I've had my Saxello over 17 years.It is one of the most unique saxes I ever played
Not only is it made well, after all these years but I don't think
anything sounds like it. It has a voice.A personality if you will :idea:
I got my nod from hearing guys like Benny Maupin,Elton Dean,Kirk or even Philly's Bill Leslie on his record on ARGO called " Diggin' The Chicks".
Anyone else here playing a Saxello or using it on gigs/recordings?
It is one unique voice.
Mark I've been using my old Cstar that I use successfully on my V1. I don't think it plays as well on the saxello. I think I could go for something more open with a lot more kick and I have a Lamberson on order which I think will be good. The saxello is much more focussed or smaller bore than my V1. These two sopranos are my favourites along with the curved TT which I would like to re own one day. I still didn't get my custom stand from my tech yet. cheers Mike
I now have my custom built king saxello stand and it is superb. It is basically a scaled down version of my Blayman bass clarinet stand and breaks down for transport. I'll see if I can get a photo.
I've had this beautiful baby since I rescued it from a kid who wanted to sell it to buy a "new soprano!" Evidently, he didn't know what he had!!! I took one look at it and said, "I'll take it!"
It was in descent shape when I first bought it, but I immediately took it to my saxman, Dr. Sax Ken Beason, and had it overhauled. It played, and still plays, oh so sweet. By varying the reed strength I can make it sound like an oboe or english horn, or with a soft reed it is brassy just like a trumpet! I played dixieland with it for years, playing at all the Texas Rangers home baseball games with my band.
I rarely play anymore, and I have two kids in college, so I can use the extra money for their expenses. Seems ashame, but I'd rather have someone get it who will enjoy it's marvelous sounds!!! It's in great shape, you may like some minor adjustments made based on your playing style and preferences. It come with a hardshell road case, the original case was falling apart when I got it, and also comes with a Selmer C* mouthpiece. Email me for more info. I take PayPal, beeing one who buys and sells items on Ebay often (US13Doolittle).
My King saxello just gets better and better. I couldn't like this horn more for it's incredible sound and unique character. I had a S20 tenor once, nice vintage too but I never got it right and went back to Selmer. This saxello makes me want to find a great S20 now.
Re: Saxello!! What Is A Fair Asking Price For My 1929 King Saxello
I have a King Saxello that I originally purchased for $300 way back in 1970 from a kid that wanted money to buy a new soprano! Lol! Needless to say I gave him the $300 and bolted!!! I have used this little gem, always a crowd pleaser, professionally ever since--for Dixieland as a lead instrument, to straight ahead jazz. It ROCKS! However, now at retirement age, I am considering selling my horn.
It's a beautiful silver, kept polished with soft silver clothes, and has been kept in perfect playing condition, and not too long since its last overhaul. The trouble is I don't really know what kind of price to ask for it??? It is a White Model, made in 1929, the twenties being the "Age of the Saxophone!" Can you guys give me an idea of what is a "FAIR ASKING PRICE" for my little horn??? I would greatly appreciate your advice! No Jokes Please, OK? Thanks in Advance for your help! Oh, and my pictures are older, for I have polished out the horn since.
I just saw this post, haven't been here for a while, Michael Ward. I'm still playing my Mark VI sopranino, with pleasure! I use a Selmer C* mouthpiece and Van Doren # 4 reeds, here's a link of me playing Soul Serenade in Pistoia, Italy:
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