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Yesterday, 04:36 PM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Any 82II players Yet ??? in Yamaha

You buy a horn if it feels right on the day.Last week I tested a silver Z,GL Z,silver 875EX,GL 875EX,Original 62,GL 62II and silver 62II plus a used...

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Yesterday, 12:48 PM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Any 82II players Yet ??? in Yamaha

Not blew a 82II yet but as you know I've had 4 Z tenors.Last week I tested 2 more Z horns.All are,were great.Still walked out with the silver 62...

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Yesterday, 08:10 AM

Borganiboy started a thread Alto mess about...Summertime in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Dusted off the alto :twisted: and done a quick version of Summertime. I kind of like the Stephanhouser horn with a Metalite mp.Loads of cut but...

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Yesterday, 12:10 AM

Mikeysaxcat replied to a thread Fs: NEW DELUXE SUITCASE AND BOX FOR MOUTHPIECES in Misc. Equipment Wanted/For Sale

Wow, beautiful case. Sent from Mikey's Super INSPIRE 4G....

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Yesterday, 12:07 AM

Mikeysaxcat replied to a thread Soldering the bow. Yes or no? in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

Hi, once again. A forum troll I am not nor a professional technician as many here on the forum. I am a pro player and commented on seeing with my own...

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05-22-2013, 06:28 PM

Mikeysaxcat replied to a thread Soldering the bow. Yes or no? in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

This is where I stand if I misspoke on any terms not my intention. Guys best wishes.

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05-22-2013, 06:00 PM

Mikeysaxcat replied to a thread FS/FT: Mouthpieces Tenor and Alto in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

I have done business with SeanZ123 in the past and it was a smooth transaction. Just to let others know ok. Best wishes guys.

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05-22-2013, 01:04 PM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Any 82II players Yet ??? in Yamaha

Did you test the Z before buying.Of the many yamahas I've had or tested there spot on for me.

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05-22-2013, 11:05 AM

Mikeysaxcat replied to a thread Soldering the bow. Yes or no? in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

Yes Gordon, I am sure high temperatures are necessary when silver soldering. As I stated in my earlier post I am not very sure about the Terms used...

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05-22-2013, 05:29 AM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Mercy Mercy Oh Mercy me !!!!!!!!!! in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

I feel like i'm starting to forget about the horn again and just playing.Thats what top Yamahas do to me as there soooo easy a player.I'm VERY...

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05-22-2013, 12:07 AM

Mikeysaxcat replied to a thread Soldering the bow. Yes or no? in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

Silver solder comes in different flow strength. I think that is how it is said. Not sure there jejeje. But you could try tinning one side then...

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05-21-2013, 11:24 PM

Mikeysaxcat replied to a thread Soldering the bow. Yes or no? in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

Silver soldering yes with silver hard solder. Not hot enough as when brazing keys, etc. But the horn sounds better anyways. Some guys want this, a...

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05-21-2013, 09:18 PM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Mercy Mercy Oh Mercy me !!!!!!!!!! in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

The golden oldy squad ,you's were funky though.The Studio 54 mob.

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05-21-2013, 08:42 PM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Mercy Mercy Oh Mercy me !!!!!!!!!! in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Yea the modern times.Thanks for checking out my funky little thang.

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05-21-2013, 08:39 PM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Mercy Mercy Oh Mercy me !!!!!!!!!! in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Thanks Wade.I enjoyed playing it.

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05-21-2013, 08:17 PM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Mercy Mercy Oh Mercy me !!!!!!!!!! in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

I feel reborn on the 62.Good to see you enjoyed it.

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05-21-2013, 08:16 PM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Mercy Mercy Oh Mercy me !!!!!!!!!! in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Yes I was there also,great big flares !!!!! yea that's the 70's vibe I wanted,loads of great stuff by Brecker ,Scott and others on youtube doing...

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05-21-2013, 07:58 PM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Mercy Mercy Oh Mercy me !!!!!!!!!! in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

I enjoyed playing it.I'm happy you's are liking it.

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05-21-2013, 07:57 PM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Mercy Mercy Oh Mercy me !!!!!!!!!! in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Now that would be telling !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! only kidding.Digitech vocal 300.Funky mode is the Whavoc I think its called.Re-check if i'm...

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05-21-2013, 07:49 PM

Mikeysaxcat replied to a thread Soldering the bow. Yes or no? in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

I Silver solder the horns I do overhauls on if the client wants it done. And the horn really resonates more, no more wondering if there is a leak at...

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05-21-2013, 07:41 PM

Borganiboy started a thread Mercy Mercy Oh Mercy me !!!!!!!!!! in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Had a half hour to kill and was messing about with my Digitech pedal so done a quicky version of Mercy Mercy Mercy.

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05-21-2013, 05:30 AM

Borganiboy replied to a thread On the way to finding my "own" sound... in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Well its the same inside really.I've heard a lot say the RE320 is more of an instrument mic compared to to more expensive RE20.I find my RE320 has...

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05-20-2013, 10:44 PM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Surf Ambient Jazz Original...Jewel Ambient Jazz in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Thanks for checking it out.We both sat and done the final mix which we both liked and thought worked best.We are both very pleased with the mood of...

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05-20-2013, 07:46 PM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Yani vs Yamaha - Bari sax in Sax vs. Sax, Mpc vs. Mpc, etc.

Owned a lot of great Yamahas.Last week I bought a nice used Yani 992 tenor.Gigged it twice and it just did not feel right so went and tested 8...

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05-20-2013, 06:41 PM

Borganiboy replied to a thread Ernst Schreiber mouthpieces (German)? in Alto mpc

I had the Jazz alto model in blue with the brass shank and real gold flake in the blue.Looked stunning and played very very well.Had a nice step...

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