Comments for Saximus Maximus http://saximax.com The vintage saxophone site Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:12:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Selmer Pennsylvania Special Tenor (1938) by Martin Hingley http://saximax.com/2011/09/17/selmer-ps-tenor/#comment-489 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:12:55 +0000 http://saximax.wordpress.com/?p=996#comment-489 Jez
Many thanks – you’re dating is correct, as these horns follow the Selmer dating numbers (see saxpics http://www.saxpics.com/?v=ser&manID=18). You can send photos to mhingley@itcandor.com – it would be good to have another example on here.
These aren’t hugely valuable saxophones, it can probably be covered on any general household insurance you have.
Best Wishes – Martin

]]> Comment on Selmer Pennsylvania Special Tenor (1938) by jezgray http://saximax.com/2011/09/17/selmer-ps-tenor/#comment-488 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:40:41 +0000 http://saximax.wordpress.com/?p=996#comment-488 Hi all

Just searching and found this great site. I have what I think is a Pennsylvania Special, says ‘Made in Czechoslovakia’ but the engraving is very worn. The serial is 264373… does that make it about 1934-5? The person I lent it to had it repadded and it makes a nice warm big sound, but the lacquer needs redoing and I don’t think I have it set up that well (but if it ain’t broke…). Not sure where to send pics but easy to take on my phone… Any ideas? Should I insure it?

Cheers

Jez

]]> Comment on Selmer Pennsylvania Special Tenor (1938) by Martin Hingley http://saximax.com/2011/09/17/selmer-ps-tenor/#comment-469 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:36:36 +0000 http://saximax.wordpress.com/?p=996#comment-469 Hector
Thanks for your comment – it would be great to have a couple of photos so we can compare your saxophones with the many Kohlert’s we cover on the site here. My experience to date suggests that Keilwerth and Kohlert worked very much hand in hand. There’s a difference in quality with their ranges, rather than between them. The tenor featured here is very poor, while the alto http://saximax.com/2011/01/29/selmer-ps-alto/ is excellent.
I really like both brands – it’s a shame Keilwerth no longer manufacture in Germany.
Best Wishes – Martin

]]> Comment on Selmer Pennsylvania Special Tenor (1938) by Hector H. Castillon http://saximax.com/2011/09/17/selmer-ps-tenor/#comment-468 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:11:53 +0000 http://saximax.wordpress.com/?p=996#comment-468 I have a VKS Kohlert tenor sax made in Ceckoslovakia . looks like a pennsilvania special . serial# 20756 with the triangle Best in the world .I think is a Keilwerth.made for Kohlert .I also have a 58 Kohlert tenor and that one is different.

]]> Comment on Selmer Mark VI Alto (1962) by Martin Hingley http://saximax.com/2010/03/20/selmer-mark-vi-alto/#comment-464 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:48:11 +0000 http://saximax.wordpress.com/?p=196#comment-464 Anyone would be more than happy to get a Mark VI for that little. I’d have a look at eBay and see what the current prices are.

]]> Comment on Selmer Mark VI Alto (1962) by Scotlands Mountains http://saximax.com/2010/03/20/selmer-mark-vi-alto/#comment-463 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:38:20 +0000 http://saximax.wordpress.com/?p=196#comment-463 I have one here that was left to me by my father.I haven`t a clue how to play it :) Just doing some research as to it`s value when I came upon your blog.It`s a 1960 model with a 99*** serial number.
I was offered £1000 for it by a dealer but as it`s in immaculate condition it would seem to be worth a tad more than that.Have the original receipt into the bargain.

]]> Comment on Keilwerth Crestone Toneking (1957) by Martin Hingley http://saximax.com/2011/03/31/keilwerth-crestone-toneking-1957/#comment-449 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:57:56 +0000 http://saximax.wordpress.com/?p=801#comment-449 Kevin
I’m pleased our site serves its purpose for you! More on Lifton cases are available at the excellent Kirtley Music site http://kirtleymusic.home.comcast.net/~kirtleymusic/liftonhistory.htm.
Best Wishes
Martin

]]> Comment on Keilwerth Crestone Toneking (1957) by kevin http://saximax.com/2011/03/31/keilwerth-crestone-toneking-1957/#comment-448 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:39:56 +0000 http://saximax.wordpress.com/?p=801#comment-448 I am restoring one just like this also from 1957. Thought the case was not original til I saw yours. It does not appear to be a Keilwerth case. Wonderful vintage horn !

]]> Comment on Hawkes And Son XX Century Alto (1932) by Martin Hingley http://saximax.com/2010/03/26/hawkes-xx-century-alto/#comment-441 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:36:21 +0000 http://saximax.wordpress.com/?p=268#comment-441 Mr More
Unfortunately I have no knowledge of saxophone shops in Paris – maybe on of our other readers can help there. Hawkes & Son were a British company and their saxophones appear for sale on eBay UK.
There are a number for sale there today.
You have a very strange ambition to own a high ‘C’ instrument, since they are essentially unusable today as my post describes.
Go for a low ‘C’ if you want to play the instrument.
Best Wishes – Martin

]]> Comment on Hawkes And Son XX Century Alto (1932) by Mr. More http://saximax.com/2010/03/26/hawkes-xx-century-alto/#comment-440 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:06:44 +0000 http://saximax.wordpress.com/?p=268#comment-440 Hi, I am looking for Hawkes & son, XX century -Alto sax, ( high C ), can you tell me where I can get in Paris , I mean which shop, it will be nice if you mail me the shop address , and at what price I should buy it.thanks

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