#Borgani saxophone review pro#
The Superba I and II were pro models featuring a high F# key.The "H-Coufs" were also stenciled for Conn under the name "DJH Modified".
#Borgani saxophone review series#
These instruments were built in Germany and mainly corresponded to the Toneking Special (Superba I), Toneking (Superba II) and New King (Royalist) - all from the Toneking/New King Series IV line. Non-Keilwerth H-Coufs and Sundries from Armstrongįrom 1965 to 1986, Herbert Couf, the president of the WT Armstrong company, had three Keilwerth models stenciled for him under the model name "H-Couf": the "Superba I", "Superba II" and "Royalist".I’m currently playing their Sopranino saxophone and alto flute. In addition, I’ve also recently discovered this company, RS Berkeley, which really makes some great instruments. To play counter-melodies, harmonic voicings, intervallic rhythms, unisons, exploring its overtones and undertones, to sing with two voices, it’s a beautiful dream that has become reality I’ve had the great fortune to see the Aulochrome develop from its birth and dream of the day I can study and develop its unlimited potential with my approach in music. To see and hear this instrument is one thing, but to hold it and have it come to life with your breath and ideas, is what the magic of the music is all about. It’s potential to create textures and sounds never before imagined are indescribable. The Aulochrome is truly a revelation in the world of musical instrument development and will generate and inspire musicians and composers in the new millennium and beyond. Playing on my new Straight Tenor & Alto Saxophones by Dakota Sax gives me another world of Swirling Sounds and Vibrations I’ve never felt before.įrançois Louis’ creation of the Aulochrome, the first polyphonic saxophone, is the next offspring in the woodwind family. I like the feeling of the straight horns and I tend to play them with a different attitude because the sound travels through the body of the instrument first, then onto the floor and through the room. WOW,what a startling improvement in both horns! Loved them! Our exchange took place at Roberto’s Winds in NYC on Jalong with Dakota Sax artist Tim Price helping out. Recently, Pete and I agreed to exchange the 10+ year old models for 2 new current models: the SDTS-1022 TENOR and SDAS-1020 ALTO. Peter LaPlaca, founder of L.A.SAX sold that company and launched SAX DAKOTA in 2002, and continued on with a much improved version/design of both models. I’ve also been performing with a STRAIGHT ALTO and STRAIGHT TENOR for over ten years, originally made by the L.A. You can purchase Borgani saxophones from my friend Roberto at Roberto’s Woodwinds. I love playing this tenor because it’s made like the earlier horns were, in the style of a Chu Berry Conn tenor, or an early balanced action Selmer, and more reminiscent of King Super 20. My very special thanks go to Orfeo Borgani, the Borgani family and the Borgani Team. These newer horns are made like an older horn with handmade, hand-pounded brass but with modern mechanisms. It’s a really beautiful instrument and gives me such a warm, brilliant sound, with a dynamic range, beyond my wildest expectations. I’ve worked closely with them to produce a series of horns called the Borgani-Lovano series, using Pearl Silver alloy with Gold 24k keys. It’s a family run business, only twelve people work at the factory, and these hand-made instruments are made with the same care that’s been passed down through the generations, back to the early times of making instruments. They are a very small company with a lot of passion and love for their instruments. I’ve been playing Borgani Saxophones since 1999.
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