Word of the Day: Cymatics

This is pretty cool stuff. “Cymatics (from Greek: ???? “wave”) is the study of visible sound and vibration, a subset of modal phenomena. Typically the surface of a plate, diaphragm, or membrane is vibrated, and regions of maximum and minimum displacement are made visible in a thin coating of particles, paste, or liquid.[1] Different patterns emerge in the exitatory medium depending …

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Should I repad my horn?

I’ve recently started a repair column over at BestSaxophoneWebsiteEver and my first column was “Should I repad my horn?”.  Might sound like an easy question, but there is so much involved to be able to make this decision properly, and so much information that the consumer should know so they are aware and happy with …

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Stohrer Music News, Vol. 2

So, lots going on, quick post from the middle of it all for an update.   I am now a dealer for BAM France cases, also Pro-Tec cases.   If you don’t see what you want in stock, let me know and I can order it. I did an interview for a sax website a …

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1939 Keilwerth New King Series I alto saxophone, silver plate

  SOLD If you are looking for a very interesting and rare piece of saxophonic history and a barn-burner professional alto at a bargain-basement price, you’ve found it. This is my 1939 Keilwerth New King series I alto saxophone.  This one is silver plate, is in excellent physical condition, and is engraved “King” on the …

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1935 Conn 6M alto saxophone, silver plate and Metro neck

  SOLD   This is a beautiful condition early Conn 6M professional alto saxophone, serial 268xxx in original silver plate. Built in 1935, this horn features the STD’D M (Metro) neck, the rocking right hand thumbrest, and underslung microtuner neck. These horns are known for their big sound, super comfortable ergonomics (although for some players …

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1940 Conn 10M Tenor Saxophone, Original Lacquer

  SOLD If you’ve been waiting for a Conn 10M that possesses all of the qualities that make the 10M one of the best saxophones ever made, you’ve found it. This is a beautiful pre-war Conn 10M tenor saxophone with rolled tone holes and original lacquer in very good condition.   It has just been …

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Looking for Something Special?

Don’t see what you want here, or anywhere?  Tired of the search, can’t find exactly what you want, don’t know what would be best, or worried that you might make a costly mistake?   If so, you are in the right place. When you use my Find-A-Sax service,  I will use my knowledge, experience and connections …

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Conn New Wonder/6M Transitional Alto Saxophone

SOLD   This is a 1930 Conn “Transitional” alto saxophone, one of the earliest variations to be found as the Conn saxophones evolved from the New Wonder Series II (aka “Chu Berry” horns) to the M-series saxophones. This saxophone has split bell keys, a microtuner neck, a New Wonder II style left-hand pinky table, and …

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