It's shame there are only 3 of these in the world; such a beautiful instrument. Having a complete saxophone family keyed in C and F in compliment with Bb and Eb would be amazing
@@paulcohen2556 I bet! They truly are a wonderful set of horns; I wonder when the F baritone/sopranino will finally enter the fray into the world of modern saxophones.
It's become a fan favorite! And it is relatively light, and so compact that it is easily transportable. And designed to be played on an alto mouthpiece.
Didn't Adolphe Sax originally intend for another set of saxophones in C and F? These were meant for orchestral use and probably had smaller bores; the familiar Bb and Eb models were wider and would be used in bands. This particular instrument, the Khylbass, sounds like Sax's original vision for the bass saxophone - an addition to the orchestral winds as a specialized bass instrument, richer, stronger, and more tractable than the bottom end of the bassoon.
Yes, Adolphe sax did plan and made saxes in C and F as well as Eb and Bb. The first saxophone he made was a bass in C. The bore of the C and F models were proportionate to the Eb and Bb; they were made to look and sound like Eb and Bb, but just in another key (and the resultant change in a smaller size - not bore- instrument). The Khylbass is in no way like Sax's original bass saxophone, either in bore, range or mouthpiece design. It's many 21st century distinct features are unique to Eppelsheim's vision and design.
@@paulcohen2556 Thank you Mr. Cohen! I aspire to have a saxophone collection just like yours. I already have one rare saxophone that being my Buscher C-Melody.
The bore of the instrument is much smaller than that of a conventional bass saxophone. Eppelsheim designed the instrument to accommodate an alto mouthpiece, and even provided one with the purchase. (Caravan large chamber)
It's shame there are only 3 of these in the world; such a beautiful instrument. Having a complete saxophone family keyed in C and F in compliment with Bb and Eb would be amazing
Yes, my family of C and F instruments greatly expands all kinds of possibilities.
@@paulcohen2556 I bet! They truly are a wonderful set of horns; I wonder when the F baritone/sopranino will finally enter the fray into the world of modern saxophones.
Would love to hear more of that B flat Tubax. Absolute beautiful sound, probably one of the best sounding subcontrabasses I’ve listened to.
Incredible
What a cool freaking sound.
It's become a fan favorite! And it is relatively light, and so compact that it is easily transportable. And designed to be played on an alto mouthpiece.
Didn't Adolphe Sax originally intend for another set of saxophones in C and F?
These were meant for orchestral use and probably had smaller bores; the familiar Bb and Eb models were wider and would be used in bands. This particular instrument, the Khylbass, sounds like Sax's original vision for the bass saxophone - an addition to the orchestral winds as a specialized bass instrument, richer, stronger, and more tractable than the bottom end of the bassoon.
Yes, Adolphe sax did plan and made saxes in C and F as well as Eb and Bb. The first saxophone he made was a bass in C. The bore of the C and F models were proportionate to the Eb and Bb; they were made to look and sound like Eb and Bb, but just in another key (and the resultant change in a smaller size - not bore- instrument). The Khylbass is in no way like Sax's original bass saxophone, either in bore, range or mouthpiece design. It's many 21st century distinct features are unique to Eppelsheim's vision and design.
@@paulcohen2556 I think I've seen some in f made by Conn on Ebay a few years back.
That’s a cool instrument
Nice
1:34 THE LICK????
Almost but the last note isn't it
The C Khylbass is a sonic masterpiece.
Thanks James. Yes it is a remarkable instrument by design and tone quality. I plan on posting more videos soon.
how much would one of these cost if they were for sale?
It is hard to estimate the cost of a new C Khylbass in 2024 dollars. I believe it would be similar to the cost of an Eb contrabass tubax.
I think approximately 30000 dollars. If it's a new condition. Used but not killed or strong used can cost 15000 - 20000 dollars.
James Carter should play that C bass saxophone for size.
Do you believe that the people that took over his workshop would make any more of them?
I think it would be possible, since all the design elements and the prototype are still in the studio. It is worth contacting the company and asking!
@@paulcohen2556 Thank you Mr. Cohen! I aspire to have a saxophone collection just like yours. I already have one rare saxophone that being my Buscher C-Melody.
@@cantab1238 You are off to a good start. There are many rare instruments still to be found!
Why do you use an alto mouthpiece instead of a bass mouthpiece?
The bore of the instrument is much smaller than that of a conventional bass saxophone. Eppelsheim designed the instrument to accommodate an alto mouthpiece, and even provided one with the purchase. (Caravan large chamber)
Não sabia que o Datena sabe tocar sax
Haha. It's not the horn. It's him. He's always had a great sound. jw
Play some jazz
The original commissioner of the Kyhlbass was Christian Kyhl a jazz saxophonist from Denmark! Jazz lives on through his recordings.!