Musical Notes
What's on My Bench? A King Zephyr Alto Sax
This beautiful King Zephyr Alto Sax was one of the earlie models as indicated by the serial number which puts its year of manufacture somewhere around 1935.
Exciting Find! A Brand New Selmer Paris Mark VI Alto Saxophone
Well, here's something you don't see every day. A brand new Selmer Mark Vi alto saxophone!
If you're in the market for a new flute, watch and listen to Emma, one of our woodwind techs, as she plays a few of her favorite models.
What's on My Bench? A Selmer Paris 'Supreme' Alto Saxophone
They are interesting horns; they feature a number of design elements unique to the Supreme while also blending in popular aspects from horns of the past.
What's on My Bench? A Couesnon Flute
I'm currently working on a Couesnon flute. It's very interesting and very old - early 20th century - old.
What's on Brad's Bench? A 1957 Selmer Paris Clarinet
This Selmer Centered Tone Clarinet was previously owned by the infamous John Winston Grimes.
What's on My Bench? A Conn 10M Tenor Sax
Fun fact: the 10M is also referred to as the Ladyface, due to the portrait of a woman engraved on the bell!
Here's something you don't see every day... a metal taragato!
Recently, I had a chance to do an overhaul on a Conn 28M. Conn is such an interesting company to me, particularly in how they designed their saxophones.