Key Features
- Quality German Engineering and Manufacturing
- Latest Evolution of Keilwerth Saxophones
- Professional Level Model
- Made from German Brass and Finished With Gold Lacquer
- Case and Maintenance Accessories Included
DISC Keilwerth MKX Alto Saxophone, Gold Lacquer Overview
The Keilwerth MKX Alto Saxophone, Gold Lacquer is a professional level model made from German brass. The MKX saxophone is filled with premium features that you would expect from Keilwerth. These include gold lacquer, mother of pearl key buttons, standard palm keys, an adjustable thumb rest, leather Pisoni pads and metal resonators. All of these features combined create the perfect alto jazz saxophone.
Product Ref: 90223
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The MKX boasts premium design features that saxophonists have come to expect from Keilwerth. The body of the MKX is made from Keilwerth's secret German brass alloy. This unique material allows for a brighter tone, perfect for jazz musicians that need a harder tone than standard saxophones. The luxurious mother-of-pearl key buttons are not only aesthetically pleasing but also make the instrument comfier to hold. Under the keys are premium leather Pisoni pads with metal resonators, that ensure a tight seal around the straight tone holes and contribute to the vintage sound of the instrument. The MKX is finished off with laser engraving on the bell and neck for a professional appearance.
MKX
The MKX series marks the latest development of saxophones 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, while the 'X' represents the artists who influenced the series' success.
About Julius Keilwerth
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 Keilwerth saxophones. These saxophones are capable of producing a consistent bold and distinctive sound. Famous saxophonists such as Dave Liebman, James Moody, Nick Brignola, Ernie Watts, and Kirk Whalum, among many others have influenced the design and helped to create awareness of this unique sound. These saxophones are regularly researched and developed to achieve their enhanced playing abilities.
Specifications
Material
- Finish: Gold 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: Alto
- Key Of: Eb
- Range: Low Bb to High F#
Included Accessories
- Case
- Cork Grease
- Pull Through
- Equipment Pouches
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