Julius keilwerth stenciled some saxophones for kohlert and each borrowed heavily from each others designs. The sx90r uses the most unique bore which produces a sound with more tonal presence than many tenor saxophones produce. By the end of the 1980s keilwerth had produced their sx90 line of horns and gained endorcements from some of the biggest names in jazz at the time. Keilwerth sx90 series professional soprano saxophone. The sx90r is one of the most popular and desirable horns on the market today. Keilwerth oversaw all aspects of the presidents production. Tenor saxophone gold lacquer finish, rolled tone holes, adjustable flaps, including luxury case and accessories, made in germany. Keilwerth sx90r the sx90r is the top line professional saxophone from keilwerth. It bought the production facilities owned by charles gerard conn, a major figure in early manufacture of brasswinds and saxophones in the usa. The earlier keilwerth, alto, soprano and tenor all had metal thumbrests. Unfollow keilwerth saxophones to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Youll find new or used products in keilwerth saxophones on ebay. The keilwerth saxophone company was founded in 1925 in germany by julius keilwerth, who learned the skill of instrument making from his father. Since the 20th century the sound created by keilwerth saxophone is the product of the crossing of culture that is the heart of jazz music. Saxophone history from a couple of different perspectives.
One of arguably the finest saxophone manufactures of all time. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Glory professional alto eb sax saxophone gold laquer finish, alto saxophone. With a black nickel plated body made from nickel silver, silver plated keys, and sophisticated engraving on body and bow this saxophone not only has an extraordinary appearance, it also features a new, ergonomically adapted keywork. Keilwerth, hcouf and amati history sax on the web forum. The range includes soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass saxophones all available to order from gear4music today. The julius keilwerth company is a german saxophone manufacturer, established in 1925. In 1986 keilwerth hired jazz saxophonist peter ponzol to revamp their horn line for the modern jazz scene. The manufacturer origionally began as primarily a stencil manufacturer for other prominant german horn builders.
Description keilwerths signature finish black nickel plating with gold lacquer keys and inner bell. The saxophone has a unique history on how it changed from a simple novelty instrument becoming one of the most recognized instruments in the world of music. In addition all three of the palm keys can be adjusted to fit the contours of anyones hands, large or small. After this apprenticeship, julius keilwerth and his brother, max, established a workshop in their home around 1925 or 1926. Founded by julius keilwerth 18731962, the man the company is named after.
Get the guaranteed lowest prices on keilwerth alto saxophones instruments at musicians friend. Keilwerth saxophones allow the musician to shape his own sound and style. Julius keilwerth sopranos, altos, tenors, baritones. Keilwerth saxophones woodwind instruments pro winds.
Also known as the sax to music lovers it instinctively creates soothing melodious music commonly associated with jazz. There is a picture of the new king and the modell 3 i. Julius keilwerth was a designer and builder of keilwerth saxophones in the early part of the 20th century. Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more. Regarded as one of the best studentintermediate saxes you can get, i played this a few times but quickly moved up to a pro horn when i got a chance. This horn features treated bare brass body with silver keys, traditional pearl key touches, and rounded tone holes. The henri selmer company purchased saxs factory in the late 1920s. Although most saxophones are made from brass, they are categorized as woodwind instruments, because sound is produced by an oscillating reed, traditionally made out of woody cane, rather than lips vibrating in a mouthpiece cup as with the brass. Learn more about our range of saxophones, sopranos, altos, tenors, baritones, bass, accessories.
The keilwerth company is probably the most challenging manufacturer to write about for two reasons. In the devils horn, michael segell traces the 160year history of the saxophonea horn that created a sound never before heard in nature, and that from the moment it debuted has aroused both positive and negative passions among all who hear it. The saxophone holds a special place in the history of music as it has played a crucial role in transforming the sound of music. This particular instrument was manufactured for kohlert by keilwerth. The saxophone has insinuated itself into virtually every musical idiom that has come along since its birth as well as into music. Julius keilwerth and his brothers were involved with most of the german and czech saxophone market, so much so that its impossible to just talk about julius keilwerth divorced from these other companies. Julius keilwerth brass instruments history, models and serial numbers. The story of the saxophone, from noisy novelty to king of cool 8600194790.
Today, keilwerth markets a range of student, intermediate and pro saxophones, using the finest germany metals. New keilwerth sx90r alto saxophone in gold lacquer. They primarily manufactured saxophones for adler and fx huller. A collection of posts about the west german saxophones designed by max keilwerth when he worked for hohner musikinstrumente. Though there are saxophones with serial numbers dating back to the 1920s, the actual history of the keilwerths company and whether it. In the fall of 2010 keilwerth was purchased by buffet crampon in an acquisition that. A fully professional instrument with a tone reminiscent of the old conn and buescher saxes of the 1940s and a stunning look. The 10 most important saxophone models and their players.
This is a keilwerth st90 series iv alto saxophone in first class condition. Keilwerth sx90 bass saxophone and more bass saxophones at. Keilwerth is a german saxophone manufacturer founded in 1925. Open quick view dialog for keilwerth sx90r vintage model professional alto saxophone keilwerth sx90r vintage model professional alto saxophone 5. In 1925, this company became independent, but max still supplied saxophones to his former employers, adler and hueller, from 1925 until the early 1930s. This chart also happens to correspond to the research conducted by german saxophone historian uwe ladwig. Keilwerth has made saxophones since 1925, with an emphasis on quality which remains unchanged today. The saxophone manufacturer julius keilwerth presents the new sx 90 r shadow model saxophone. I have recently become a big fan of early keilwerths, around the serial 10xxx to 21xxx. The kohlert company has an impressive history over the years and produced saxophones from the 1930s to the 1960s. After reading numerous posts, questions, and comments with hearsay and unsubstantiated claims, i am writing to set the record straight about the current status of julius keilwerth saxophones.
Uwe ladwig, in his book saxophone, on the other hand states that the. Johann keilwerth had three sons max 1898 1968, richard and julius 1894 1962. The saxophone referred to colloquially as the sax is a family of woodwind instruments usually made of brass and played with a singlereed mouthpiece. Julius keilwerth first apprenticed for the kohlert company in graslitz, czechoslovakia. The new keilwerth saxophones this is the new vintage series sx90r tenor saxophone by julius keilwerth. Saxophones were first heard just before world war i in jazz bands before really catching a wave of popularity in the 1920s. The julius keilwerth mkx series is a professional level saxophone that will offer german quality engineering and manufacturing at prices competitive to the global scale, and allow a new generation of musicians to use keilwerth saxophones in bringing their voice to. Keilwerth history the keilwerth company is probably the most challenging manufacturer to write about for two reasons. Keilwerth saxophones are some of the finest saxophone instruments, and are played by some of the top jazz saxophonists across the world. Many keilwerth saxophones are eligible for complementary shipping. A great sax for players wanting character and individuality. Late model sopranos and altos had plastic thumbrests. Welcome to the saxophones store, where youll find great prices on a wide range of different saxophones.
This prevented breaking which apparently was a problem on selmer horns at. This is the popular sx90r alto saxophone by julius keilwerth. With its extra large bell and rolled toneholes, there seems to be no doubt that keilwerth based this great horn on the legendary conn chu berry of old, with the tremendous added advantage of a sprightly modern action and an extremely comfortable and accessible keyboard. Its early business was based primarily on brass instruments, which were manufactured in elkhart, indiana. Shop the hottest selection of keilwerth saxophones at music123. My name is al maniscalco and as of october 2011, i am the group product manager for julius keilwerth saxophones. Julius keilwerth saxophones are ideal for all music styles and playing levels, including student, intermediate and professional. Starting in 1923, max keilwerth developed the saxophone department for the graslitzbased company f. With a range of expression from warm and melting tones to the highest and most penetrating notes, all the energy from generations of influential musicians is what will emerge. In the devils horn, michael segell traces the 160year history of the saxophone a horn that created a sound never before heard in nature, and that from the moment it debuted has aroused both positive and negative passions among all who hear it. Handmade in germany using old world craftsman styles, the keilwerth sx90r is one of the most impressive performing professional saxophones on the market today. This horn features a gold lacquered body and keys, with traditional pearl touches. Get the guaranteed best price on professional alto saxophones like the keilwerth sx90r silverstar anniversary model professional alto saxophone at music123. Keilwerth sx90r silverstar anniversary model professional.
Julius keilwerth first worked for the kohlert company in graslitz, czechoslovakia a. Julius keilwerth is best known for his saxophones and theres a lot written about the. The crossing of cultures that is the heart of jazz music is evident in the sounds created by keilwerth saxophones. Your own feeling, your own way the crossing of cultures that is the heart of jazz music is evident in the sounds created by keilwerth saxophones. There are a few very small pin marks but no obvious lacquer scratches that i can find and no dings. After this apprenticeship, julius and max established a workshop in their home around 1925 or 1926. A saxophone is part of the woodwindfamily, even though it is made of brass. Then this morning i happened to come across the most complete serial number chart of julius keilwerth saxophones that i have seen to date. The selmer instrument lineup is an interesting proxy of the latest in saxophone technology as the sax evolved over the 20th century.
1386 334 978 152 713 835 1378 407 208 706 903 398 1222 267 1345 872 860 1311 1456 844 284 75 591 507 857 63 672 1349 55 1521 1499 159 1344 836 1315 259 684 979