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Charles Harris

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.97
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 15.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 26.5
  • Total Questions 82
 questions regarding equipment, performance, repairs, lessons, etc. Almost all saxophone related questions.

Grant R. Koeller

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 28.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 16.1
  • Total Questions 668
 I'm a Professional Jazz Saxophone soloist with the USAF Band Of Flight, WPAFB, OHIO, experienced in performance, technique and equipment. I'm not a buyer/seller or dealer. I have 38 years Alto, Tenor, Soprano and Bari Saxophone performance experience with additional years on the Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Piano, Drum-set, Guitar and Voice. I'm a third generation professional military musician, my father, Bill Koeller(1939-1997) was in the USAF 1958-1962, and played Jazz Hammond B-3 organ from 1957-1997, and my fathers Uncle, Alfred Koeller (1912-1993), was a professional Acoustic Bassist in the Army Air Corps in WWII, and also performed on Jazz Guitar, Hammond organ, Piano and tenor saxophone.

Just Saxes, New Orleans

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.72
  • Clarity of Response 9.75
  • Politeness 9.93
  • Response Time(hr) 39.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 58.5
  • Total Questions 526
 Anything related to saxophones, particularly vintage saxophones. *Please note*: most of the questions seem to be requests for value estimates of one kind or another from laypersons -- unfortunately that means I have to ask that you observe some firm rules about providing information (photos) so that I can better assist you (see requirements below). Please be aware that when it comes to the value of a saxophone, condition is everything. Condition is absolutely impossible to divine over the internet, unless you are a good player who can provide a sound sample, and very detailed photographs, covering every millimeter of the saxophone in question. Questions such as regard the presence or absence of original parts influence value greatly, as much as 90% or more. If you want an estimate of any kind, no matter how rough & ready, please provide at least 12 photographs, and a link to them, hosted on a server that allows me to access them. This is especially important when asking about off-brands, as there are many older vintage brands whose names have been borrowed or bought by companies selling modern saxophones from Taiwan or China. (An "off-brand" in this case is any brand except: Conn .....

Eugene Cantera

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 21.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 47.4
  • Total Questions 1576
 I have been a music educator for over 25 years and have taught on many levels from young children and school agers on through to college level, professional players and senior citizens. My main areas of expertise are saxophone(s) though I have taught many instruments including, guitar, bass, piano, oboe and drums to name a few. I have also done research on horns both vintage and new.

Michael Tedeschi

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.63
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 21.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 19.3
  • Total Questions 155
 I can answer any questions you might have about playing the saxophone. I cannot answer questions related to the value of saxophones. I will just tell you to go to a music store and get it appraised. Determining the value of a Saxophone depends on the sound, condition, and many other factors, and I cannot just venture a guess about how much it is worth.

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2012-02-09 Buescher Elkhart Sax...:

Hello Hannah,  Yes, you have spotted a Buescher second line sax called "The Elkhart". Is it a Tenor or Alto? The alto's were stamped with the model number 20A. These were made in the 30's and 40's. These

2012-02-09 King Saxophone:

Terrance,     What you have here is a stencil instrument. Meaning King had this horn made for them by another company and then had King stamped on them. This is a very common practice that in many ways

2012-02-04 Conn Tenor Sax:

Don,     First let you congratulate you on the saxophone you have. The 10M was Conn's premier professional saxophone. The 10M was officially referred to as the "Artist" model but it is more commonly referred

2012-02-03 Buescher soprano:

Hello Samuel, You are in another country, so I will use American dollars...  BUESCHER TRUE TONE saxophone curved soprano   These are wonderful saxophones horns,and play great when set up properly.  It's

2012-02-02 cousenon saxie:

I actually don;'t own a Saxie - but the dimensions you are looking for can probably be gotten by contacting the folks at http://www.xaphoon.com/.    I would love to see pictures of your horns, especially

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