I’m often reminded that for many people they’re saxophone isn’t just a saxophone , it might be the most expensive thing they own, it might be what they make there living with or it could be of great sentimental value.
I’m often reminded that for many people they’re saxophone isn’t just a saxophone , it might be the most expensive thing they own, it might be what they make there living with or it could be of great sentimental value.
One of the joys of working here is the numbers of unusual saxophones we get to see, one such being this factory lacquered electric blue mk 6 tenor. The owner contacted Selmer shortly after he bought it ,to see if they could tell him anything about it’s history, Selmer denied any knowledge of it until he sent them the serial number. They examined their records a little more closely and discovered that in 1970 they had made a limited number of red, white and blue saxophones and confirmed that it was indeed all original.
The Woodwind Workshop blog is a place for us to tell you about some of the more interesting and unusual instruments [and people] that pass through our workshop, a place for us to reflect on life as a woodwind instrument repairer and just generally share some of our thoughts with you.
We very much welcome your thoughts and opinions, remember our doors are always open and the kettle ready!
John Clark.