"Iain Churches" wrote in



But the finish is only one of a large number of variables.
Reed thickness, make, and composition (synthetic vs cane reeds)
and the contruction of the mouthpiece particularly the lay, depth
of chamber and tip opening all contribute greatly. So many different
instantly-reconisable sounds can be obtained from the saxophone.
It may be that, with the exception of the guitar, no greater
variation is possible on any other instrument. No-one could
confuse the sound of Johhny Hodges with Earl Bostic
both Beuscher alto players, even when playing the same title.

http://www.mosabackabigband.com/Music/JHEB.mp3

Keith. Note. Bostic has a very distinctive delay/reverb, used
for many later R+B saxophone players. There is a difference
between reverb on the delay and delay on the reverb. Try it:-)



There's too great a difference in style for me to be able to get any subtle
differences in the instruments.




Do you have any clips that illustrate the tone difference, perhaps?

I will see what I can find.
Or I could perhaps make such a clip

For a valid comparison the clips would have to
be played by the same player in the same location on
the same mic, using the same reed and mouthpiece
with just the instrument changed.


Yes.