Saxophones Galasso

[Rodrigo Z]

Olá, meu nome é Rodrigo. Eu toco saxofone tenor. Tenho um saxofone tenor Galasso — é um modelo antigo, mas muito bom. Podemos conversar sobre o saxofone?

 

[PigSquealer]

Olá, meu nome é Rodrigo. Eu toco saxofone tenor. Tenho um saxofone tenor Galasso — é um modelo antigo, mas muito bom. Podemos conversar sobre o saxofone?

Hello Rodrigo. Welcome to Café Saxophone.
I am unfamiliar with “Galasso” as a maker. Can you post a few pictures ?
Also the Café is an international member site. English is the preferred language for all use in posting. Please use a translator.

 

[Jeanette]

Olá, meu nome é Rodrigo. Eu toco saxofone tenor. Tenho um saxofone tenor Galasso — é um modelo antigo, mas muito bom. Podemos conversar sobre o saxofone?

"Hello, my name is Rodrigo. I play tenor saxophone. I have a Galasso tenor saxophone — it's an old model, but very good. Can we talk about the saxophone?"

 

[Pete Effamy]

Just a thought: how long before there is a forum with an automatic built in AI translator ?

 

[Targa]

Just a thought: how long before there is a forum with an automatic built in AI translator ?

It was the first attempt at an automatic translator that converted ‘out of sight, out of mind’ to ‘invisible and insane’.

 

[Pete Effamy]

It was the first attempt at an automatic translator that converted ‘out of sight, out of mind’ to ‘invisible and insane’.

I like that.

 

[PigSquealer]

Come on guys. We have a new member that has interest in learning about his sax. Neither of you are encouraging the person or subject. Please support a fellow members interests.

 

[thomsax]

I have seen the name "Gallasso" and "Weril" mentioned together ...... .

Weril: Weril – Instrumentos Musicais

 

[PigSquealer]

I have seen the name "Gallasso" and "Weril" mentioned together ...... .

Weril: Weril – Instrumentos Musicais

Interesting, I didn’t think Weril were exported from Brazil ? Or stenciled ?

 

[PigSquealer]

I assume the new member is from Portugal ?

 

[MikeMorrell]

Olá, meu nome é Rodrigo. Eu toco saxofone tenor. Tenho um saxofone tenor Galasso — é um modelo antigo, mas muito bom. Podemos conversar sobre o saxofone?

Hi Rodrigo and welcome to the cafe!

I don't know much about saxophone brands or models. But I typed "What is a Galasso tenor saxophone?" into Google and I got quite a long summary. I suggest you do the same (in Portugese)!

The top-level summary was: "A Galasso tenor saxophone is a highly regarded vintage musical instrument tightly linked to the history of wind instrument manufacturing in Brazil." The search result goes on to note:
- the much admired sound and build quality
- as a 'vintage' saxophone (with a 'vintage' key layout and heavier keys), it may be less easy to play than a modern saxophone

A few video's mentioned in the Google search results are shown or below. Only one of them has (automatic) subtitles in English. f you search on YouTube for 'Galasso sax' you'll also find other reviews (in Portugese).

So my guess is that you'll find a lot more information via searches in (Brazilian-)Portugese media rather than in English.

Best wishes,

Mike

Portugese-language video's:
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMFDP1wdVqY

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgMi7De9Axw

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fdq9jLroho


Video sub-titles in English:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NriwIySpPo

 

[thomsax]

Interesting, I didn’t think Weril were exported from Brazil ? Or stenciled ?

I looked at Weril saxes on thier website. Weril saxes could be found here in Sweden as well for 15-20 years ago. I'm glad if they are still business?!

 

[PigSquealer]

Hi Rodrigo and welcome to the cafe!

I don't know much about saxophone brands or models. But I typed "What is a Galasso tenor saxophone?" into Google and I got quite a long summary. I suggest you do the same (in Portugese)!

The top-level summary was: "A Galasso tenor saxophone is a highly regarded vintage musical instrument tightly linked to the history of wind instrument manufacturing in Brazil." The search result goes on to note:
- the much admired sound and build quality
- as a 'vintage' saxophone (with a 'vintage' key layout and heavier keys), it may be less easy to play than a modern saxophone

A few video's mentioned in the Google search results are shown or below. Only one of them has (automatic) subtitles in English. f you search on YouTube for 'Galasso sax' you'll also find other reviews (in Portugese).

So my guess is that you'll find a lot more information via searches in (Brazilian-)Portugese media rather than in English.

Best wishes,

Mike

Portugese-language video's:
-

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMFDP1wdVqY

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgMi7De9Axw

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fdq9jLroho


Video sub-titles in English:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NriwIySpPo

Thanks Mike 🤗

 

[MikeMorrell]

PS. (for mods and other members),

I don't consider my my response to @Rodrigo Z to be in breach of the 'English language' forum rule. Because all relevant resources I could find to help answer Rodrigo's question were all in Rodigro's native language (Portugese). Unsuprising since 'Galasso' is a Brazilian brand.

 

[PigSquealer]

@thomsax @MikeMorrell , thanks guys ! Your posted information doesn’t show up here on my searches. Always something showing from different locations.
Globally helping to learn all things sax is why people join the Café 😊 !

 

[MikeMorrell]

I'm going to watch DIEGO MARINHO SAX's next video too 'cos my 1960's 'vintage sax' doesn't have an F# key either 😉.

 

[MikeMorrell]

@thomsax @MikeMorrell , thanks guys ! Your posted information doesn’t show up here on my searches. Always something showing from different locations.
Globally helping to learn all things sax is why people join the Café 😊 !

Great point, @PigSquealer! IMHO well worth investigating and highlighting in a separate thread. I.e regional, national and personal biases in 'targeting' (= limiting) search results by search engines.

I completely agree that the 'collective wisdom and experience' of global members is one of the great things that makes this cafe so unique. But I would also add that the 'mutually supportive culture' of the cafe (and it's members) equally make this cafe so unique. More than 15 years ago, it truly amazed me that 'professionals' would answer my 'beginner questions'. And this 'mutually supportive culture' 'has continued to this day. So everyone (at whatever playing level) is still very welcome and can rely on (safe) support.

A credit to @Pete Thomas and @Jeanette.

 

[PigSquealer]

PS. (for mods and other members),

I don't consider my my response to @Rodrigo Z to be in breach of the 'English language' forum rule. Because all relevant resources I could find to help answer Rodrigo's question were all in Rodigro's native language (Portugese). Unsuprising since 'Galasso' is a Brazilian brand.

Still you’ve tried to help in the best interest of @Rodrigo Z question(s). @thomsax too. The language bumps are nothing more than a learning curve. Our new member(s) or others are well welcomed to join in all conversations about saxophones. The translation needs are simple and small.
Personally, I enjoy learning about players from other countries and their saxophone journeys. Not everyone everywhere has access to buy an affordable saxophone of high quality. Import fees/taxes can far exceed one’s dreams. I try and always have to support anyone who is interested and willing to learn.

 

[Rodrigo Z]

Possuo um saxofone Galasso antigo, de 1963. É um instrumento excelente. Este saxofone tenor teve suas peças fabricadas na Itália e foi montado no Brasil. A fábrica foi fundada por imigrantes italianos, os irmãos Galasso. É um instrumento simples, com poucos recursos, como era típico daquela época époc

 

[PigSquealer]

Great point, @PigSquealer! IMHO well worth investigating and highlighting in a separate thread. I.e regional, national and personal biases in 'targeting' (= limiting) search results by search engines.

@milandro and I compared search results for years. Global information gathering from friends is well worth being on the Café 😉