V. KOHLERT ALTO SAXOPHONE (PLATED)

Normally I wouldn't start a presentation of an instrument

with a particular shot of a specific part but I simply like this

photo. It shows the near mint condition of this saxophone.

It has been built around 1934 - 1935 anfd though a while

after Julius Keilwerth left the company to start his own

business some features on instruments of both makers appear

to be identical.

These saxophones are sturdy built instruments and de

history of this company shows us a lot of ups and downs.

Kohlert even produced a while for H.G. White, an americain

based company. This saxophone has been built for the

french market. There are links with B&S and the Keilwerth

company as well. In present times the markname Kohlert

has been reintroduced into the market but these instruments

are cheap instruments produced in the far East and can not be

compared with the earlier well built saxophones.

Though there is no elaborate engraving on this saxophone

it has a microtuner neck, rolled toneholes and pearl inlays.

It also has a bit of the Aristocrat Buescher looks but good

designs were often copied from one another.

The left pinky keys are remarkable identical to Julius

Keilwerth instruments of the same time. Take a

look at saxpics.com for detailed pictures of the Keilwerth

instruments. It has been said allready that even after

J.K. started his own company parts of the instruments

were made for the rivalling company and even

whole instruments.

By clicking on this picture you are able to see that this

instrument has been made for a music dealer in

Paris though the name of Kohlert still was there.

Confusing may be that there's a company named

Köhler as well.

The rolled toneholes can be clearly seen.

The microtuner neck of the V. Kohlert as was common

on instruments of other manufacturers as well.

Conn, Pierret and Malerne to name a few.

PIERRET 'SUPER ARTISTE'

The Pierret "Super Artiste"

Though Pierret never was a forerunner regarding

new inventions, they are sturdy built instruments

that really speak easily.