Adolphe Sax wanted to create a group or series of instruments that would be the most powerful and vocal of the woodwinds, and the most adaptive of the brass instruments, that would fill the vacant middle ground between the two sections. Sax patented the saxophone on June 28, 1846, in two groups of seven instruments each.Each series consisted of instruments of various sizes in alternating transposition.Tony is also busy giving masterclasses and seminars at The Guildhall, Trinity College, The Royal Northern College, Leeds College and The Royal College of Music.

The choice of materials and workmanship complement an attractive offer for the demanding instrumentalist. There's a lot of mystique surrounding this little-known manufacturer (now no longer in business), which is perhaps typical of the cohort of manufacturers based around the German/Czech block. It has silver keys and Mother-of-Pearl button inlays and is beautifully engraved on the body along with the words Markneukirchen-Kungenthal in German. A green carry case with a black velvety interior accompanies the instrument, in addition to a Yanagisawa mouthpiece and, if needed, a saxophone stand, cleaning mop and basic music stand. The upgraded replacement for the legendary T901 series, this TWO1 brass model is suited just as well to aspiring beginners as to experienced professionals and retails at 2685.00.Been through our workshop & comes with a Kielwerth Mouthpiece, good value instrument. Complete original immaculate Luxury Case with wheels. Include original new Mouthpiece & new K&M stand plus special sling. In addition, there are slight marks on the bell, body and ligature, due to tarnishing in its previous life. Please contact on 01 or email [email protected] and speak to Jun for more information. It's in good shape (I was using it for sessions over the last couple of weeks) but could do with having some pads replaced at the bottom end. Advert I have a number of ex-rental East European Alto saxophones from the Amati factory. I have removed most of this with Charcoal and Brasso and as such, these are only noticeable when up close. B S 2001 Alto Saxophone gold lacquered with silver plated Key work. Lacquer wear around the bell edge for creased bell dent repair. I used this to play solo for George Michael on the UK Symphonic Tour in 2012: Click Here To View It also comes with a hard Hiscox case which retails at 224 new: Click To View New Case Details Let me know if you'd like to come and try it. I can also take other pictures to show different angles.In the world of television he has, and still does, work for BBC TV, ITV and many independent productions.Lead trumpet in the LWT orchestra of Alyn Ainsworth for many years and in the same chair for orchestras of Ronnie Hazlehurst, Alan Braden, Ronnie Aldrich, Goeff Love and more.I have based my research on actual selling prices by recognized dealers.I did not consider auction sales (such as E-Bay); private sales between individuals who are not regular dealers; pawn shop or other irregular sources, or any anecdotal stories.