You know, it's surprising that modern manufacturers haven't tried to tackle the problem of the hard to find side keys. Everyone is so focused on copying the Mark VI and SA80's that they completely overlook innovative gems, like this, that completely simplify a very tricky section of the keyboard. It's not as if this would radically change the bore or tonehole placement. In any event, great video Matt. Keep them coming!
Looks like a beautiful Alto. My fave is a Conn 6M Metro that has NO tuning slide. It has a huge, beautiful tone. I understand that the early Conns were designed by "Gus" Buescher. Always wondered why he started his own Company...
Wow, I own one myself. That New King series I plays really good and has a really nice tone, sounds more dark an warmer than modern horns. My teacher owns a Series II New King tenor with these sautered on toneholes, which has a really fat and powerful tone. I never heard a tone like that on a saxophone again. These are really extraordinary Saxophones. Like to see you with that beauties ;)
are these all saxophones that you own? where do you get them all? I love your videos, these saxophones are all works of art and i love how there is somebody dedicated to sharing everything about them
I currently play an alto SX-90R 75th anniversary edition. I love it and don't intend on switching; however, I was wondering how this vintage one compares. Mine is a pretty heavy nickel-body that can produce a lot of sound despite the weight. Low notes sound particularly nice and the action is solid. Tone was better than on the other saxes I tried at the time. I like the ergonomics, but those angled side keys on your King Model look really nice.
@@rangersmith4652 Currently I'm using a Morgan large chamber jazz mouthpiece. Definitely been my go-to since I got it. Even have a soprano large chamber.
I have one and I really like it. In my opinion Max keilwerths horns were the best. His brand was " pure tone" and are treasured by all the Romany players from the Balkans. Very hard to get
A modern SX-90R does not have rolled tone holes; it has rings of metal, I think brass, soldered onto the tone hole openings. That's the source of the "R" and also a source of a lot of controversy among JK players.
I Have got one of those "King Series 3" from 1938. The serial sais 11200. You said it was a stencil since it sais "King" on it. Well I believe its just ne Model King.
I have an alto that says "The New King" across the bell, It has that Globe too. I'm Not sure if it's a series 1 or series 2, the serial number is in the 56000 range.I've been looking online about it and can't really find anything about it. I was wondering if you would know something about it. Thanks
ok, did you get this information directly from keilwerth or did you ever see a keilwerth series 3 without the king engraving? Don't get me wrong, I'm just interested because there isn't much to find on those old beautys on the web ;). Actually an argument for your assumption is that they probably hardly ever sold a saxophon in nazi-germany. Would be interesting if they only made stencils at this time. You should make a vid playing that horn. Many people would be impressed by the sound.
I have a Keilwerth New King sax, serial number 2972. It has a plastic guard and the main guard covering the C,B & Bb keys is broken. Do you know any way I can get a new one. Is there someone making them? I have contacted Keilwerth but the dont make the plastic ones anymore. They offered me a metal one but I would like to keep my sax in its original condition. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Geoff M
thanks for that info. I know how they sound as I said I got one myself. It was just a proposal. I like your vids but if you would play a few tones it would be even more interesting since everybody wants to know how they sound.
From a neighboring country, understanding your version of Germanic pretty well: replace "spelled" by "pronounced". To "spell" is about how to write it, "pronounce" about how to say it.
I love my early SX90R. I have owned and played everything and in large settings, nothing beats a Keilwerth.
You know, it's surprising that modern manufacturers haven't tried to tackle the problem of the hard to find side keys. Everyone is so focused on copying the Mark VI and SA80's that they completely overlook innovative gems, like this, that completely simplify a very tricky section of the keyboard. It's not as if this would radically change the bore or tonehole placement. In any event, great video Matt. Keep them coming!
Currently a 1930s Selmer Balanced Action alto, a 1970s Buffet Super Dynaction tenor, and a 1970s Beaugnier Vito "Duke" baritone.
Looks like a beautiful Alto. My fave is a Conn 6M Metro that has NO tuning slide. It has a huge, beautiful tone. I understand that the early Conns were designed by "Gus" Buescher. Always wondered why he started his own Company...
I own an Amati Toneking, 1945-1950, which is very similar to that…
Wow, I own one myself. That New King series I plays really good and has a really nice tone, sounds more dark an warmer than modern horns. My teacher owns a Series II New King tenor with these sautered on toneholes, which has a really fat and powerful tone. I never heard a tone like that on a saxophone again. These are really extraordinary Saxophones. Like to see you with that beauties ;)
are these all saxophones that you own? where do you get them all? I love your videos, these saxophones are all works of art and i love how there is somebody dedicated to sharing everything about them
I currently play an alto SX-90R 75th anniversary edition. I love it and don't intend on switching; however, I was wondering how this vintage one compares. Mine is a pretty heavy nickel-body that can produce a lot of sound despite the weight. Low notes sound particularly nice and the action is solid. Tone was better than on the other saxes I tried at the time. I like the ergonomics, but those angled side keys on your King Model look really nice.
I have one of these as well, and it plays beautifully, very complex and rich sound spectrum. A little bit mouthpiece unfriendly in intonation terms.
@@rangersmith4652 Currently I'm using a Morgan large chamber jazz mouthpiece. Definitely been my go-to since I got it. Even have a soprano large chamber.
@@AbouTheMagnanimus I use a Morgan as well, actually a Bilger-Morgan 4M. I sometimes use a VanDoren A28 as well.
Hi matt could you tell me your toughts about the hohner president saxophone made by max keilwerth?
I have one and I really like it. In my opinion Max keilwerths horns were the best. His brand was " pure tone" and are treasured by all the Romany players from the Balkans. Very hard to get
A modern SX-90R does not have rolled tone holes; it has rings of metal, I think brass, soldered onto the tone hole openings. That's the source of the "R" and also a source of a lot of controversy among JK players.
I Have got one of those "King Series 3" from 1938. The serial sais 11200. You said it was a stencil since it sais "King" on it. Well I believe its just ne Model King.
I have an alto that says "The New King" across the bell, It has that Globe too. I'm Not sure if it's a series 1 or series 2, the serial number is in the 56000 range.I've been looking online about it and can't really find anything about it. I was wondering if you would know something about it. Thanks
It must be from the end 50s..i had a tenor with the serial number 59xxx and it was from 1959
ok, did you get this information directly from keilwerth or did you ever see a keilwerth series 3 without the king engraving? Don't get me wrong, I'm just interested because there isn't much to find on those old beautys on the web ;). Actually an argument for your assumption is that they probably hardly ever sold a saxophon in nazi-germany. Would be interesting if they only made stencils at this time. You should make a vid playing that horn. Many people would be impressed by the sound.
I have a Keilwerth New King sax, serial number 2972. It has a plastic guard and the main guard covering the C,B & Bb keys is broken. Do you know any way I can get a new one. Is there someone making them? I have contacted Keilwerth but the dont make the plastic ones anymore. They offered me a metal one but I would like to keep my sax in its original condition. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Geoff M
Are you sure of that serial number?
Hey Matt, make sure you reach out to Brad Wherry and say hello. It's important
thanks for that info. I know how they sound as I said I got one myself. It was just a proposal. I like your vids but if you would play a few tones it would be even more interesting since everybody wants to know how they sound.
Actually, it's spelled "Keilwert", the th in german language is spelled just like a t, not like in the english language ;)
Greets from Germany
From a neighboring country, understanding your version of Germanic pretty well: replace "spelled" by "pronounced". To "spell" is about how to write it, "pronounce" about how to say it.
@@jpdj2715 oh yes you're right! I always get it wrong