Silver vs. Lacquer: Does a Saxophone’s Finish Actually Affect Its Sound?
We’ll admit our bias right up front: we love silver-plated saxophones. Some of that has nothing to do with sound. After handling, buying, [...]
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Skip to contentDavid Kutcher2026-10-06T09:06:28-04:00October 6th, 2026|
We’ll admit our bias right up front: we love silver-plated saxophones. Some of that has nothing to do with sound. After handling, buying, [...]
David Kutcher2026-06-17T13:06:16-04:00June 17th, 2026|
Ask a saxophone player why they love a particular horn and the answer is rarely purely technical. They may describe the instrument as [...]
David Kutcher2026-04-07T13:05:36-04:00April 7th, 2026|
When you work with vintage saxophones long enough, one truth becomes unavoidable - modern cases are not designed for vintage horns. And not [...]
David Kutcher2026-01-26T08:31:28-05:00January 26th, 2026|
As the school year enters its final stretch, families begin shifting their focus to summer plans, next year’s schedules, and long-term commitments. For [...]
David Kutcher2025-12-08T08:57:17-05:00November 30th, 2025|
American saxophone manufacturing from the early 20th century through the late 1900s is best understood as a rise, peak, and long decline of [...]
David Kutcher2025-09-12T12:27:50-04:00September 12th, 2025|
The saxophone may look the same today as it did in the 1930s, but the materials and manufacturing methods have changed dramatically. Those [...]
David Kutcher2025-09-10T11:31:49-04:00September 10th, 2025|
When your child is ready for their own saxophone, you’re often presented with two options: purchase a brand-new student horn, or invest [...]
David Kutcher2025-08-29T11:41:33-04:00August 29th, 2025|
In today’s saxophone market, a surprising truth often goes unnoticed: while 99% of all saxophones sold in the United States are imported, the [...]
David Kutcher2025-08-29T12:10:33-04:00June 18th, 2025|
When choosing a saxophone, especially as a serious student or performing artist, one term you'll hear often is "professional-quality." But what does that [...]
David Kutcher2025-08-29T12:13:31-04:00June 18th, 2025|
When a saxophone student begins to outgrow their beginner or intermediate instrument, stepping up to a more advanced saxophone becomes an important investment [...]