I'm trying to find out who manufactures the Fremont range of
saxophones. I believe they are in Taiwan and it may well be a
different company who actually does the manufacturing. Some of the
models are the Arizona, Luxor, Mirage, Sahara and Flamingo. There's a
company
in Norwich who sells them, but he'll tell me no more than that he is
the only importer in the UK. As I said it may well be one of the other
saxophone manufacturers who also make this model

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 14 May 2003 12:36 PDT

Take a look at the saxes on this page and tell me if they look like Fremont's:

http://myweb.hinet.net/home1/peacebestmusic/products.html

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Clarification of Question by sophie_mu-ga on 14 May 2003 23:33 PDT

I looked at your link, and the pictures aren't that clear in order to
give you a definitive answer. I had listed a variety of models which
basically are different coloured models. They have engraved bells, and
have the fremont range engraved on this also. It appeared as if this
was a retailer though and not the manufacturer.

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 15 May 2003 16:47 PDT

Hello again.

Thanks for the additional info...I think it will help.  I'm still
looking, and I anticipate getting some good information in a few days.

Mean time, I wanted to let you know of an interesting company in China
-- the probably don't make the Fremont's, but they seem to make a very
high quality instrument.  Take a look at the articles below, if you're
interested:

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http://www.jinyinusa.com/article1.htm

The Adventure of Musical Instrument Manufacturing in China

The saxophones are remarkable. Incredibly in tune and with a most
lovely, rich tone, very well centered. And the instruments look
beautiful--the right color, excellent mechanism, great "feel, and very
even registration. These are technically student instruments but they
play just like, and in some cases, better than my big name
professional instruments.


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http://www.saxophone.org/jinyin.html

A review of Jinyin Music Saxophones

In the past couple of decades there has been an explosion of
saxophones being produced in the Far East. Unfortunately, many of
these instruments suffered from design and manufacturing problems. It
is clear that over the past 5 years, however, that many saxophones
produced in China and elsewhere have taken considerable leaps in
quality and design, especially with the introduction of new
technology. It is the maturing of workmanship, design and materials
that is helping to turn around the stigma of Far Eastern musical
instruments. One manufacturer who takes this commitment very seriously
is Jinyin Music.

Jinyin Music is a Chinese instrument manufacturer based in Hebei
province that has invested a great deal of time, money and effort into
producing a truly artistic and great playing saxophone. I was
originally contacted through an enthusiastic e-mail asking how I might
be able to help spread the word about Jinyin’s saxophones. Having not
played one, I requested a sample to try. The instruments (soprano,
alto and tenor) I received to test were all stencils for other
companies such as Toyama.

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Adn the company's web site, with lots of info on how the saxophones
are made, is:

http://www.jinyinusa.com/catalog.htm


If I find out anything more, I'll certainly let you know.

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Clarification of Question by sophie_mu-ga on 16 May 2003 09:33 PDT

I appreciate the work you've done so far. Although these saxophones
seem to be of a good quality, and certaintly have received good
reviews, the main reason I chose the fremont's was because they are of
a quality that I am familiar with personally, and with the variety in
model types, they are a more desirable item targeting a larger
audience.

Once again, I appreciate your effort so far

Thanks

Researchers may want to take note of the previous questions on this
topic:

http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=174633

http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=192290

Incidentally, the response I received was that the person did not not
know who makes these saxophones.

http://www.cetra.org.tw

Several manufactures are listed on the site. Did not see the Fremont
brand tho, it's probably one of the OEMs, so I don't think you can
actually "bypass" the dealer.