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Saxophones H. Couf section on Bassic Sax finally finished

One of the most popular sections of the Bassic Sax website has finally--after 7 years of research--been finished. For now. ;) That's why I opted for a new thread for this post, to make it easier for people to find the updated section on H. Couf in its entirety, and not just in bits and pieces...
- helen
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- Sep 5, 2025
- h. couf keilwerth
- Replies: 2
- Forum: 🎷 Saxophones: gear, playing, repair, impro 🎷
Saxophones How I went from vintage sax player to new horn player--but only on tenor

Whenever I go to my favourite saxophone shop near me, I always try their vintage horns and MPs. In Sept. when I was there they had a very interesting Dukoff tenor MP that was completely refaced by none other than Bob Carpenter himself. Problem is, I had no tenor with me to try it on, and all of...
- helen
- Thread
- Dec 3, 2023
- keilwerth tenor
- Replies: 16
- Forum: 🎷 Saxophones: gear, playing, repair, impro 🎷
Saxophones Tenor sax: Buffet 400 vs. Keilwerth ST110 vs. Sequoia

Hi everyone! I'm on a hunt for a solid tenor. I'm finished my classical saxophone masters last year, my main instrument is alto (Selmer III). I played a lot of tenor at my university (Selmer II) and now I want to buy something on my own. I also play some jazz/funk/rock, so what I'm looking for...
- MaGushoff
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- Feb 28, 2020
- buffet 400 keilwerth tenor
- Replies: 21
- Forum: 🎷 Saxophones: gear, playing, repair, impro 🎷
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Saxophones The Other Keilwerth

Visiting my friend and repairman Bob I found a pair of aged and very sad looking tenor saxes. I asked why he'd not bothered to fix them up. He responded by giving them to me to do. The first was a Hohner President with one bent key and worn lacquer that looked crappy to say the least. I took it...
- JoeG46
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- Jun 28, 2019
- amati hohner keilwerth
- Replies: 6
- Forum: 🎷 Saxophones: gear, playing, repair, impro 🎷
SOLD via Cafe Keilwerth SX90 ii Soprano Saxophone black nickel

For sale is a Keilwerth SX90 II soprano saxophone, much desired black nickel finish. In very good condition, plays beautifully. Fully serviced in November 2016 and just last week given an inspection and any necessary adjustments were made. Amazing tone, beautiful instrument. I've owned this...
- andyb1970
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- Dec 5, 2018
- keilwerth soprano sx90
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Sold / found / withdrawn
Saxophones H. Couf Superba II bari

I was hoping there might be some H. Couf lover living or lurking amongst us, who have some knowledge about when the Superba II baris came out. I'm looking at a Superba II bari with a serial # of 61XXX, which would put its production date at 1968--at least according to the JK serial # chart...
- helen
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- Oct 7, 2018
- german h. couf keilwerth
- Replies: 6
- Forum: 🎷 Saxophones: gear, playing, repair, impro 🎷
Keilwerth Sx90r Tenor Black Nickel

Selling for a friend, but in my possession, is a Keilwerth SX90R tenor saxophone, black nickel. In great playing condition, recently serviced and regulated. It has a serial number starting 101xxx which is within the so called desirable period where Keilwerth’s really rocked. Cosmetically it has...
- andyb1970
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- Sep 29, 2015
- keilwerth
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Sold / found / withdrawn