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Recommendations for what to play when someone says "play something for me"

jodaboda — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:57:05 GMT

I've been playing for almost two years, but I haven't memorized any songs. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good song to memorize to bust out when someone says "play something for me"?

Should be for alto or tenor, intermediate level, and interesting without having a backup band ;-). I suppose that means cool effects or dynamics; some growling and altissimo would be cool. Interesting rhythms would be a plus (triplets, syncopation, hemiola).

HELP!

FS: Morgan Excalibur 7E Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece

Rayjon — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:29:51 GMT

Morgan Excalibur 7E Tenor Sax Mouthpiece

Asking price - $200 (price includes USPS small flat rate shipping)
Ships from Austin, TX

Purchased used from Woodwind Brasswind a little under a year ago.

Excellent condition save for a little wear on the beak and minor indentations on the side of the mouthpiece. Both of these signs of wear were present when I received the mouthpiece from WWBW. The mouthpiece plays very well, but I'm selling it because I've found the Morgan 6E facing suits my bite pressure much better than the 7E.

Here's a link to some pics: https://plus.google.com/photos/10782...JiSvJOv6Ljr3QE

FS: Selmer Paris Super Action 80 Series II alto saxophone.

New player — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:22:57 GMT

Selmer Paris Super Action 80 Series II alto sax
Comes with Selmer U.S.A. black hard-shell case and Selmer cover.
The case is in good condition, both of the latches are in working order, but it's missing both handles.
Few light scratches. One small dent at the bottom of bow brace.
It is in EXCELLENT playing condition, also just has been regulated, and plays from bottom to top.
Serial number 65xxXX

Asking Price: $2500 plus shipping.
Shipping from Los Angeles, CA. to to US only.
Paypal or cash if you are local.
If you have any questions, please pm me.
Here are the few pictures:

Where to go to test some baris

NerdyTubaGuy — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:19:55 GMT

Is there anywhere in the southeast (preferably near GA) that anyone knows of that stocks some baris to play test? If not, is there anywhere in the country that stocks them? I know it doesn't make much sense economically to stock something that so few people would purchase, but I figure there's bound to be one out there.

Thanks!

There Will Never Be Another You.

littlewailer — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:07:29 GMT

http://soundcloud.com/seanwintersax/...ver-be-another

One of my favorite tunes. God I love having a Mac. I was always struggling to get tunes out.

Not any more. Bwahahaha!

Marvin Gaye- Lets get it on

DATBILLO — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:01:17 GMT

Is there anyone that has the sheet music to the vocal part for this song? It would really be appreciated if I could get a copy.

Lester Young sax solo

rockyisfun — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:59:51 GMT

hello everyone,
im currently working on transcribing a song by lester young-love me or leave me
and throughout the song, i could not tell where the tenor solo started. im looking for the solo strictly and not the chorus. my thought is that it starts at 0:37 and im looking for a second opinion on this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPwb6HQcLcU
thanks in advance!

Berg larsen 130/0 m

carpediem70 — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:11:35 GMT

Vintage Metal Berg Larsen 130/0 M in MPC. Are measured in my gauge 130, which is 10 tip bale chamber
Incredible, like new, no damage. no scratches.
POWERFUL BLOWS IT!!

http://www.ebay.es/itm/251062281376?...#ht_500wt_1210

How To Succeed

PitRat — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:57:51 GMT

I've been offered the Reed 3 book for How To Succeed In Business this summer - alternate instrumentation calling for alto sax/clarinet/bass clarinet/Eb clarinet/flute. Has anyone played this, and if so, how're the Effer and flute loads (quantity/difficulty)?

Drowsy Chaperone

PitRat — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:50:59 GMT

Quick request - I recently played a run of "The Drowsy Chaperone" for a local high school. They were nominated for some awards and want to perform one of the numbers at the awards ceremony; however, we no longer have the music. If anyone should happen to have a copy of "Toledo Surprise", Reed 1 and/or Reed 3 book, I'd be most grateful.

As an aside, from a pit musician perspective, The Drowsy Chaperone is a great show to play - the music is fun, and it's one act with no intermission so you're out in just over an hour and a half.

Dukoff D7* Alto Mouthpiece

Moises Anguiano — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:47:21 GMT

I just recently bought a Dukoff D7* alto mouthpiece. It plays amazing, but i'm a bit curious as to what size facing is the D7*. I've looked at many different facing charts, but none of them have the 7*. I know the 7 is .080, and the 8 is .085. I'm guessing the 7* is maybe around .083, but I want to know for sure. Thanks for your input!

Selmer super action 80 price NOS

fatheadfan — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:08:00 GMT

HI, I would like to ask for opinions on how much a SELMER super action 80 alto, NOS, would be worth? The horns serial # is 337349. Thanks in advance! :)

FS Zagar Bronze 7* Super Big Bore Tenor MPC Mint

seboney — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:30:03 GMT

Zagar is an acoustical genius and this mpc proves it. Incredible tone, effortless altissimo and beautiful full upper register. The one for sale here was my backup and is absolutely mint. Just sold my tenor but keeping one in case I ever buy another tenor. Actual shipping charges from Savannah, GA area. Forget all the refaced crap that's out there...here's the REAL DEAL!
$350 plus paypal fees if you choose that route.
seboney@comcast.net

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FS - Buffet Super Dynaction Alto Sax, fresh pads

TenTenTooter — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:24:20 GMT

Hey all, I have a 1961 Buffet SDA alto, serial number 75xx for sale. It's got the original lacquer and original screw in pad/reso system and a fresh repad. There are 2 solder joints and a few small dings, but other then that it's in good shape. Comes in a SKB case. Asking $1500 OBO and must sell as soon as possible, ships from Dallas, TX. Pics are available, PM or email at hornperfection@gmail.com

Thanks.

C Melody Case Wanted

highnote145 — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:14:11 GMT

WTB C Melody case in working condition to fit a King for a decent price. Thanks

2 'As New' Meyer 10M Tenor Hard Rubber Mouthpieces

seboney — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:13:01 GMT

Both MPCs are perfect and come with ligature and cap.
These were to be backups but I just sold my tenor cause I wasn't playing it. Shipping from Savannah, GA area.
$75 each plus actual shipping to you.
seboney@comcast.net

Nice Vito in Germany

eugeneherman — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:08:20 GMT

This is a rather uncommon Vito horn, a 'special' Deluxe edition based on the sometimes called 'Model 36' but with some 'heavy' bonus features... It appears to be somewhat pristine & could be a fine 'player'! http://www.ebay.de/itm/Absolute-Rari...item2570533c37

Evette Buffet Crampon?

Kontra — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:54:08 GMT

There are some saxes on eBay right now marked as Evette Buffet Crampon, not Evette Schaeffer. "R.O.C." is marked under the serial number. When looking for info on these horns, all I find are the Evette Schaeffer ones. Are these the same saxes?

WTB: Ponzol M1or M2 old version

kingman — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:53:21 GMT

WTB: Ponzol M1or M2 old version

The gold plated brass model.

M2 in a 110

M1 in a 105

Kingman81008@yahoo.com

FS Yamaha 82-ZUL ALTO .....perfect

seboney — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:15:13 GMT

Great patina on this 82-Z. Perfect conddition...no dents, dings, resolders etc. Original case perf condition. Pay a21ctual shipping from Savannah GA.
$2150 firm plus 3% Paypal if you choose that route.
Pics to serious buyers.
seboney@comcast.net

WTB: Need a back triangle brace for a mid 40's Zephyr Tenor!!

goylegirlsax — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:34:40 GMT

The title says it all. Need the back triangle brace for a mid 40's Zephyr tenor. Anyone who has this, or can steer me in the right direction, would be greatly appreciated. Peace...

When did Selmer introduce high F front key?

bjornblomberg — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:11:15 GMT

I find the high F front key to be quite useful. I wonder when Selmer introduced the high F front key? All mk6 horns I've played have had it, from 1958s onwards, bary to alto (for good reasons, the nino and soprano do not have high F front... :-). ). The modele 22 doesn't have it. But I have never tried any of those in between, RI, BA, SBA. Are there BAs or SBAs with front F?
Bjorn

Need help selecting a "Dark" Mouthpiece

DannyMetalC — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:55:36 GMT

I am trying to investigate the various areas I can push my sound into on my C-Tenors... currently I use a Rico Metalite M7 that gives what can be described as a very bright and edgy sound.

I am looking to find a mpc. In the same price range (roughly $50) that takes me to the other end of the spectrum as much as possible with a "dark" or "classic" sound with less overtones than the Rico.

Open to any suggestions, Thank you!

Used protec tenor gig bag

Ref696 — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:51:51 GMT

Selling a protec gig bag for tenor saxophone. $25 shipped from MN.

F/S Tenor/Alto/ Clari mouthpiece

ryantmn — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:42:33 GMT

Hi up for sale are a bunch of Tenor, Alto and Clarinet mouthpieces

Tenor:
Steve Broadus perfected model, S4**, original condition= $150
James Houlik mouthpiece= $90, played with tooth patch
New Production Selmer Soloist C**=$95, some tooth wear on bite area
Penzel Mueller= $50
RPC R .105= $200, played with tooth patch

Alto:
Lebayle studio metal 8*, almost brand new, played less than 1 hour= $200

Clarinet:
Mc Gregory, 3*, has scratches on the rails, but plays well= $200
Penzel-Mueller New York, needs new cork= $40
Steel Ebonite W45= $30

I accept Paypal. All pieces will ship from Hawaii via USPS priority mail, with a tracking number. Email me with any questions, ryantmn @gmail.com

Thank you!

FS/FA- Otto Link STM New York- Almost new

madeingermanny — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:37:39 GMT

This one is on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230790202252...9#ht_720wt_600

Happy bidding. Thanks.

Fs: Otto link tone early babbitt 9 tenor

Andrea — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:32:13 GMT

FS: ABSOLUTELY ORIGINAL AND UNTOUCHED "OTTO LINK EARLY BABBITT TONE EDGE" FOR TENOR

TIP OPENING 9

PLAYS FANTASTIC, REED FRIENDLY, DARK FULL AND POWERFUL SOUND.

PRICE: 650$
shipping from Italy included

PICS AVAILABLE

TRADES ARE WELCOME WITH ONLY FREDDIE GREGORY HR TENOR PIECES (I WOULD PAY THE DIFFERENCE)

andreagiaco@tin.it

F/S Aizen MB size 6 Alto Sax

swid441 — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:29:26 GMT

Hi All,

Up for grabs is an Aizen MB Alto Sax piece with a 6 tip opening. In great shape. This was one of the 300 original Aizen alto pieces in the limited edition. Plays great! You can see Steve Neff's review from 2009 on his sight. It is on ebay for $275 (best offer option is engaged)!

Here is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251062576975...#ht_500wt_1413

FS: Jody Jazz 7* DV NY Tenor Metal Mouthpiece with Ring Ligature, Tip Protector and Velvet Bag

CanSaxMan — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:21:23 GMT

Hi folks,

I am selling a Jody Jazz DV NY 7* 24Kt gold plated metal mouthpiece for tenor sax. It is in excellent condition. I am also including the Jody Jazz blackened brass ring ligature, mouthpiece tip protector and velvet carrying bag, all from Jody Jazz.

This is a super high quality, free blowing piece that produces a rich, darker tone, reminiscent of the classic era of '60s Jazz. Anyone familiar with the Jody Jazz pieces knows that their craftsmanship is top notch.

My price is $350 + shipping from Ontario, Canada.

If you are interested or want photos, please PM me.

Conn 6m Original lacquer needs pads. great condition!

bdubz — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:17:34 GMT

I am a trumpet player and have this beautiful sax. im not going to use it any time soon and would like to give it to a person who will love and appreciate it. PLEASE, dont hesitate to throw a price out and please text me and post on here. i might be new to this forum but im very reputable (ebay and other forums) so please take this seriously or else im going to unfortunately sell it to sam ash because i need the cash =( i accept pay pal and money order and i would be looking to get hopefully 1500 for it? again im not a sax guy but here are pics of the horn and all of its beauty.

phone number- 516-424-7563 -Brian

AGAIN TEXTING > PM > POST is order for quickest response time but please post here then text or pm. even call me if desired. THANK YOU!

-Brian

King Silversonic Tenor FS/T Eyepopping! Pics and video coming..

Horned Toad — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:04:03 GMT

King Silversonic tenor here, made in Eastlake OH.
Serial number 470xxx underslung octave, full gold leaf engraving, and gold wash bell in near mint condition. A little lacquer speckle on the neck and a few tiny dings but that/s about it, shiny like a mirror and very pretty.
It has recent pads and a huge clean and precise sound. Very fast and comfortable to play and did I say the sound was huge? (yes I think I did)

This plays exactly like an Eastlake SS should and it is almost like a new horn.
For sale for $4800.00, open to possible trades for vintage Selmer, Buescher TH/C, mouthpieces and/or cash.

Ships from Boston Area, buyer pays ship and any paypal fees.

Some of my sound

Francisco Silva — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:28:23 GMT

http://soundcloud.com/user2929757/jardins-proibidos

constructive criticism is accepted :(

FS: Conn 10m

Raphyel — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:49:47 GMT

I have a Conn 10m serial no 289###. Right now its on the bench getting new pads and a setup. I will probably have it finished in about a week and a half (I am awaiting 2 pads). I will post pictures after I finish building it up. I am using tech cork, teflon, musicmedic precision pads and top quality silencers. The bottom is setup and feels great, but still need pads for the top stack.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESE:IT

does anyone have advertisements or original literature for a 6M transitional?

abadcliche — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:49:10 GMT

I am putting together an article for my website about the Conn 6M transitional- does anyone have any original literature they could scan and send me to use in it? I am looking for original advertisements, warranty booklets, price lists... anything on the altos Conn made from 1930-1936.

My email is stohrermusic at gmail dot com.

Thanks in advance if anyone can help out!

Premium JS (Just Saxes) Soprano Gold-plated in excellent condition - Asking $720.00 obo

mjpsmith — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:19:33 GMT

Premium JS [Just Saxes] Gold-plated Soprano saxophone in superb like-new condition. This saxophone is an outstanding soprano and produces a sound that compares to any Selmer, Yanagisawa, Keilwerth and others. It has been used very lightly and never used outside my home in any type of gig situation. It comes in a deluxe L.A. Sax case and has 2 necks - one curved and 1 straight. A mouthpiece and neck strap are included. The gold-plated finish is the most durable, as well as the most attractive and desirable finish. Some professionals argue that this finish is also the best in terms of sound. Gold-plate from an aesthetic standpoint is beautiful to say the least. In addition to being gold-plated the sax has the premium pad and resonator upgrade which is a $300.00 value. Other features include:

True Modern Pivot Screws
High F# and High Gkeys
�See-saw� Low B - Low C# slider mechanism
Doubled Key Arms
Real Mother-of-Pearl Keytouches
Brass Thumbrest
High Quality Blued Needle Springs

For more information contact Michael Smith @ mjpsmith@nc.rr.com

Selmer Mark vi VS Buescher TH&C ....A good choice.

auan2009 — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:07:37 GMT

Do you think good choice ?,not compare price

OK to use neck of a Conn Chu HIGH-PITCH TENOR as replacement for Conn NW LOW PITCH neck?

steadyryan — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:56:42 GMT

Hi, does anyone know if there are size differences between the neck of a High Pitch Conn tenor versus a neck from a Low Pitch Conn tenor? To my naked eye, just looking at pictures, it appears the same, but I know better than to just rely on that.

Reason I ask is I'm trying to track down a neck to use with my new Conn NW I tenor. I saw someone who had a Conn NW tenor neck, but from a high pitch horn. Anyone know for sure? Or maybe has access to these necks and can measure for lil' ole me?

Thanks everyone!

WTB TM Babbit Link tenor mpc

evidence — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:56:19 GMT

I'm looking for a Tenor Madness Babbitt Link tenor mouthpiece. 7 or 7*

"Spectruoso" mouthpiece from Francois Louis. Tenor 285 sphere tip (8) to swap!

Yanisaxaddict — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:41:37 GMT

Hi

I have the following mouthpiece to swap, apart from very slight tooth mark on the beak it's in superb condition and plays really great. I want to swap for an old berg, something with a brighter sound and smaller tip.. please PM me if interested

Francois Louis Sphere
T 285 is a 2.85 mm tip opening (112/00�) equivalent to the traditional �8/8*� opening. Combined with a medium long facing length and a soft facing curve. Due to the longer facing curve, it brings more resistance and takes more air.(This make it feel �bigger�) The soft curve gives it a lot of flexibility. This is the best mouthpiece for the professional player that needs to use all possibilities of dynamics, sound colors and range in one mouthpiece., without having to struggle too hard on a real big mouthpiece.
Best fit with 2 1/2 to 4 reeds.

Rgds,

Yani

The Great Buddy Savitt

Neil Sharpe — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:39:31 GMT

John Firmin the great sax player out of San Francisco,
http://www.johnnynocturne.com/

put me on to one of rock's important players, Buddy Savitt.

From the Cameo/Parkway website
http://vinylphilly.squarepins.org/about.htm (about 2/3 down the page)

"Buddy was the most important roll n roll sax player on the Philadelphia scene between 1957 and 1963... He began playing the sax professionally while still studying at Matbaum High School in Philadelphia. Around 1948 he joined Elliott Lawrence's Orchestra, followed by a stint in Woody Herman's "Second Herd," with whom he recorded for Capitol. He taught saxophone at Ellis Tolin's Music City and worked casual jobs in Philadelphia, including some at the Blue Note in the company of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Gerry Mulligan, among others.

Savitt plays the sax solos on hits like "The Twist" (Hank Ballard) and "Let's Twist Again" (by Chubby Checker) and "Mashed Potato Time" (by Dee Dee Sharp). Buddy did not have many releases under his own name. Just one single was issued, "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes"/"Come Blow Your Horn" (Parkway P-857, 1961) and one LP, "Most Heard Sax In the World" (Parkway SP-7012, 1962).

Charlie Gracie- "Crazy Girl" (1:22 mark)

Bobby Rydell: "You'll Never Tame Me" (.56 mark)

Dee Dee Sharp- "Mashed Potato Time" (1:08 mark)

Chubby Checker- "Lose Your Inhibitions" (1:21 mark)

Hank Ballard and The Midnighters- "The Twist" (1:22 mark)

Should I modify the tip of my mouthpiece?

TheButtonman — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:31:30 GMT

I have a New Vintage Otto Link 7*, a great mouthpiece that i feel really comfortable with. However, I have had some concerns regarding its dimensions. Yesterday I showed it for a mouthpiece tech. He examined it and thought it looked great. Tip rails, table etc. The only thing he noticed was that the curve of the tip wasn't symmetrical with the reed. He said it was easily fixed with a file and that he wouldn't charge me anything for it.

What difference would it make if I adjusted it to match up with the reed?

WTB: Conn TENOR neck for a Conn New Wonder I, and/or a Chu, or 10M, or a STENCIL

steadyryan — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:17:36 GMT

Hello, I'm about to be getting my hands on a 1924 Conn New Wonder tenor, lacquer finish, and it's gonna be a project for me. Nothing too bad, a full overhaul and some dings and dents maybe. But the neck... I fear may be beyond the point of bringing it back and making it look like new. Or even to a level of functionality. But we'll see. In the meantime though, I'd love to get my hands on a neck, ideally a New Wonder I neck, but cosmetically a Chu or a 10M would be great as well. And of course finding the neck from a stencil may be easier, so I'm quite open to that as well. I'd prefer it has the same style brace on the neck though, as opposed to say, a 16M or Director.

I don't mind the finish: If it's nickel, or lacquer, or bare brass, or silver, let me know! PM me or email me at steadyryan@gmail.com

Thank you all!

WTB: Neck for a TENOR Conn NW I please! Also can use a Chu, or 10M, or STENCIL

steadyryan — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:09:32 GMT

FS: Yanagisawa 9937 Silver Plated Tenor Saxophone - Mint

gbyrd33 — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:28:21 GMT

Mint condition Yanagisawa 9937 solid silver tenor saxophone. Top of the line Yanagisawa tenor. Ships from Maryland.. Please pm me for pictures. Asking price $5000.00.

gregbyrd33@aol.com

Good synthetic reed that plays similair to a RJS unfiled or a francois louis

piwikiwi — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:32:42 GMT

Hi I'm sick of messing around with reeds. I'm currently using RJS 3m/francois louis # reeds and I was wondering if you know of a synthetic reeds that plays similar? Could you also tell me what strength is similar to the ones I use?

Need help with reed selection???

birdley123 — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:08:44 GMT

I'm finally getting a couple of new pieces and I need help with reeds; I don't know where to start. I've been playing Hemke 3-3.5's only, but I know there are LOTS more out there that I might like like better...
I'm getting a Phil-Tone Equinox 6 and a LeBayle HR 6...
Its gonna get expensive to go out and start buying 5 packs of dif. reeds to test.
Anyone have a better suggestion in hopes of keeping the cost down a little?

Thanks, B

FS: Buescher TT soprano sax

theperthvan — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:59:06 GMT

For sale is my Buescher True Tone soprano sax.
I'm selling this to fund an alto.
Of all the sopranos I've played, this easily has the best sound. Intonation, however, is not as good as modern sopranos (obviously).
I would like $1400. If you have an offer, let me know.
Cheers, Patrick

Ken Peplowski - Tenor!!

LiAm84 — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:37:48 GMT

More inspiring music from The EarRegulars in New York this time featuring clarinet virtuoso Ken Peplowski. Here he is playing a really great tenor solo on rhythm changes. Some seriously nice lines in his solo work:

COTTON TAIL

I'M GETTING SENTIMENTAL OVER YOU

Other tunes from this session, including some depressingly amazing clarinet playing, here: http://www.youtube.com/user/swingyoucats

Can Someone tell me about this Otto link?

decus69 — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:27:49 GMT

Could someone please tell me about this Otto link? is it a Florida and it that Rhodium plating on the body of the piece?

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Should I trade my sax for a 6M?

saxofenn — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:03:16 GMT

Hey guys,

Not sure if this is the right board but here goes:

I volunteer over at a local middle school's music program and last week, as I was organizing their instrument storage room after teaching, I stumbled upon a 6M. The serial number, if I recall correctly, is 319,XXX and there's also a VIII stamped on it. It plays up and down with pretty good tone and intonation and it still looks brand new. It just needs a new neck cork as far as I'm concerned. I know that the 6M is already an axe that's definitely worth its salt but I'm not too sure about the whole rolled-tone-hole and which-serial-numbers-are-better thing.

Anyway, I'm pretty sure that I can convince the teacher over there to let me switch it out with my current sax (neither of us think that it's the kind of horn that should be trusted in the hands of rowdy middle-schoolers). As of now, I play on a Jupiter 767GL. Do you guys think it would be a good idea to switch it out for the Conn?