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by Take the coltrane
(2 posts)
19 years ago

Need some advice on buying an Tenor sax

I am getting out of high school and am going to go study jazz at Capilano and I need to invest in a new instrument because right now I have benn playing an Armstrong. I am leaning towards buying a yamaha 82Z because I heard it had a bright tone but I am wondering which saxophones would be better If I wanted a tone closer to coltranes or Stan Getz. I have read that the 82Z is close to the sound the Selmer Mark VI had. I would also like adivice on which mouthpeice would be better to buy for playing jazz (preferably metal). I would like to know what type of laquer would be more preferable to a bright tone as well but I dont want to go with a silver finish because It will eventually tarnish. Thank you for any comments and suggestions.

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  2. by connsaxman_jim
    (2336 posts)
    19 years ago

    Re: Need some advice on buying an Tenor sax

    Try a Keilwerth SX 90R. They have a great vintage sound. I'd recommend the Jody Jazz ESP mouthpiece. As for the lacquer, that really doesn't make a huge difference. Either lacquer or black nickel finish would be cool.

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  3. by Take the coltrane
    (2 posts)
    19 years ago

    Re: Need some advice on buying an Tenor sax

    How are the vandoren, selmer and berg larson mouthpieces? I wont be able to try the Keilwerth until around the end of august because I live in a more rural area (northern B.C.) so if I dont win the lottery today I will probably wait until then. Do you know how much more gold plating will cost to get on the instrument then just the normal lacquer.

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  4. by xXaltoXxXcrazinestXx
    (5 posts)
    19 years ago

    Re: Need some advice on buying an Tenor sax

    ok, if u want the ultimate sound that is really dark then u should get a otto link florida, or a selmer soloist vintage c* long shank, ive played one b4 and its really nice. saxaphones however i prefer the bright sound, and plus in all alto so i kno nothing about tenors cause i havnet played many so yea

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    1. by rob07
      (38 posts)
      19 years ago

      Re: Need some advice on buying an Tenor sax

      so jim, would you recomend a keilwerth over a z

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      1. by connsaxman_jim
        (2336 posts)
        19 years ago

        Re: Need some advice on buying an Tenor sax

        If you're looking for more of a vintage sound, yes. Sometimes the Yamaha's sound a little thin to me, while the Keilwerth has a little more depth. Not that the Yamaha sounds bad, don't get me wrong here. While the Yamaha has move of a bright, airy sound, the Keilwerth has a darker, huskier tone. The Yamaha Z might sound better on rock or modern jazz, while the Keilwerth will sound better on blues, soul/r&b, funk, traditional jazz/big band, or bop. It's just a matter of preference really. Play both. They are both excellent horns.

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