by admin | Jan 26, 2021 | Articles, Blog |
This Otto Link Metal Mouthpiece guide shows you which version your Otto Link metal saxophone mouthpiece is. Many people wonder whether they have a Florida Otto Link Super Tone Master, or whether their Otto Link is an Early Babbitt or not. This Otto Link mouthpiece...
by admin | Dec 24, 2020 | Articles, Blog |
Here’s a rare treat. Courtesy of eBay, here’s a look at how Otto Link advertized its new Otto Link Reso Chamber saxophone mouthpieces in 1940. You can read all about their new Otto Link Reso Chamber and Tone Master models, see the prices, and also see a...
by admin | Apr 23, 2019 | Blog |
Most people have never met a real saxophone collector. I have had the pleasure of getting to know many of the main saxophone collectors in the world. They are passionate about the instrument, and they put the greatest care into buying the best examples of each of the...
by admin | Mar 27, 2019 | Articles, Blog |
I meet a lot of good saxophone players who are still struggling with reeds after many years of playing. After experimenting with dozens of varieties of reeds, I have come to the conclusion that you really can FIX your reed problems forever and just move past this...
by admin | Mar 27, 2019 | Articles, Blog, Uncategorized |
The following chart shows how rare each Selmer saxophone is. This is brand new information that has never been available before. It is thanks to friend of GetASax, Douglas Pipher’s painstaking work digitizing the handwritten Selmer archives that have not been...
by admin | Jul 20, 2017 | Articles, Blog, Uncategorized |
When was your Selmer Paris Saxophone made? If you are wanting to sell your Selmer saxophone, we are always buying vintage saxophones. Please email us at [email protected] This is the most accurate Selmer Serial Number Chart on the internet! Friend of GetASax.com...
by admin | Jun 18, 2016 | Articles, Blog, Uncategorized |
This is a detailed guide covering how to pack a saxophone for shipping. I will also discuss shipping and insurance options at the end. I am including lots of photos, so that people who are not familiar with saxophones at all can still figure out exactly how to do a...
by admin | Jun 16, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized |
In the case of saxophone finishes, not all that glitters is gold. Buyers and sellers often mistake lacquer for gold plate, but Perma-gold looks even more like gold. Perma-what? It’s a dichromate mineral-based coating that typically goes over a metal like zinc,...
by admin | Jun 15, 2016 | Articles, Blog, Uncategorized |
In the previous post, we looked at how to identify whether your Mark VI was assembled and engraved in the European market, or assembled and engraved for the American market. We also looked at what typical examples of original lacquer, American-assembled Mark...
by admin | Jun 14, 2016 | Articles, Blog, Uncategorized |
This is part 1. Check out part 2 here. *Note: The gallery at the very bottom of this post is a slide show with subtitles, so click it to watch it (read captions) and get most of the information from this post! You only get the subtitles on desktop format or...
by admin | Feb 10, 2016 | Articles, Blog |
With money, dummy! This is a post for people shopping for a first saxophone under $1500 that is a quality instrument and maintains its value fairly well over time. If you are skimming, here’s the short answer: Avoid the cheapest, no-name saxophones because they...
by admin | Feb 1, 2016 | Blog |
Will there ever be a more recognizable and attractive alto sound than Cannonball with his King Super 20 and Meyer Bros alto mouthpiece? If you’re wanting setup details, Cannonball Adderley played a variety of King Super 20 saxophones over the years, and he...
by admin | Feb 1, 2016 | Blog |
If you are reading this, then you are probably researching your options for how to sell a saxophone. I have been asked this question hundreds of times. I’ll help you think through your options for selling it. I’ll do this through a series of observations....
by admin | Feb 1, 2016 | Blog |
Conn issued a set of postcards to celebrate the opening of its new factory in 1911. I have a set of these myself, and I will eventually post hi-res, printable versions. Until then, if you want to see who made your Conn and where, check out the following link: Conn...
by admin | Jul 29, 2015 | News |
Welcome to the new GetASax website! I’m glad you are here. The new site is meant to include the familiar aspects of the old site with many new features. It also works way better on mobile. Big thanks to Matt Stohrer, who taught me how to build...
