Pricing starts at $1,295.
Same price across all models. Prices for Finishes vary.
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Models
Canyon
M-61 Brass
Bright, highly resonant, and free blowing. Delivers a quick response with a buzzy, spread tone that evokes the early Selmer Mark VI. The “sizzle” comes alive effortlessly.
Hand Hammered Copper
Full-bodied sound with a focused midrange core and strong projection. Tonal character and resistance are similar to a late-period Selmer Super Balanced Action (circa serial #48,000–54,000).
Choose your finish
Lacquer
US $1,345
The lacquer of our KB Sax necks is similar in color to the vintage Selmer saxophones from the 1950’s. We also offer a lighter tint lacquer finish to match modern Selmer, Yamaha and other brands.
Silver Plate
US $1,345
Adds just a touch of brightness and focus to the sound.
There is no nickel used in the silver and gold plating process for our necks.
Gold Plate
US $1,845*
Gold adds a little warmth and focus to the sound.
*The final price for gold plating may vary depending on the gold commodity market price. Please obtain a quote prior to placing an order.
Brushed Raw
US $1,295
Our raw finish tends to play a little more spread and open than the lacquered or plated neck.
With the brushed raw finish, the neck will over time take on the natural patina of the given metal. It will lose its shiny appearance and transition to a darker look, similar to a vintage saxophone, where the lacquer has been worn off. With the brushed raw finish, it is not uncommon that, as the neck patinas-in, fine silvery lines and spots – evidence of the silver soldering process, may begin to appear. You can easily bring the neck back to its original appearance by polishing it with a soft cloth and a gentle polish compound.
For more on how the different finishes may affect the sound and response of our necks, please read this BLOG post.
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Canyon . Vanguard
While the inner dimensions are nearly identical on the Canyon and Vanguard models, and they share the unique qualities of all KB sax necks – evenness of tone, improved intonation & excellent response and projection, they differ by having different weight and thickness of certain parts like the tenon and the end-ring.
The shaping of the tip – the very beginning of the neck and the choice and treatment of the metal for the neck tube is also different. These differences are ways of tuning the necks and all add up to the different response and sound of the different models.
An analogy when comparing the two neck models would be that the Canyon is closer to a 5-digit Mark VI, while the Vanguard plays more like a late Super Balanced Action.
The Canyon was developed to offer a neck with some of the characteristics that we as players love about the best Mark VI saxophones! It has a similar buzz and colorful expressiveness of an early Mark VI, combined with the focus and projection of the “Brecker-range” horns (serials 80-90K).
We are offering the Canyon in the M61 brass alloy as we find that this particular metal with its unique temperature treatment and specific hardness captures the essence of the Canyon model. The resonant and vibrant sound is instantly activated and with its brighter sound it has excellent projection.
The Vanguard has been developed to have the core focus situated in the high mid-tone area, resulting in a slender, highly centered tone with a very resonant sound quality and powerful projection. It has a positive push-back, is quick responding with a large dynamic range and retains the same precise intonation as all KB Sax necks.
The Vanguard neck is close in sound and tonal response to the later Selmer Super Balanced Action but with the added benefit of excellent intonation, easier produced and more stable altissimo range and a very consistent sound quality from top to bottom.
The Vanguard hand hammered copper alto sax neck, with its slightly increased complexity in timbre, is an excellent choice.
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Compare our KB neck models based on sound, tonal color, projection and more!
Most players find that one of our 2 most popular alto neck models above satisfy their needs and fit what they are looking for. However, for those searching for something more specific or wishing to select a particular model used by one of our endorsers, please check out our Custom & Speciality models.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We are here to help with suggestions for which KB Sax neck to pair with your horn based on what you are looking for.