Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...I was in neighboring Brighton yesterday, will have to check out his shop some day. My tech sends complicated repairs to the Boston Sax Shop, and I'm told, with great results. SS992, Beaugnier Vito Alto, A-992 T- 9935, B9930 Bari, Bundy Contra Alto Clarinet.74 posts · Joined 2017. #7 · Oct 31, 2018. Actually, when I got my 1st Jean Cartier some years back I loved it. Of course it is a Dolnet signature. When. I searched on the web about Jean Cartier horns, there was Lester Young in a prewar pic in the most beautiful suit, young Lester Young pre war, and though my horn I think is a 65 or so it ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ..."The YAS-61, was Yamaha's first professional saxophone model. It was designed in the late 1960's and introduced to the market in 1971. ... Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Feb 28, 2008 · Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts ... The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1 ... We had tried in-ear, but didn't like the feel of them. The ones we use are not in-ear, but hang on our ear. Although it doesn't block stage sounds, it doesn't block stage sounds :lol: so it sounds quite natural on stage. Total cost each person: Rolls PM52s, $50. Earpiece, $5. Cable, box, etc. probably added another $10.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...9134 posts · Joined 2011. #4 · Feb 27, 2016. I picked up a book a while ago. I think it was called scales for improvisation. Covers the scales you'll need and explains how and when they can be used. Quality Wrought Iron & (mediocre Sax Playing) www.warpironworks.com.au. Like.27145 posts · Joined 2007. #2 · Sep 27, 2015. He was a Crusader! One of the first jazz albums I received as a gift was the Jazz Crusaders live at the Lighthouse. I loved his playing. RIP Wilton Felder. Sound guy theory of relativity: E=mc^2 (+or- 3dB) Sax player theory of relativity: E=mc^2 (+or- .010" at the tip)(Saxophone) Makes and Models. Other A-J. Ida Maria GRASSI. Follow Forum Create Thread Filters ... The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada Manage Consent.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.6K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Show Less . Full Forum ...1921 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Oct 20, 2015. I very recently became the owner of a Boosey & Hawkes Symphony Imperial 1010 Bb clarinet. Not a venerated pre-WWII but it does lack the somewhat debated Acton vent, and its 150xxx serial probably dates it to around 1958. Cared for and immediately playable out of its very, very stinky case, but ...4K views 7 replies 5 participants last post by Taragot Dec 14, 2015. H. hassmusic Discussion starter. 18 posts · Joined 2015. #1 · Dec 6, 2015. I wrote a piece for saxophone quartet called Polar Vortex that I think you'll all enjoy! Let me know what you think! Like. Sort by Oldest first.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...4408 posts · Joined 2011. #9 · Mar 25, 2023. The Cannonball Alcazar alto saxophone has keys that are closer together for younger players and those with smaller hands. They can be found used from about $500 to $850 depending upon the age and condition.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...The Senzo is also the only sax I have ever played where the middle D isn’t high in pitch. Sop: Selmer Serie III, Vandoren SP3, Vandoren V12 4. Alto: Buffet Crampon S1 Prestige and Buffet Crampon Senzo, Vandoren AL5, Legere Signature 3.25. Tenor: Buffet Crampon S1 Prestige, Selmer S90 190, Legere Signature 3.5.90 posts · Joined 2011. #6 · Apr 9, 2012. I came across a Parrot Alto way back in 1976 inTeheran .Brand new and un-playable.This is one of the early Chinese saxes from which the modern Chinese saxes evolved.The Lark which was a copy of the Mk6 was the best Chinese sax at that time.Though there are many good quality Chinese saxes now I have ...1476 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Jan 18, 2020. Based on good reviews and seeing a lot of pros using it I purchased a BG Duo ligature a few months ago for Alto (the gold lacquered model). I've always preferred one screw ligatures and until this purchase have preferred the BG Tradition. It plays like a good ligature should, but it is an SOB to ...Sax on the Web - Saxophone Information. 2,449 likes. http://SaxOnTheWeb.net (SOTW) is Web's leading saxophone resource, featuring the world's largest,New Francois Louis “Presentations”. I know these are not much in favor these days, but I’m a huge fan so…. Francois Louis’ website was recently updated to include a new style of mouthpiece for both alto and tenor. The Traditional Chamber. These sit alongside his medium and sphere types. The website describes them thus:Sax player theory of relativity: E=mc^2 (+or- .010" at the tip) "Free jazz is the vegemite of the musical world. It's an acquired taste."-J. Jacques. Save Share. Like. Mrblackbat. ... Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...The Senzo is also the only sax I have ever played where the middle D isn’t high in pitch. Sop: Selmer Serie III, Vandoren SP3, Vandoren V12 4. Alto: Buffet Crampon S1 Prestige and Buffet Crampon Senzo, Vandoren AL5, Legere Signature 3.25. Tenor: Buffet Crampon S1 Prestige, Selmer S90 190, Legere Signature 3.5.5868 posts · Joined 2009. #22 · Jan 11, 2013. In my experience, the Mark III is the most powerful and clearest of all FG models. Very direct sound. I prefer something a little more complex, so I favor the Mark IV over the Mark III. And I prefer something slightly darker, so I prefer the Mark II over the Mark IV.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...881 posts · Joined 2023. #8 · Feb 2, 2024. Having dabbled around in photography for a little bit in my life, I get the first picture. They wanted the color from the lower keys, and the hand was in the way, or they didn't notice and didn't have anyone on set that knew about what they were shooting. But, I really think whoever was in charge ...Oct 30, 2019 · 37smith Discussion starter. 7 posts · Joined 2019. #1 · Oct 30, 2019. I recently purchased a Buescher Aristocrat tenor sax for my 14yr old daughter. She wanted an older sax but not too old because of price for one and also, from what we’ve read, the finger action on older ones seem to be harder (or at least different) for someone her age. Jul 21, 2023 · 6763 posts · Joined 2014. #3 · Jul 21, 2023. I do not think you are an idiot, especially since you evidently appreciate black lacquer. But I'm puzzled by the enthusiasm for copies of old mouthpieces. There is a seemingly endless variety of new, high-quality, expertly manufactured mouthpieces from which to choose. Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Hi guys, I have a Buescher alto saxophone in possession and I have absolutely no concrete information on this beauty. The serial number is 84xxx and right under it is a fading "20A." Here are some pics. The pads are old and unaligned, therefore the sax isn't in proper playing condition. It needs an overhaul; that isn't a surprise.As I understand it, "alto" is just a shortened form of the word "contralto" (from the Italian word contralto, from the combination of "contra" and "alto," i.e., "against or counter to the high voice." So a contralto, whether a singer or a saxophone, is the same as what is commonly called an "alto" in English. (The kinds of saxophones are named ...3968 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Apr 8, 2021. Hey everyone! I love listening to new players and hearing people from all over, so I figured I’d make a thread where you can put your recordings! These can be links to streaming tunes/albums, YouTube videos (I LOVE watching live gig videos more than anything else), home recordings - anything you want!Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...5,361 Posts. #77 · Sep 27, 2020. mmichel said: Regarding the YDS-150 at issue, note that it actually has two buttons near the LH thumbrest, including one whose stated purpose is to play low A. Presumably, when not playing "bari sax" voices, this could be used as an octave shifting button.The SOTW Forum. Playing/Performance Styles. Classical Saxophone. Follow Forum Create Thread Rascher School. Classical Saxophone Greats - Sigurd Rascher. 1.2K 427K 4d ago. 1.2K 427K ... Classical Saxophone Greats - American School. 371 211K Aug 24, 2021. 371 211K Aug 24, 2021 ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.6K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Jan 15, 2012 · 178 posts · Joined 2010. #8 · Jan 17, 2012. I visited the Trevor James premises in Lenham, UK, June 2010, and have been in the tech room where the saxes (and pro flutes) are put together (parts are produced in Taiwan at Trevor James' own factory). Unfortunately Dave Farley, and his assistant, who builds the saxes (and have designed them) was ... Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...February 21, 2021 ·. When an oboe doubler messes with his sax reeds. 1.in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site Advanced Search Cancelsax-ony. 1142 posts · Joined 2003. #3 · Feb 18, 2008. I have a Handcraft Imperial alto which I bought from Gayle Fredenburgh at Vintagesax.com. Pristine silver plate. Possibly my favourite alto - wonderful rich tone and excellent intonation - but then it has been expertly set up. I paid less than $1,300.00 for it.Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.4K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Dec 24, 2021 · A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! 4 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Aug 20, 2008. Okay, so I was recently in an Antique store, and spotted a nice looking tenor. On the bell, it said it was a 'Lyon Healy', professional American, and made in Chicago. (Also says it's low pitch). Reference number is: 65591, and liscense is December 6, 1914. They were offering $45 dollars for it, and I ...25 posts · Joined 2011. #13 · Sep 21, 2017. Early in his career, George Howard used a Selmer Mark VI soprano with a Runyon Custom 8 (the same as Grover Washington Jr) He used a Keilwerth SX90 soprano with a Selmer Classic Metal E (the same as John Coltrane) for most of his career until he died from Lymphoma (oddly the same as John Coltrane ...Sax on the Web is a forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts bought to you by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about c... ollections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! more forum.saxontheweb...Feb 3, 2003 · 434 posts · Joined 2003. #17 · Feb 7, 2003. I'm playing more flute now than I have in years, and as all you serious doublers know, that added versatility means; more work. Another added benefit I'm discovering is that, (as shown by the popularity of this forum), there are a LOT of talented sax players out there. Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Saxophones & Accessories Discussion. Create thread. Geartalk. Instruments, mouthpieces, ligatures, straps, cases...And the C/B is a surprise after saxophone - C is like a saxophone B, B is like a saxophone B plus your thumb operating a key where the saxophone octave key would be. ... Sax on the Web Forum. A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care ...Penthouse Letters Magazine can be read for free on websites such as Magzus and Magstack. Each of these sites provide access to the full magazine; however, they only stock a small n...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...(Saxophone) Makes and Models. Other K-Z. ... The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario ...Oct 5, 2003 · 94 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Oct 5, 2003. I own a Century soprano sax that I got used for 700 bucks, and i'm just wonering, since i'm usually not a sop player, what should I look out for in this thing? thanks in advance, Biff. as I wander on and on. off into the rising sun. devil's caught onto my track. Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.4K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Chess puzzles are a fantastic way to sharpen your skills and challenge your strategic thinking. Whether you’re a beginner looking to improve or an experienced player seeking new ch...Feb 12, 2018 · To clean oily or greasy deposits, use lighter fluid or equivalent. water with some detergent is a distant second. For gummy deposits, possibly best is acetone, but it will probably take the colour out of the pad, so perhaps alcohol as a poor contender. For mineral deposits, none of the above. Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...The National Leadership Youth Forum (NLYF) is a dynamic and exciting event that brings together young leaders from across the country. The NLYF is designed to inspire and empower y...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...831 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Mar 8, 2010. C-melody #12723. The model name 'INSPIRATION' on Couturier saxophones from January through march 1924* was already used by Lyon & Healy earlier on stencils made by King (C-melody only). It can be found on a curved soprano, made by Conn, too. This model - made in LaPorte - was structurally not ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Feb 12, 2018 · To clean oily or greasy deposits, use lighter fluid or equivalent. water with some detergent is a distant second. For gummy deposits, possibly best is acetone, but it will probably take the colour out of the pad, so perhaps alcohol as a poor contender. For mineral deposits, none of the above. Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...6763 posts · Joined 2014. #3 · Jul 21, 2023. I do not think you are an idiot, especially since you evidently appreciate black lacquer. But I'm puzzled by the enthusiasm for copies of old mouthpieces. There is a seemingly endless variety of new, high-quality, expertly manufactured mouthpieces from which to choose.Alto sax recommendations. Hi everyone! I'm looking into getting a used alto sax for my 10th grader (the music teacher said the used one we bought 5 years ago isn't worth repairing). We have a bead on a used Yamaha 23 and a used Selmer 300. Based on a sax discussion I saw on a trumpet forum, it sounds like the Yamaha 23 is the way to go, but ...
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A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!The T55 Java is more tightly wrapped sound wise with a lot of focus. Big excellent for a wide variety of playing situations, however I prefer (and am looking for) and great STM with a lot of 'zing' to the sound. I play a YTS-23 (and a 10M) and have both the T6 and T55 and prefer the T6 just slightly more.Attachments. I have posted a For Sale Hamilton Alto Saxophone (Vintage) in SOTW Forum Marketplace Horns For Sale or Wanted. It. is listed on Ebay. If interested check out the SOTW thread & Ebay listing. Yes, it's a Conn. This horn is either identical to a late Pan American or early 14M (circa 1956-1961).Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.6K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories ...Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.8K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...4408 posts · Joined 2011. #15 · Oct 13, 2019. A study of saxophone patents from the beginning shows that there were and continue to be scores of "innovations" to the design and mechanics of the saxophone over the years many of which were conceived by Allen Loomis. A few have "caught on" both with players and manufacturers and have become a ...Mar 27, 2024 · Answer (1 of 4): Because you are human. Our brains are trained, (especially in today’s society), to skim bodies of text to find the most useful and relevant information. Usually, this is a benefit. It allows us to assume things quickly without arduously analyzing large blocks of text. Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.7K members Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...434 posts · Joined 2003. #17 · Feb 7, 2003. I'm playing more flute now than I have in years, and as all you serious doublers know, that added versatility means; more work. Another added benefit I'm discovering is that, (as shown by the popularity of this forum), there are a LOT of talented sax players out there..