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... that I should try out? I should be heading to test horns this weekend, but wanted even more professional advice. thanks!...
Hi,
I recently took up the alto sax again after an eight year break. Before stopping I was probably what you would call an intermediate player.
I have a Heritage student alto (not rich enough ...
Do you have any good books/videos to recommend for the self-taught saxophonist?
Some background: I've been playing for the past 12 years or so, small stints... some improv here and there. I&#...
Thanks for the advice!
Thanks for all the advice!
I'm thinking of getting a Jupiter alto. Some advice about it?
Hi Randy,
Thanks for your advice, much appreciated. And thanks for the link for your web site.
Gerry.
...80 C* mouthpieces?. I have been using Rico and the new ones I bought just dont feel right. Thanks for the advice...
Thanks for the advice, I've played a King as my mates wife has got one. It cost about £2500 but I have to say I wasn't very impressed.
Cheers
Sorry that it has taken so long to respond but have been busy; I appreciate the advice and have tried the Rico Jazz Select and can see, or rather say, hear the difference and must say, I placed 1st ch...
...or. does anyone have experience in what an equivalent strength would be to a Rico Jazz Select 2 Soft? Any advice?
In relation to another posting this week, I am one of those players who has gone t...
Thanks for the advice. I actually wound up buying him a used Cannonball Global Series. It's a nice horn with a good sound and in good condition. If he keeps up with it through high school we m...
changing from ebonite (selmer) to metal(lawton) and experiencing squeaking. Any advice? Reeds Vandoran 2 1/2 ok on ebonite but squeak on metal. Why? Thanks Arthur
my tenor yamaha tenor has low f leak. i've searching high and low to find some advice other than take it to a repair man. this just happened out of the blue. the first time it did this i took i...
That's great advice, Phil. Cool website too. I've always played an old Mark VI tenor, and don't know a lot about the vintage Conn's. Other than word of mouth and playing on 10m...
...e a very nice student model Conn, great condition with a nice sound. I just have the bare essentials. Any advice on the mouthpiece or anything else I should have would be really appreciated.
Thank...
... which I find is a good horn for what I paid for it. I'm sure several others will also chime in with advice, just make sure you look before you leap.
Brian Gibson...
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i have already a balanced alto and i want to buy a second saxophone with a more modrern sound
can you advice me about the best serial number mark 6 sax to choose by report to the sound and accurac...
Not so sure about that advice!
OK, so Amati ( aka Corton, Lafleur ) make cheap, student horns - but plenty of people out there blow East German baris, and it has to be said that the Czech built ho...
I think that a yamaha is good advice, but I wouldn't go for the 62. It's an expensive choice for a kid of 12, unless he has the kind of comitment where he knows what he wants for himself. Th...
Good advice - on many reeds they will warp once dried out after playing a couple times. I like to put some water in a small glass and soak the reed for 5 or more minutes, then putting the reed on the ...
...tting started on the soprano sax. I really like the sound, and prefer the straight model. But I need some advice: why are some soprano's listed as B-flat and others as E-flat? Isn't there a ...
...ike mine if only because it gives me more flexability than the Yamaha C4 that came with my horn. The best advice I can give you is go to a music store that handles them and try them out. Most music st...
Boy is this great advice. I did this, and its a killer to listen to, but what the heck, you've got to be self critical to improve. Its taken 12 years for me to sometimes like what I hear, and I s...
...rtists to listen to, all the Steves with their great tips on instrument repair etc, Jive with his helpful advice to beginners, and so many others who are very helpful and generous with their time. Eve...
...ture). I'm guessing I have the remnants of a hacked up Varitone system.
Instead of following the advice of many of my close-minded peers and hacking off what's left (which I'd rathe...
...g on your mouthpiece?? Horns are challenging at times are they not?... but the YBS 62 is way worth it. My advice if all else is failing, get it checked over by the best repair guy you can find. Regard...
...lay around the low register,but last week I had a section (show) job and it was clear that I do need some advice.
Although I play from 6 to 8 hrs a week I don't really get a lot wood shed typ...
...idering a sax like the YAS-62, I would strongly suggest you also try the Yanagisawa 901/991.
Whatever advice you get, I would encourage you to spend a long time buying, at least a couple of weeks....
... takes the cake. I could not be more pleased with Phil's craftsmanship and valuable consultation and advice. Also in addition to being such a great mouthpiece Phil used a very cool looking finish...
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