Research and studies seem to agree that copper is indeed anti-bacterial. Copper has for the longest time been known for its anti-microbial effects. It kills pathogens / viruses within minutes. There has been many studies that confirm that a virus that would survive for days on plastic or stainless steel …
To be fair, I could be slightly biased since I run a saxophone shop. However, from an as neutral angle as possible, we do see there are a number of obvious advantages in dealing with a saxophone shop over buying through sites like Ebay, Craigslist, Reverb or similar. And this …
I am writing this without the intention of promoting any insurance companies. However, this post will not be useful if I do not directly mention the names of those musical instrument insurance companies we have heard from people that they had good experiences from so far. When asked by customers, …
The short answer is: keep the horn and pads clean. There are a couple of easy steps you can do to help your saxophone stay in good playing shape. If you eat or drink anything before (or while!) you play, your saliva is going to carry this through the mouthpiece …
There is not a simple answer to this question but let’s first look at what we mean by “better”. I would say that there are two main criteria in which you can evaluate a saxophone: First is the quality of build and materials, and second is the quality of sound …
We have so many times now had the pleasure of witnessing the “light bulb” moment in our shop, when a player for the first time is trying a different saxophone neck on his or her horn – “Wow! I never knew it makes such a difference!”… is a common outburst …
If you are considering to purchase a vintage Selmer saxophone, it is good to educate yourself about the different things that affect the value. We have an article on that – 2 main factors that affect the value of vintage Selmer saxophones Besides the consideration of the value, I would …
To find the correct tuning spot when trying out saxophone necks, try comparing the new one to the neck you normally play. On you own neck, with your mouthpiece in the same spot on the neck cork where you always have it, play 3 notes in the second octave – …