You saxy thing...Saxophones have always been seen as one of the 'in' instruments - maybe it's the shape and playing position, maybe it's the sound, from sleazy to funky, boppy to rootin' tootin' - but whatever...
Confused by the choice? New or old? Open or closed hole? Inline or offset? Split E? Silver or plated?If you are looking for your first flute here are some pointers to guide you in your purchase. A poor flute...
Tracing Un-Registered eBay ID's Up-date 14/08/2009 new ID added to list Up-date 28/07/2009 new ID added to list Up-date 26/06/2009 new ID added to list Up-date 03/06/2009 new ID added to list Up-date...
Please note: Any brass instruments bearing the name "Bessons" are reproductions, (the real name is "Besson") as are a number of brass instruments bearing the name "Boosey" (though there was actually a company...
Pocket trumpets engraved with the name 'Bessons and Co.' are actually made not in London, but in India or Pakistan.This 'company' should not be confused with 'Besson' without the 's'. These imitation...
I have assembled a guide to the historical manufacturers retailers of hunting horns as a reference for dating quality antique horns. Any additional information would be gratefully recieved. I hope that this...
WARNING PEOPLE ARE SELLING ILLEGAL FAKE POCKET TRUMPETS / CORNETS ON EBAY. BESSONS IS NOT A MANUFACTURER'S NAME, SOME CALL THESE REPRODUCTION'S THEY ARE NOT ,THEY ARE FAKES, I HAVE COMPLAINED TO EBAY ON MANY...
As a qualified Brass Woodwind Musical Instrument Technician of many years experience I have seen many makes of clarinets come and go. Quite regular I keep getting asked questions about how, what, why etc to...