The Saxophone The Saxophone is probably one of the most popular instruments to date. there are 13 different types of saxophones, but only four are regularly used. This instrument has a sound all of its own, and today is manufactured by many different companies. The Saxophone continues to develop since its creation in 1836. Between the years of 1836- 1842, Adolphe Sax developed his saxophone. It took him until June 28, of 1846 to get a patent on his Saxophone. This was because of the Saxophone's original resmblace to the ophicleide and bassoon. Some people think that the Saxophone was originally created when Adolphe Sax put a clarinet mouthpiece on a brass instrument.