Looking at the Ex90

[Jake 35]

I recently bought a Yani 991, but I'm also looking at the intermediate model, Ex90. Is it any good? I'd like to hear some testimonials.

[Morry]

The general consensus is that these are not particularly good horns. If you are looking for a backup to your 991 Yani, you'd be better served with a 901. The EX series of JK horns don't share much of anything but name with the pro line saxes.

[Claus]

Morry,

I think you are mistaken. The EX is a very good intermediate horn. You were probably thinking of the ST line, which is produced in Taiwan.

[Morry]

You are correct, I was thinking of the ST line. My apologies to all concerned.

[john]

Jake,
The descriptions seem to vary and now that JK has been sold all bets may be off unless you find new-old stock horns. Here goes- these are supposed to be SX body tubes with slightly different keywork and fewer bells and whistles. Contact Stephan Boesken if you're really interested he can give you exact details.

I didn't like the EX's I played but I did like the T901's I like the T991's better.

john

[singlereed]

The EX is very similar to the SX in feel and sound, though I did read some comments that the neck is different to aid student players. The main differences appeared to me (as a SX90R player) that there were pearly buttons instead of MOP, less adjustments (palm keys for example) and it didn't feel as well-finished. It is however still well made and sounds like a Keilwerth.

Boosey & Hawkes has sold its musical instrument manufacturing businesses to another company 'The Music Group' - just a change of ownership and I would very much doubt it will have any short term effect on products, either good or bad. With any luck, a new team with a focus on instruments will make a better go of it, but by all accounts B&H had been doing a lot of good work in revitalising its manufacture in recent times anyway.

[aneider]

The EX is very similar to the SX in feel and sound, though I did read some comments that the neck is different to aid student players. The main differences appeared to me (as a SX90R player) that there were pearly buttons instead of MOP, less adjustments (palm keys for example) and it didn't feel as well-finished. It is however still well made and sounds like a Keilwerth.

Dear singlereed,
as a beginner let me ask you some questions. I play the ST90IV at the moment. In about half a year I can give back this one to change to a better sax. Would you recommend the EX 90 or the SX90R for a beginner with half a year of practice? If yes, which mouthpiece would you recommend (no classical music)?
Thanks for advice

[Russ]

aneider,

If you are 100% set on persuing the sax long term, purchase the BEST sax that you can afford. That's my motto.

[colibri]

Pretty much any mouthpiece would give you a ballsy sound on the Keilwerth. My door stop Yamaha 4C have never sounded so good.

[freerdr88]

I actually own one. I plays great, but its not an SX 90r. I can really hit the low notes.