Rolled tone holes or not

[brother cavefish]

my question is this, are rolled tone holes better or worse as far as sealing, i would think their are some benefits , pads lasting longer maybe, any thoughts

[Pete]

BC
The problem with rolled tone holes IMO they are more difficult to fix,
and for pads to seal and that is what we are after really.

[Mel]

There seems to be many opposing views of rolled tone holes. But the Keilwerth SX90R sure sounds nice. So does the P. Mauriat 66R

[Pete]

Mel
The SX90R is not as good as the SX90 which I have, the sx90 as the drawn tone holes.
I am selling this at the moment, had it about 19years now, bought from new.

[Mel]

Pete- I guess the SX90R has a separate rolled piece that fits on the hole.

[Pete]

Hi MEL
Not sure it is either a soldered rolled tone hole or a drawn tone hole
“pressed over” if you know what I mean.

[Pete]

file:///C:/Users/peter.lounge/Pictures/Camera%20Roll/WIN_20150604_112327.JPG
this is my sx90.

[Mel]

Pete- Are you or did you get another saxophone? How did you like your Keilwerth? Some big names like that Black Nickel Keilwerth. Sorry couldn’t get to your picture.

[Pete]

Yes Mel
I did get another tenor sax it is a Yamaha Custom zs it is about 4 years old very easy blowing and a good
solid sax, sorry about photo.

[Pete]

Mel forgot to say I loved the Keilworth just fancied a change, it is a expensive hobby
this sax game.

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