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by stray dog
(16 posts)
19 years ago

Keilwerth ST-90 Series III Soprano?

What does anyone know about the quality of this instrument? What's a fair price? What's set-up do you suggest? Thanks

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  1. by connsaxman_jim
    (2336 posts)

    19 years ago

    Re: Keilwerth ST-90 Series III Soprano?

    the Keilwerth ST 90 is made by Jupiter and they are a decent student-intermediate model instrument. For the price, they are pretty hard to beat, and have a good sound. New they retail for around $1100. You might find a nice used one for around $800. I have an SX 90 Keilwerth Soprano, and I am using a Meyer 5 hard rubber mouthpiece. I haven't owned the horn very long, but this set up seems to work very well. I play some Kenny G and Grover WashingtonJr. kind of stuff, and it sounds good.

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    1. by stray dog
      (16 posts)

      19 years ago

      Re: Keilwerth ST-90 Series III Soprano?

      Jim, good info, thanks. Is the SX 90 a professional level instrument?

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      1. by connsaxman_jim
        (2336 posts)

        19 years ago

        Re: Keilwerth ST-90 Series III Soprano?

        Yes, the SX-90 is a professional model. There is the SX-90 and SX-90R. They are basically the same, except the R has soldered on tone rings that mimic the rolled tone holes of the earlier Conns. I think it gives them a darker tone; very warm and lush, but the R's sell for a premium price. The SX-90's you can find for around $2700. I haven't seen an R for less than $3200

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        1. by connsaxman_jim
          (2336 posts)

          19 years ago

          Re: Keilwerth ST-90 Series III Soprano?

          Actually that ST-90 is made to the same specifications as the SX-90, but by Jupiter. It has many pro features, just lacks the finess and fancy engravings.

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        2. by connsaxman_jim
          (2336 posts)

          19 years ago

          Re: Keilwerth ST-90 Series III Soprano?

          www.keilwerth.com/instruments_main.asp Soprano Saxophone ST 90 Series III B-Bb-C#-G# mechanism - makes mechanism for little finger of left hand fast and easy to operate because of pivoted Bb key Hydraulically formed neck - excellent intonation and response High F# key - allows for better playing faility in the altissiomo register Body and keys gold lacquered or silver-plated - attraktive design 2 component epoxy lacquer with hardener - longer durability Leather pads with metal resonators - high quality, long lasting, improved sound projection and clarity Adjustable thumbrest (metal for soprano, plastic for alto and tenor) - for individual hand positioning Soprano comes with both a straight and curved neck - for a different sound and playing angle Soprano Saxophone SX 90 and SX90II Adjustable palm keys - adjustable for height and angle Mother of pearl keys without a bezel - for optimum playing comfort B-Bb-C#-G# key mechanism - makes mechanism for little finger of left hand fast and easy to operate , because of pivoted Bb key Auxiliary high F- sharp key - for better playing facility in the altissimo register Adjustable thumb rest - guarantees the optimum hand position Leather pads with metal resonators, waterproof - high quality, long lasting; improved sound projection and clarity SX90II comes with both a straight and a curved neck - for an individual sound Hydraulically formed neck - excellent intonation and response

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      2. by jamterry
        (573 posts)

        19 years ago

        Re: Keilwerth ST-90 Series III Soprano?

        as of late i have played some kielwerth and jupiter horns. i liked the jupiter bari a lot. i haven't played the soprano. if the bari is any indication, i think jupiter makes a playable horn. i think you might want to mess with mouthpieces to see what the soprano likes. i recommend a selmer stock soprano mouthpiece, and a meyer for more brilliance on with the motley :)

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