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Reeds & Setup

Since I don't have any auditions or concerts or competitions for a while, I'm trying to experiment with different kinds of re…

19 years ago
by michmura (3 posts)

First Sax

I'm looking for a budget sax for my grade schooler, and only looking to spend $250 tops. From checking out eBay I would guess…

19 years ago
by PsuSax (25 posts)

Good Beginner Tenor and Soprano Mouthpieces

I am an alto player who started college this fall. As part of my scholarship requirements I have to be in Jazz Ensemble. We n…

19 years ago
by tenor562 (297 posts)

Back-up Tenor

I'm looking to find a suitable back-up Tenor to bring to a gig when I don't want to wreck either my '62 Super 20 or '64 Mark…

19 years ago
by SaxMan (559 posts)

Vintage Brilhart

I've recently acquired a vintage Brilhart Tonalin mouthpiece for the tenor. It has number 4 stamped on it. No ligature. My qu…

19 years ago
by FredCDobbs (77 posts)

Copper-bodied alto?

Hi, Has anybody has any experience with the "Lamont" saxophone brand? Any known problems with them? I just picked up a copp…

19 years ago
by chiamac (586 posts)

Looking for a picture of a Silver Yamaha YTS62 Mark II Tenor

I am trying to find a picture online of a Silver Yamaha YTS62 Tenor. Anyone know a good place to find a picture? Thanks!

19 years ago
by KCSaxGal (46 posts)

Soprano Sax . . .

I am interested in possibly buying a new (not old or used) soprano sax, but I don't to pay over $2,000 for it. I would possib…

19 years ago
by SaxBallUIUC (1 post)

tenor sax mutes

can any one comment on sax mutes are they worth it are they just a waste of money... change in tone a little .... a lot? any…

19 years ago
by sax_maniac (984 posts)

Yamaha YTS-475 Tenor?

Can anyone tell me about the Yamaha YTS-475? Is it a good horn and what's the price point on it? The serial number I am looki…

19 years ago
by tenor562 (297 posts)

Golden Star mouthpiece

I have a local dealer telling me to order a Golden Star mouthpiece. It is tenor, 24 kt. gold plated mouthpiece. It has a #5 f…

19 years ago
by sax_maniac (984 posts)

Mouthpiece try outs

After playing the tenor for a year, I picked up my alto the other day just to fool around, and found that my tone had improve…

19 years ago
by FredCDobbs (77 posts)

Set ups for you saxophones (soprano to bari)

Alto- Mark VI (120xxx)with meyer 5M and oleg, and a C* with oleg and YAS-23 (for marching) and im using a E. Rousseau NC4 wit…

19 years ago
by The_MarkVI (80 posts)

Music Notation Software

I'd appreciate any music notation software recommendations. Thanks.

19 years ago
by FredCDobbs (77 posts)

Soloist Tenor sax

I play alto sax and I am in the market for a tenor sax. Not being a pro at this I would like to stay in the price range of se…

19 years ago
by senior (23 posts)

Armstrong Alto Sax

I know Armstrong makes a good flute, but I didn't even know they made saxes before coming across one for sale (for a beginner…

19 years ago
by Armstrong Alto! (19 posts)

Looking for a saxophone?

I've got a small flurry of saxophones coming my way - most are reliable student models with a few higher end/collectable ones…

19 years ago
by SaxMan (559 posts)

Adjustable Selmer Ligature

Hi, I just purchased a second-hand Selmer ligature. It is a adjustable ligature with no screws on it. I don't know how to u…

20 years ago
by sax_maniac (984 posts)

Marcus Martini, I need a new tenor, have you heard of this brand?

Ive been looking around and Marcus Martinis look very good, * try searching that on ebay youll find some neat ones *. Has any…

20 years ago
by SaxMan (559 posts)

Filing Reeds

I've been reading the posts quite regularly, and every once in a while, people mention filing reeds, some positively, and som…

20 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)

Soprano Mouthpiece

Thinking of trying out a E.M. Winston Soprano Sax (used) but need a mouthpiece. Just beginning on soprano, and wondering abou…

20 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)

Legit Julius Keilwerth?

Does anyone have any recommendations to the above??

20 years ago
by Spike (248 posts)

Selecting a Big Band Baritone Sax Mouthpiece

I am a student at the University of North Texas in Denton. My main instrument is alto and I play on a Meyer 6M for that horn…

20 years ago
by barimachine (323 posts)

Anyone tried Padded Tensing Ring Ligature?

Recently, I noticed a new ligature on the market.. or was it in the market a long time ago? but did anyone try this ligature?…

20 years ago
by SaxMan (559 posts)

H.W. Pad Saver good. LaVoz bad.

Just wanted to note that not all pad savers are created equal. The LaVoz with the big rubber stopper at the end is too dense…

20 years ago
by Spike (248 posts)
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