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    Pita26-71067

    Starting a combo

    I'm certainly not the most experienced individual in the world, but I've been playing in a jazz combo of some form or another for the past 5 years, and a bit over a year ago I started up the group I'm currently with, Zarathustra.

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    Pete Thomas

    The horse is dead or is it?

    Thread Starter: Pete Thomas

    At the risk of incurring the wrath of those who don't want another materials discussion, I am offering these comparison soundfiles as one of the most meaningful yet. This is not done with a view to proving anything to anyone, it is for my own interest, and I think some people here will also be...

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    ajcomputers

    Whats your Alto Setup?

    Thread Starter: ajcomputers

    After seeing how popular this thread was in the Tenor section. Why don't we give it a shot here? My alto setup is as follows: Selmer Mark VI Alto Early Babbit Otto Link 6* mouthpiece Francois Louis "Ultimate" ligature and smart cap Runyon Palm Key Risers Vandoren or Rigotti Reeds Oleg...

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    Henblower

    Bob Mintzer's New Piece Made by Rafael Navarro

    Thread Starter: Henblower

    Well, check out Bob's Facebook account and read the good news. I'm happy for Rafy who is such a nice guy and great mouthpiece wizard. I'm sure Bob will be more than happy!! http://www.facebook.com/robertmintzer

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    Helen

    Selmer Mark VI Owners Club

    Thread Starter: Helen

    I did some searches, and I didn't come up with a thread like this, so I hope I'm not duplicating. :shock: OK boys and girls, so it's fess up time. Given all the Mark VI threads around, I thought it would be kind of fun to see how many of the 16,000+ SOTW members actually own one or more of the...

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    disgruntleddave

    What albums are you currently really diggin'?

    Thread Starter: disgruntleddave

    A couple of my recent favourites are: Brian Blade Fellowship and Pat Metheny group - Still Life (talking) I find this kind of more modern jazz absolutely inspiring, emotionally, musically, everything. I love 'old' jazz too, but there's something about this kind of music that has been...

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    Review: Conn Chu vs. The Martin Alto 

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    Published on 06-15-2012 09:27 AM     Number of Views: 2511 
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    The Vintage American Alto Heavyweight Bout!

    In this corner, nicknamed after a famous player from the 20's, wearing stunning original gold plate and fancy engraving, the Conn "Chu Berry" 228,xxx serial!

    And in the other corner, touted by the greats such as Art Pepper and Earl Bostic, the enigmatic and often relacquered, "The Martin Alto" 167,xxx serial!

    These two will go head to head to determine the winner!

    NOTE: BOTH HORNS WERE ADJUSTED TO PERFECTION!!

    Initial Impressions

    Conn "Chu Berry" 228k: This horn was in excellent cosmetic shape for being over 80 years old, and absolutely stunning. This is considered a "portrait ...
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    SOTW Review: Viking M58 Legend Series Tenors 

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    Saxaholic
    Published on 11-15-2011 11:34 AM     Number of Views: 4180 

    I recently had a chance to play the new Viking M58 Legend Series tenor saxophones. I played both a cognac lacquer finish and the antiqued finish popular on many taiwanese horns. The horns were played every day for several weeks before writing the review.

    NOTE: BOTH HORNS WERE ADJUSTED TO PERFECTION!!

    Initial Impressions

    Viking M58 Legend Cognac Lacquer: This is one of my favorite finishes on horns today. It is similar to the "vintage gold" lacquer on Phil Barone horns, although I felt the finish was a ...
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    Saxaholic's Review: Phil-Tone Mouthpieces - New models and website 

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    Saxaholic
    Published on 09-24-2011 11:00 PM     Number of Views: 9050 
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    This is an updated review containing several new mouthpieces and further impressions on his Phil-Tone Eclipse that I've been playing for a few years now.

    Initial Impressions

    Phil-Tone Aurora alto: Wasn't sure what to expect with this mouthpiece. I had remembered seeing these mouthpieces on Junkdude for a while, and thinking they were some kind of expensive plastic student mouthpiece. I was very, very wrong. The first few notes really surprised me...you'll see how in a bit.

    Phil-Tone Solstice alto: Very excited for this one. Paul Desmond was my beginning inspiration to playing alto and I continue to emulate his sound on every acoustic gig. I had my reservations, as ...
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    SOTW TRIPLE-THREAT MATCH! P. Mauriat 67R vs. Mark VI vs. Barone Vintage 

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    Saxaholic
    Published on 08-21-2010 10:36 PM     Number of Views: 18104 
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    Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages....welcome...to the MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING!

    Standing in the blue corner, weighing in at 210,xxx serial with original lacquer and fresh pads, the reigning and defending champion, the Mark VI alto saxophone!!

    Standing in the red corner, a fighter with a reputation that's been building for years, weighing in at abalone shell key touches, antiqued lacquer, and rolled tone holes, the P. Mauriat 67R alto saxophone!

    And standing in...the......other....*ahem*corner, is the newcomer, receiver of much praise, but has he truly been tested? Weighing in at a bare brass finish and value for dollar, the Barone Vintage alto saxophone!

    Tonight, these ...
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