C Soprano

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Gandalfe

We started talking about this new instrument re-designed and hand-finished by Benedikt Eppelsheim in the Woodwind Forum in the post titled IW C Sop by Eppelsheim? So I have ordered one and look forward to reading music over Suzy’s shoulder … Continue reading →

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Happy 195th Birthday!

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Gandalfe

Today is the birthday of the inventor of this instrument. Can you name him? Here are some clues: “His childhood was tragic. Hardly able to stand, Antoine-Joseph fell from a height of three floors, seriously bumping his head against a … Continue reading →

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Conn F-mezzo Soprano Sax

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Gandalfe

Last week the local drug dealer aka vintage instrument seller stopped by my desk a work with a little ‘something’ for me to look at. It was a gorgeous Conn F-mezzo soprano sax from the late 1920’s. Darn the temptation, … Continue reading →

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Selmer Reference 36 – My Axe du Jour

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Gandalfe

Having been an alto player all the way to college and eschewing Selmer because of their inherent intonation problems, it’s amazing to me that I’m not only playing this instrument but loving it. Whether I’m trying to sound like Boots … Continue reading →

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Sax Noir

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Gandalfe

from http://bibliodyssey.com

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Rothphone and Ophicleide, oh no!

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Gandalfe

I was just finishing my annual project to provide pictures for the annual Sax Calendar that Pete Hales puts together. Running a bit late, okay really late, I called upon my friend QuinnTheEskimo (eBay Musical Instrument Retailer). He recommended I … Continue reading →

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Quintessence Saxophone Quintet Plays Bach: Fudge Fugue

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Gandalfe

I’ve been sucked in by the borg in Germany called the Quintessence Saxophone Quintet. Jeff, you arrange this, I’ll find the players. Or this one, as many of you know my fav: I’m off to the the Ballard Locks for … Continue reading →

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Good Girls do not get on Slides

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Gandalfe

Firstly, I stole this title from Zep because it just made me laugh. Zep is a fellow with which English is a second language for him. Me, I have no excuses for my use of the English language. So one … Continue reading →

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Bibliodyssey: Sax Noir

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Gandalfe

From http://bibliodyssey.blogspot.com/2006/08/symphony-of-absurd.html

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SOLD: Buescher Bass Sax

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Gandalfe

Update: This instrument has been sold. For your consideration is a ’21 (estimated) Buescher TruTone bass sax. It comes with a new Mason Pro hard case, the original and a silver Gloger neck, two mouthpieces (Conn Eagle pickle barrel and … Continue reading →

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