• 1991 – It was almost impossible to buy a soprano saxophone which played in tune for less than $2000 Australian dollars. Most workable instruments were much more expensive.
• 1992 – David Temby decides to develop a soprano sax which is mechanically reliable, plays in tune, sounds good and is affordable.
• 1994 – “A Touch of Paradise” Australian icon John Farnham’s saxophone giant – Steve Williams plays his Temby Soprano on tours and shows with John Farnham.
• 1995 – David Temby commences design and development work for his Alto Saxophones and Flutes.
• 1996 – First Saxellos (curved bell soprano) curved soprano and baritone saxophone.
• 1998 – The release of the Temby Australia Alto Saxophones, Signature, Prestige and Elite Flutes and Baritone Saxophone.
• 1999 – Vintage model Alto Saxophone released.
• 2000 – Temby Tenor Saxophone release.
• 2003 – Temby Alto and Tenor Sax Backpack Flight Case, Baritone Sax moulded case and neck slings for sax introduced.
• 2003 – Temby Artist Flute and Advanced Student Trumpet released.
• 2003 – Redesigned and improved Curved Soprano, Saxello and Straight Soprano Saxes and Baritone Saxophones introduced under the new series of Temby Australia Discovery Series.
• 2004 – Temby Artist Flute Series 2 and Professional and Vintage Trumpet release.

David Temby is a classically trained musician who has worked in most genres of music – classical, commercial, jazz etc. He is also a talented composer, musical director and arranger who’s credits include “The Flying Doctors”, GTV9, Victoria State Opera, many visiting overseas artists and you may even hear part of his compositions while wandering around Crown Casino in Melbourne. Some of his performing and writing success is attributed to his skills on so many instruments – a professional brass, woodwind and piano player who also has a strong voice background. He really understands the idiosyncrasies and difficulties associated with playing and writing for all wind instruments.

As a teacher he used to find that far too many students would not have a good chance of learning because they had to try to play on substandard instruments.

His original challenge of researching the design and manufacturing of saxophones and flutes was to find out how to produce better sounding, easier to play and more mechanically secure instruments – but at a similar price to basic entry level models. During his journey of discovery he found that his expectations could be surpassed. The final result has been the introduction of a range of instruments that perform at much higher levels than were previously available in their price range. For example professional saxophones at student prices and upper echelon flutes at intermediate prices.

Many professional musicians who play Temby instruments regularly give David feedback as to the performance and design of their instruments. It is heartening to know that there are so many great people who are passionate and committed to the development of the Temby range. It is with this help that he is able to improve on what may seem perfect already.

David always welcomes new ideas and discussion and is open minded about further developments to his musical instruments. It is only by questioning and trying exhaustively to improve and develop, that new ideas can grow into production.

All of us at Temby Australia encourage you to have fun with your musical journey. We hope that you will try our instruments soon and become part of our musical family.