DISC Keilwerth MKX Tenor Saxophone, Antique Brass

Full Description

MKX

This series marks the latest development of saxophone by Julius Keilwerth. The MKX offers tonal characteristics of the popular SX90R model. MKX is named after artists who inspired the development of this model, 'MK' stands for Markneukirchen - the historic town where Julius Keilwerth started in 1925. 'X' represents the artists who influenced the series success.

Julius Keilwerth

Exploring the culture of jazz music, Keilwerth saxophones express sounds ranging from warm tones to high penetrating notes. Keilwerth saxophones were brought to the market in the latter part of the 20th century. Popular for their freedom to create a unique voice, musicians from every style of music have relied on these saxophones. These saxophones are capable of producing a consistent bold and distinctive sound. Strong influences such as Dave Liebman, James Moody, Nick Brignola, Ernie Watts, and Kirk Whalum, among many others have helped to create awareness of this unique sound. The Keilwerth saxophone are regularly researched and developed to achieve their enhanced playing abilities.

Specifications

Material

• Finish: Antique with Clear Lacquer
• Key Buttons: White Mother of Pearl
• Engraving: Laser Precision

Mechanism

• Palm Keys: Standard
• Thumb Rest: Metal, Adjustable
• Pads: Leather Pisoni
• Resonators: Metal
• Tone Holes: Straight

General

• Sax Type: Tenor
• Key Of: Bb
• Range: Low Bb to High F#

Included Accessories

• Case
• Cork Grease
• Pull Through
• Equipment Pouches