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Today, 10:47 PM

Buck Laughlin replied to a thread The horse is dead or is it? in General Mouthpiece Discussion

Still my favorite thread of all time. But, if you'll recall, P-Ligs merely pimp your sound. They don't add zing.

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Today, 10:41 PM

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

I like that Dave--I've b een thinking about getting a 300 for ages, mainly for some low down funky flute. That 62 sounds damn good BTW--- it's bang...

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Today, 10:29 PM

MartinMusicMan replied to a thread The horse is dead or is it? in General Mouthpiece Discussion

I resemble that remark. I painted a couple of Metalites red, but I don't believe anybody used sequins or glitter. Some changed the outer...

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Today, 09:57 PM

Buck Laughlin replied to a thread The horse is dead or is it? in General Mouthpiece Discussion

There was a thread about zinging up Metalites with paint, nail polish, sequins, and glitter, but I don't know if it made them sound more like metal. ...

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Today, 09:42 PM

Harri Rautiainen replied to a thread Starting a combo in vBCms Comments

As much I am for democracy, you've got a point there, JayePDX! We have a septet plus vocalist. I cannot afford to let the decisions be based on...

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Today, 07:33 PM

Buck Laughlin replied to a thread Rico Jazz Select Soprano reeds strength as compared to LaVoz? in Reeds

I think you'll find an RJS 2M to be similar in strength to a La Voz MS, and an RJS 2H to be similar to a La Voz M. If you really want to split the...

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Today, 05:46 PM

bandmommy replied to a thread Snide remarks from students' parents in Teaching

I loved it when I got, "My kid has been coming to you for over a month and isn't getting any better." My reply was always "How many hours are they...

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Today, 05:06 PM

Fader replied to a thread Effect of bug repellent on sax lacquer? in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

Id rather deal with a little laq loss than West Nile Virus - That being said, anything that eats lacquer might not be the best to put on your skin...

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Today, 04:59 PM

Fader replied to a thread To borrow, or NOT to borrow! in Misc. Saxophone Discussion

In case of emergency, I am guilty of going to the closest music store and buying what I need (on a credit card) fully intending to return it when...

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Today, 02:54 PM

Buck Laughlin replied to a thread The horse is dead or is it? in General Mouthpiece Discussion

. . . with the particular devices they are using to listen to them on.

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Today, 02:32 PM

bandmommy replied to a thread A good reason to not list pictures of your items on ebay in front of your computer in Misc. Saxophone Discussion

That would depend on what you mean by 'LADIES'. I wouldn't touch that thing with someone else's hands....

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Today, 02:26 PM

maddenma replied to a thread A good reason to not list pictures of your items on ebay in front of your computer in Misc. Saxophone Discussion

What?!? You don't want to cuddle?

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Today, 02:20 PM

bandmommy replied to a thread Effect of bug repellent on sax lacquer? in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

Over spray from OFF insect repellent removed the clear coat from one of our minivans. I'm sure there is the possibility that it could do the same to...

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Today, 02:12 PM

bandmommy replied to a thread Eyebrows, funny faces and shoulders. in Misc. Saxophone Discussion

At least they don't say you look like you're doing the 'Pee Pee Dance'....

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Today, 01:47 PM

Fader replied to a thread Time To Replace My Amp and MP3 Player... in Electronic Equipment

You're limited by the battery requirement but they're a few out there. Check out the Roland BA 330. 4ch + 2 stereo + RCA inputs. Runs 8 hours on 8 AA...

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Today, 01:26 PM

Budget Explosion replied to a thread A good reason to not list pictures of your items on ebay in front of your computer in Misc. Saxophone Discussion

"Ride This Bad Boy"!

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Today, 01:04 PM

Buck Laughlin replied to a thread A good reason to not list pictures of your items on ebay in front of your computer in Misc. Saxophone Discussion

Creepy.

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Today, 11:10 AM

milandro replied to a thread The horse is dead or is it? in General Mouthpiece Discussion

don’t worry, I am not, it is dry and comfortable here on the shore. Wet in there? If you sit by a river long enough.............:bluewink2:

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Today, 10:15 AM

milandro replied to a thread The horse is dead or is it? in General Mouthpiece Discussion

Many live on the banks of the river but a considerable amount live in the Nile! :)

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Today, 07:44 AM

milandro replied to a thread Some Lower Register Issues in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

yes, get it checked again and very well for leaks that aren’t easy to see. Neck ( tenon and receiver), palm keys or G# leaks can all be producing...

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Today, 07:41 AM

Harri Rautiainen replied to a thread SOTW new member introductions, 2013 April- in For New SOTW Members

Thanks saxjah for your post. It is better later thn never. I'd like to welcome all recently joined members on board, ~Harri

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Today, 07:22 AM

SuperAction80 replied to a thread Staying Consistent On Multiple Saxes in Multi Sax!

I don't have as much time to practice as often as I'd like, so I have to get the most out of the time I have. Whenever I'm working on a new song,...

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Today, 07:18 AM

milandro replied to a thread Tchaikovsky never expected this with saxophones and spoons did he? in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

great stuff Pete! I love the sound and the perfect fitting of all the parts that you’ve played. The nice thing is that, although your arrangement...

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Today, 07:03 AM

SuperAction80 replied to a thread Is perfect pitch a curse? in General Discussion

I found that interesting, since I've been told that "vocal tension memory" can help you get close to a desired pitch, but isn't the most accurate...

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Today, 06:13 AM

milandro replied to a thread Nice gig bag in Cases

I have briefly had one of those for my curved soprano (there aren’t many cases for curved sopranos out there) but I’ve very soon sold it and bought a...

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jrvinson45 - 04-30-2013 05:01 PM

Good for her. The first hundred years is the hardest.
bandmommy - 04-30-2013 04:13 PM View Conversation

Mom is doing well and bossier than ever.
bandmommy - 04-30-2013 05:33 AM View Conversation

I didn't forget...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
keluitry - 01-23-2013 08:32 AM View Conversation

No actually. Now that I think of it, he was a "Zute". Ah well.

That must of been pretty cool to meet those guys. How old were you at the time?
keluitry - 01-22-2013 10:55 PM View Conversation

Like the signature...
"Zoot" would a good name for a kid...
I actually know someone called Zoot, not even joking.

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Location:: Buckeye, AZ

Interests:: Saxophone, Photography, Travel, Golf

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My Instruments:: Alto 98 Knight Cannonball
Tenor Cannonball BBGS Nickel with gold keys, Sop straight Kessler Custom Deluxe
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