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.Tom-Sax. 12 posts · Joined 2004. #3 · Jun 30, 2004. I was shopping around today and played on a "made by Selmer" Prelude TS700 tenor that was really decent. It was, frankly, the only beginner horn I tried in that particular shop that didn't need some minor adjusting and leak fixes. It was very much "ready to go."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. The Sax on the Web forum is the largest forum devoted to saxophone and other instruments. It is also an international forum with over 17,000 registered members to date.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! ...But when I play on saxophone, playing the chord becomes infinitely more difficult for me because I loose that visual aspect of the piano keys I had been trained on. ... 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 ...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 ...Remembering Paul Quinichette! Paul Quinichette (May 17, 1916 - May 25, 1983) was a jazz tenor saxophone musician. He was known as the Vice President or Vice Prez for his uncanny emulation of the breathy style of Lester Young, known as Prez. Young, who affectionately called everyone "Lady ****" (he called Billie Holiday "Lady Day"), called him ...A week or two ago, i took my sax in for an overhaul, mainly cuz the lower spatula key notes weren't working up to par. I got it back and now I have a new problem. Before I've never used to have a sticky G# or C# key, (left pinky G#, and low C#) but now, everytime I take it out of the case, I need to "unstick" it with a bill or something or else ...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. 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Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ...Links have fairly large chambers in comparison to the standard. The biggest chambers are going to be the Bueschers, Rashers and Caravans but they are classical mouthpieces. PB Bare Brass Vintage Tenor - Barone Hollywood 8. Buescher Aristocrat Alto - Selmer Soloist-style .83. Like.GSax. 86 posts · Joined 2022. #9 · Mar 24, 2024. I purchased the V1 and C1 Neck for my Yamaha 62 baritone: both sound rounder, warmer and more colorful than the included neck. The responce and artikulation are more direct and precise. The intonation is the most accurate with the C1 neck, this neck also sounds the warmest and most colorful.You can contact our Moderators and Administrators by starting a conversation. You are required to be logged in to do so. Optionally, you can contact a VerticalScope administrator on our Contact Us page, or by phone or email at: VerticalScope Inc. 111 Peter Street, Suite 600. Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Phone: 416-341-8950.482 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · May 22, 2019. A post in the the interest of the saxophone community. I recently purchased a CT scan Florida tenor mouthpiece made by Eric Falcon. Communication was great until I purchased the piece, then things went dead quiet. I sent messages requesting shipping details and a tracking number, all of which were ...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! ...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 75.8K 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! ...1814 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Jul 16, 2019. I've been browsing/shopping for a new contoured tenor case and on Amazon have seen the brand Crossrock cases that are supposedly made of fiberglass that look sturdy and nice. Wondering if any SOTWers own a Crossrock case and if you would recommend or advise to look elsewhere.I thought it would be beneficial to share with you two websites that have several saxophone transcriptions available for download for free. I have found these as resources to be of excellent value. a. Charles McNeal Solo Transcriptions: Some 195 Solo Transcriptions form history's great exponents of our instrument.1 post · Joined 2024. #1 · 39m ago. I have an alto sax that I got in the 80's that I'd like to sell. I have no idea how to figure out the value of it. It is an Armstrong Heritage, made in West Germany, exclusively for WT Armstrong Company. Julius Keilwerth. Serial number 83996. My searches have not been successful.Bflat Sax. 252 posts · Joined 2007. #2 · Sep 11, 2009. I'm guessing you're referring to his sound on alto. He uses a Couf 4 with 2.5 Rico reeds. This has been his setup for 20+ years. He reveals this info on his DVD - Sound Production for Saxophone. If I had his sound on alto, I wouldn't change it either. And, I'd play more alto.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.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. ...Beet juice is celebrated as a superfood. It is becoming more popular as the health benefits of beet juice are discussed in health and nutrition forums. Even some athletes take it a...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! ...4 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · May 3, 2015. Review—Jennifer Price and Vigilante Mouthpieces. I just wanted to (re)commend Jennifer Price of Vigilante Mouthpieces for her incredibly outstanding work and superb customer service. I had spoken to Jennifer about a year ago regarding a solution for a metal Berg Larsen …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 lot can be done by some solid listening. Getz had quite a dark sound. Whatever mouthpiece you end up using, use a Rovner ligature. It darkens the tone more than a regular ligature. For reeds, at least a strength 3. "Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife."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.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.Sticky Newcomers - PLEASE read threads in this category before asking what sax to buy!!!! :(gary; Oct 28, 2006; 2 3. 43 41K Aug 18, 2021. by ... The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, CanadaWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo.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.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! ...I bought a tenor Z and was able to hear it against a Keilwerth SX 90R and 1950's vintage Mark VI- all instruments, including the Z, were played by two pro musicians. The Z in my opinion blew the SX90R and the Mark VI away. The Z is on top for resonance and projection. It actually sounds like an amplified horn.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! ...27147 posts · Joined 2007. #9 · Dec 10, 2009. Country music is just blues with big hats and pointy boots. Modern country music is just pop music with pedal steel. Sound guy theory of relativity: E=mc^2 (+or- 3dB) Sax player theory of relativity: E=mc^2 (+or- .010" at the tip) "Free jazz is the vegemite of the musical world.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! ...It is a transitional model from 1932 but has all features of the 6M. So no split bell keys. I never took a sax on a plane, so I am looking for some recommendations from experienced players that play a similar sax and have found a case that works well in practice. Budget-wise, I would be willing to spend up to $300-400.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 75.4K 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! ...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! ...A week or two ago, i took my sax in for an overhaul, mainly cuz the lower spatula key notes weren't working up to par. I got it back and now I have a new problem. Before I've never used to have a sticky G# or C# key, (left pinky G#, and low C#) but now, everytime I take it out of the case, I need to "unstick" it with a bill or something or else ...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! ...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.LA Sax. 1.7K posts 687.1K views Note that some "Chicago Jazz" horns were made by B&S. Show Less . Join Community Grow Your Business. Forum Staff View All ... The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada1saxman. 10538 posts · Joined 2003. #27 · Aug 29, 2016. 'Tone Booster' is the correct term for so-called 'resonators', or sound reflectors installed on pads to prevent the pad leather from absorbing the sound, so anyone using that term to describe some other part of a sax would, right off the bat, be causing tremendous confusion.5732 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Oct 31, 2010. When I was in middle school I heard Eddie Daniels play Giant Steps as a solo. Later in life I was able to hear Micheal Brecker play Naima solo. Just saxophone. I have always been fascinated by players who are at the level to play a tune completely alone yet bring excitement and creativity, while ...When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo.Links have fairly large chambers in comparison to the standard. The biggest chambers are going to be the Bueschers, Rashers and Caravans but they are classical mouthpieces. PB Bare Brass Vintage Tenor - Barone Hollywood 8. Buescher Aristocrat Alto - Selmer Soloist-style .83. Like.The premier forum for all things sax at http://forum.saxontheweb.net/ Joining Sax on the Web FB group: ----- We are seeing an increasing number of spamming...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! ...Feb 4, 2010 · But at least there's no confusion with closed keys as they're opened for specific notes - LH (palm) high D, Eb and F keys, front F key, RH side Bb, C and high E keys, high F# and cross/chromatic/key/side F# or F# key, then G# key, low Eb and low C# keys. And the upper (neck or crook) and lower (body) 8ve keys/vents. 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! ...1902 posts · Joined 2003. #12 · Jul 5, 2013. One problem with roo pads, besides the higher cost, is the color. Most Roo pads come in an unusual color (white or black) and when one pad needs to be replaced, you have to go back to the tech who has that color to match the other pads. Another problem is pad supplies.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! ...The premier forum for all things sax at http://forum.saxontheweb.net/ Joining Sax on the Web FB group: ----- We...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. 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 75.8K 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! ...When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo.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! ...So it doesn't matter how a model of saxophone is designed or what features it has if there is no consistency in the product. Yamaha uses a good design and consistently makes every sax to that specification. The YAS-23 is probably not the "best" student model sax. But there is a lot of evidence to suggest it is the most consistently good student ...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! ...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!)We all know about Martin, but these others are a bit more difficult to track down. Firstly, they are European, no doubt about that. My recollection is that Martin Freres is an old Parisian flute maker from about 1859 who later made some saxes. Martin-Busine saxes may well have been made in Italy as suggested.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! ...coldfingers. 6 posts · Joined 2021. #4 · Apr 28, 2021. I have one in 7* and like it a lot. I think the sound is more complex and colorful than their HR* model, which I had for comparison. The HR* added kind of a buzz on top of everything that I didn’t like. If the Custom Dark feels stuffy to you, you’re probably using the wrong reed.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! ...
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