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. ...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."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 75.2K 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! ...Just got my 110B (that I've been waiting for since late January) from Ron today. While waiting I tried modifying a yamaha 5C with a baffle, tried a Runyon quantum 9, and a HR berg 110/1. The RPC beats them all. Projection has always been a problem in the upper registers for me on bari-the harmonic content of the RPC makes it cut!Jun 13, 2021 · Helen Discussion starter. 1147 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Jun 13, 2021. For years now I have been meaning to develop an exercise index for the Universal Saxophone Method, by Paul DeVille. Over the past month I have finally gotten around to doing so. As an instructor I often use the Universal Method with my advancing students. 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! ...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.Information on Yamaha Tenor. Hi, I’m new to this forum, (and to saxophone too, I’m a drummer who picked it up a while ago.) I have a question regarding my Yamaha YTS-52 Tenor sax, it has a weird variation of the purple logo stamp I haven’t seen anywhere else, and I was wondering if it was normal. It’s very faded, and the sax is in rough ...February 21, 2021 ·. When an oboe doubler messes with his sax reeds. 1.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! ...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 ...Pushing in the same direction can waste a number of years before good tone and control is gained. Consider this a gentle "push back" when one is advocating "lip out". It's not necessarily a benefit to the student novice, or a "one size fits all" depending on the style one plays. Lip over teeth gives a darker sound and allows much more control ...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! ...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.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...I currently play in a blues/funk/rock group and I make my presence felt easily with this setup. Antigua SS4290 Soprano - JodyJazz HR* 6*; Selmer SA80 SII Alto - Mayer M6 & JodyJazz Jet 6; Selmer SA80 SII Tenor - OttoLink STM 7* Floridated by Morgan Fry & JodyJazz DV 7*. Share.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 ...1548 posts · Joined 2004. #6 · Jul 28, 2017. My shop has sold three tenors and one alto.They are all exceptional playing saxophones.Worth every penny.The are well finished and play better than any other taiwanese made saxophone I have tried. Dirk zeylmans. www.tritone.net.au. Canberra,australia.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! ...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.5883 posts · Joined 2009. #9 · Sep 3, 2021. From a strictly tonal point of view, alto sax is closer to trumpet than tenor sax. From a playing point of view, tenor sax is the most flexible. Of the players you listed, Lester Young, Dexter Gordon and Charlie Rouse play tenor, the others are on alto.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.Much like your alto embouchure. Corners in is good! yay! Firm but relaxed. Imagine equal pressure coming on all parts of the mouthpiece. Don't push the saxophone up to your teeth. Simply place your top teeth on the top of the mouthpiece. If the horn is too low, tighten your neckstrap. Like. saxmusicguy.Here's what we in this forum describe the tone of Buescher Big-B Aristocrat: sweet, best, killer, more focused that THC, less spread that THC, dark, brilliant, powerful, complex, powerful, wonderful, smooth, Buescher tone, special and resonant. After college with an engineering major (now 24), I have always been dreaming to be an audiophile.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! ...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)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.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 75.8K 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! ...Roth was a musical instrument maker in Milan, came from Germany f, Roth was born in Adorf, Germany in 1815 and died in Milan, Italy in 1898. He worked first for Pelitti, and later as a foreman in Prague and Vienna. The establishement of his Premiata Fabbrica in Milan is given variously as 1838, and 1842.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, CanadaSax 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! ...Jun 20, 2010 · Price (I think) about $3200. 4. Yamaha 82Z: clearly the best horn I tried. The tone was great, bright, but not too and fairly full. The intonation was good, except for a couple of keys notes +30 cents. Mendini/Cecilio clearly copied the Yamaha ergonomics, as the key position was identical to my cheapie. 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"), …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! ...Definitely need to fix the thumb. Should rest at about 2 o’clock overlapping the key. When you press the key, the joint should bend or slightly roll while staying put on the rest, no shift at all. When playing the palm notes, a slight rotation is added, but joint still stays put on the rest.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 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 few observations. First of all there are different styles of music and concepts of a saxophone sound. The "best" embouchure for a jazz or rock musician may not be the same as the "best" embouchure for a musician who plays classical saxophone. The "bottom lip rolled out" expression is used a lot in discussions about saxophone embouchures.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! ...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.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! ...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! ...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! ...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!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.Sax on the Web - Saxophone Information. 2,449 likes. http://SaxOnTheWeb.net (SOTW) is Web's leading saxophone resource, featuring the world’s largest,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! ...Just got my 110B (that I've been waiting for since late January) from Ron today. While waiting I tried modifying a yamaha 5C with a baffle, tried a Runyon quantum 9, and a HR berg 110/1. The RPC beats them all. Projection has always been a problem in the upper registers for me on bari-the harmonic content of the RPC makes it cut!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 ...mijderf · #10 · Feb 1, 2020. JV Sax said: I have been thinking about selling a vintage (1920's or 30's) Selmer Mark VI (M106690)with a low A key. The Mark VI Selmer models started production in the 1950's. The serial number you list suggests about 1963 production. Marketplace eligibility and rules can be found here: https://forum.saxontheweb ...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! ...6763 posts · Joined 2014. #11 · Sep 8, 2023. Selmer already has pro models between the Axos and the Supreme: the Series II alto and the Series III tenors. They did not cancel these models (yet). Granted, it might be nice to have the same model available for both voices, but I think adding a "Signature" or whatnot would reclutter the Selmer ...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 ...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! Show Less . Full Forum ...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! ...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! ...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! ...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)Join this private group of 7.8K members who share their passion for saxophone music and culture. Sax on the Web is the premier forum for all things sax at http://forum.saxontheweb.net/, where you can find topics, tips, reviews, and more.Review for legere reeds. I just got my Legere 2.75 alto sax reed in today, my first synthetic reed. It really surprised me. It is very free blowing, but mabye because its a little soft to my liking. The sound got a little spread after a few minutes, but it was a focused sound. Again the spreading is probably because a thin reed.Yellowbullet.com is a popular online forum that caters to the automotive enthusiast community. With a wide range of topics and discussions, it provides a unique opportunity for bus...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! ...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 forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, …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.I suspect that is true. Most modern pads have some degree of waterproofing (and sealing of any porosity - apart from kangaroo pads). When badly done it is sticky; when well done it is not stick, and it is very successful. I can understand dye for a visual point of difference, but not paint.People joining this forum every day just to confirm that the counterfeit Chinese sax they found advertised for $299.00, truly is a counterfeit Chinese sax. ... Sax on the Web Forum. ... Since 2003 A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections ...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 Selmer S80 C* bass mouthpiece is excellent. The OD of the Selmer bass neck that fits the Selmer Bass mouthpiece is 0.700". This is slightly larger in diameter than most of the vintage bass instruments that are more common. These instruments' necks will often accept the slightly smaller neck diameter of baritone mouthpieces.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! ...Jul 30, 2007 · The premier forum for all things sax at http://forum.saxontheweb.net/ Joining Sax on the Web FB group: ----- We... The rails might be just slightly thicker on the S+, but I didn't notice any change in the feel of the piece. The only big difference I can see between the S and S+ is the chamber. As far as sound, the S+ definitely has more body in the tone to my ears, mainly in the upper range and altissimo. Play-ability felt just as good as my 6S.dixon tenor sax. I recently acquired a dixon tenor sax.I am a tech and am familiar with this sax.Their is currently a king listed on ebay item 130095114743 that is identical to this sax except it's silver nickel and mine is lacquer .The case looks identical to a B&S case from the gdr days.The resos in the horn are red like a yani.It is not made ...However, metal mouthpieces usually have higher baffles than non-metal mouthpieces. So it is common to think that metal is louder and squeaky. But this is not due to the material. Players who like to play on the very tip of a mouthpiece are more prone to chirps. Players who take more mouthpiece in have less chirps.health problems that we sax-players face. 1: Saxophone players underestimate the seriousness of the health risks that playing the saxophone exposes us to. 2: there are roughly 26 common health-problems saxophone players experience. 3: Almost 100% of saxophone players run into one or more of these saxophone-related health-problems at some point.
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For the past 25 years, I've played saxophone all over the world in symphony orchestras, clubs, theatres, and festivals and in award-winning West End shows. You might have also heard my sax sounds on top-rating TV shows like "24" and "Bones". Fair to say, I've learned a lot about playing saxophone - and teaching it.saxguy9345. 107 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · Nov 22, 2003. I playtested a Meyer 6M and a Meyer G6 side by side from WWBW. I found the G to be more jazz oriented, a little more edge and a lot more power than the 6M. Its said that the Meyer G is a replica from the old Meyer Bros. mouthpieces, meyer's attempt at some quality control …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! 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! ...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...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 ...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! ...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 ...713 posts · Joined 2020. #6 · Jan 1, 2023. It's all about tongue position. High overtones are more like whistling through the sax than anything else. Personally I think working on altissimo IF you use it is a good idea, and the first 3-4 overtones are useful, but getting a million overtones is just a party trick.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 was the model used by Marcel Mule (C* facing) " Master-Metal " Selmer mouthpiece (1929 >1947) "The tone chamber was designed so there is no break in the flow of air where the saxophone neck is inserted in the mouthpiece". Sold as " Metal"model in 1930 or "All-Metal" in 1932 and called "Master-Metal" in 1936.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! ...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.With the 55 tenor now firmly in his clutches, I'm off to find one of my own and maybe a 55 alto for his next birthday. It's going to be a joy watching and listening to him grow as a musician. One of the few true joys of being a dad! Ladies and Gentlemen, as promised, the pictures of my $250 Kohlert 55 Tenor.6733 posts · Joined 2014. #3 · Jan 5, 2016. While these "saxophones" are attractive and reasonably priced instruments, there's something ironic about building a simple, sax-inspired horn that can play only in a couple of keys. It's as if the missing 17th century saxophones are now being provided.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! ...Yani T-902: 7.0 lb (3.2 kg) Doefler & Jorga "Roxy" : 7.0 lb (3.2 kg) Dolnet Belair: 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) Don't know why, but the Aristo and the Roxy feel heavier than they are. The Dolnet is just plain heavy to me, and the Ambassador is quite light despite its proportions. I'd like to know how much some of the pro (vintage and modern) horns weigh ....