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 75.7K 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 Performance (alto and tenor) has a more traditional post-to-rib-to-body. The Performance have a detatchable bell. And the neck profile (other than the bore) is very different, very Selmer-like (if not a Selmer-copy). Keys are different, key cups are very different. Even the key touches are different.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! ...Enjoy banner ad-free browsing with Sax on the Web Forum Plus. Learn more. 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, 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! ...liggy. 965 posts · Joined 2008. #2 · Sep 2, 2023 (Edited) Pretty sure I was at one of his shows that week. Almost certain that is Patrick Lamb - great player from Portland. Really sad to have lost Bobby Caldwell. My favorite singer / songwriter and a wonderful legacy of alto soloists in his bands. It is the best place for a show in Seattle.The effects of tuning (pulling the mouthpiece in or out) are not linear. That is, a 1/8" or 5mm or whatever movement of the mpc, whether in (sharper) or out (flatter) will affect the high tones far more than the bottom end of the horn. The higher you go, the more distorted the effect of mpc position on tuning of the notes.With a PASSIVE speaker system, traditionally the weak part is the speakers, so replacing the speakers often allows you to use more power without them sounding like garbage, and without blowing the speakers. A good set of active speakers solves that problem very nicely. Dat. Sax.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! ...What's included in Sax on the Web Forum Plus? Sax on the Web Forum Plus includes banner ad-free browsing, access to premium forums, and a supporter badge. How does my membership support Sax on the Web Forum?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! ...If you’re searching for a saxophone specialist in Hornsby, look no further than Raimond Sax. With years of experience and a deep passion for all things saxophone, Raimond is renown...Don't forget in 2016 Selmer came out with new reeds in a Blue Plastic container. The alto reeds were $24.99 and tenor $26.99 from KesslerMusic. The Omega's I bought in the late 1980s with the clear plastic top. I have several of the fuzzy brown boxes from the 1960s too. I've always liked Vandoren better though.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, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Full Forum Listing. Explore Our Forums.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! ...Here's hoping this stays on the topic of a Phil Barone Tenor. This write up is being written after a week of having the saxophone, and playing it everyday for a few hours minimum. Firstly, my background. I've been playing for a living now since 95, so I've a few years under my belt. I've worked in various jazz set ups, acoustic solo, duos ...Therefore, this is my COMPLETE review and story. Jean Paul TS-400 “Intermediate” Tenor Saxophone. Purchased January, 2021 from Amazon for $700. (Currently $980 on Amazon : 11/6/2023) I played it about 2.5 years until October, 2023 mostly in a community concert band. Sold on GearExchange for $500 plus shipping.106 posts · Joined 2008. #14 · Jan 18, 2009. CSU, Long Beach (now the Cole Conservatory) has had a large Saxophone Ensemble for the past 25+ years. It was started by Leo Potts in the early 80's and is currently conducted by Jay Mason. It is Bass through Soprano and has anywhere from 12 to 20 or more saxophonists.1.) helps to keep the embouchure loose and open, and the muscles relaxed. 2.) makes almost any harder reed sound good and feel good in comparison. 3.) lessons tension in the diaphragm and stomach (lessons acid reflux). 4.) makes it easier to stay very relaxed during practice.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! ...In today’s digital age, discussion forum websites have become an integral part of online communities. These platforms provide a space for individuals to connect, share ideas, and e...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!3562 posts · Joined 2006. #30 · Jul 25, 2010. Just as an additional thought based upon what I just said above, They are called "resonators" for a reason. By changing the pad leather into a more air proof surface - the note speaks quicker, with a fuller sound, and therefore is more resonate.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 75.8K 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! ...In today’s digital age, access to health information is just a few clicks away. With a myriad of websites, blogs, and forums dedicated to health topics, consumers have more resourc...The Performance (alto and tenor) has a more traditional post-to-rib-to-body. The Performance have a detatchable bell. And the neck profile (other than the bore) is very different, very Selmer-like (if not a Selmer-copy). Keys are different, key cups are very different. Even the key touches are different.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! ...Ian Stewart. 357 posts · Joined 2008. #3 · Nov 9, 2014. A suggestion is to look at the few duets for violin and saxophone. If the violin does not go too high it would be very playable on the viola and certainly saxophone and viola is a sound that works well. Like many on this forum, I don't think arrangements should be a first choice, but ...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! ...Jan 1, 2024 · 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! Jean Paul TS-400 “Intermediate” Tenor Saxophone. Purchased January, 2021 from Amazon for $700. (Currently $980 on Amazon : 11/6/2023) I played it about 2.5 years until October, 2023 mostly in a community concert band. Sold on GearExchange for $500 plus shipping. (Great return on investment!)IanSax Discussion starter. 5127 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Nov 4, 2013. Here is a demo of a Bari Cyclone 8 tenor mouthpiece, done this demo to assist selling the piece, (see sale section) a rough and ready live take with a touch reverb added when recording. here is a YOUTUBE video i just put together so you can see the mouthpiece in more detail:Nov 29, 2023 · I'm in my 60's and wanting to pick up Sax again, I played back in grade school many, many years ago. I'm looking to purchase a sax in the $500-700 range to start with. Thanks for letting me be a part of this forum. Sax on the Web Forum. 3.3M posts 75.2K 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! ...Captain Beeflat Discussion starter. 6614 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Feb 19, 2009. I have come across a tenor "made in Italy", with LINDELL emblazoned on the bell. It dates from the 30s (stop on side E key and the G/G# trill) with the most outrageous Art Deco "pinky" platform. Possibly a stencil from Orsi, Grassi, R&C or even Borgani except for ...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 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! ...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.Sep 28, 2017 · Even after doing the adjustment, I only have $300 in it so it should sell well for a student. datsaxman. 5781 posts · Joined 2005. #3 · Sep 28, 2017. Aaron, If that is the MP that came with the horn, they are usually pretty small openings and poor quality. Any decent MP will improve things. 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! ...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! ...They are odd-looking things, with a little circular "punch-out" at the rear end of the playable part of the reed. ON the back of the reed it says "3", "Charpen", and "France". I am attaching a photo of the box as well as the reed, front and back. I paid $20 for a box of 25. Thanks. View attachment 83131.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! Show Less . Join ...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. ...1119 posts · Joined 2012. #7 · Jul 10, 2023. I had a few SYOS Link inspired mouthpieces that I purchased at a good price, They were at best OK and not very inspirational to play. I was watching a video of Chad LB where he was using his SYOS signature mouthpiece and he sounded fabulous on it.In today’s digital age, access to health information is just a few clicks away. With a myriad of websites, blogs, and forums dedicated to health topics, consumers have more resourc...Dec 12, 2016 · The mute has lot of space inside, so your hands have room and it's easy to play all notes even palm and side keys. Space allow for more easy playing of bell low notes too. The mute looks nice with a cool shape, it's classy. There are mount and hole for mic/wire, and a hole to hold a lyre for reading music. 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! ...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 ...Oct 13, 2023 · pseudonuts Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Oct 13, 2023. I have been visiting SOTW regularly in the past year and noticed that there are lots of experts on this forum. So as a kind of teaser I have uploaded a couple of photo's of a mystery baritone sax for you to guess its maker and year of production. 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! ...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 ...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! ...Lazarro Alto Saxophone. I got the Lazarro Alto sax for $250 bucks. I love it. I'm playing by myself mostly. I don't have the best sound on alto, but I like what this horn gives me. Really glad to have it. If you like the instrument and the instrument suits you, then stick with it.The last known Akustik saxophone was number 3749 (source Bassic-Sax). And as we see (Bvhoyweg writes) - perhaps the earliest "Weltklang" has the serial number 38xx. There is a photo of "Akustik" tenor with a neck with s/n 5386 on the Bassic-Sax site. But I assume that neck with this serial number is not original (from "Weltklang").A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, …Apr 21, 2024 · 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 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! ...2005 posts · Joined 2014. #7 · Mar 11, 2021. In summary of the other thread, if God were to bestow a saxophone neck upon humankind, it would be the Heritage neck! 🤪🤣. But seriously, it’s an amazing neck! Jeff Coffin knew what he was doing when he selected the Heritage neck and Jack knew what he was doing when he designed it (probably ...Captain Beeflat Discussion starter. 6614 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Feb 19, 2009. I have come across a tenor "made in Italy", with LINDELL emblazoned on the bell. It dates from the 30s (stop on side E key and the G/G# trill) with the most outrageous Art Deco "pinky" platform. Possibly a stencil from Orsi, Grassi, R&C or even Borgani except for ...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! ...Sep 14, 2023 · 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!
May 7, 2023 · The Supreme comes in seven different finishes. This means that, in the hypothetical two-model system, it wouldn't be possible to buy, say, a new silver-plated Selmer horn without springing for a Supreme. For a tenor, that would mean close to $12k. I think Selmer would want to avoid such a costly constriction of choice. . Streetwalker reports
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! ...This is my first post on saxontheweb! I hope it is in the right place. I have been playing alto for about 15 years and recently decided to pick up a tenor. I bought this 1966 Conn 16M from the original owner. The story goes that he played it for one year in high school and gave up, and recently rediscovered it in the basement after 43 years.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 75.7K 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 ...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! ...If you have the $ to buy a new Mendini ($250 these days)....I suggest you try to up your budget to $325-ish, and look for a used Alto of a reputed brand name instead. (if you care to contact me via my website below this reply, feel free to, as I have some budget altos). Or...if you want a good, reliable, quality Alto sax which is brand-new, you ...Oct 30, 2023 · Don't forget in 2016 Selmer came out with new reeds in a Blue Plastic container. The alto reeds were $24.99 and tenor $26.99 from KesslerMusic. The Omega's I bought in the late 1980s with the clear plastic top. I have several of the fuzzy brown boxes from the 1960s too. I've always liked Vandoren better though. 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 75.6K 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! ...Nov 25, 2023 · 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! 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. 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..