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Yesterday, 11:20 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Can't get my sax off of repairman in Misc. Saxophone Discussion

In California, we have a crime called making terroristic threats. I'm sure other jurisdictions do, too. One should be cautious about shooting off...

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Yesterday, 10:49 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Can't get my sax off of repairman in Misc. Saxophone Discussion

Lots of get-tough talk here but that kind of approach will only land one in jail (I offer OJ Simpson's caper as corroboration). It is one thing to...

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Yesterday, 05:44 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Help with soprano mouthpiece identity in Soprano, Bass and Misc. mpc

I never got along with vintage pieces - found the tip-openings WAY too small for my tastes - even so small that I could hardly get a sound out of...

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Yesterday, 04:58 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Can't get my sax off of repairman in Misc. Saxophone Discussion

I suspect the horn is long gone. DAVE

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Yesterday, 03:37 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Help with soprano mouthpiece identity in Soprano, Bass and Misc. mpc

I got out my recently-acquired new Morgan Vintage Large-Chamber soprano piece and tried to compare it to your photos. The interiors looked...

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Yesterday, 03:25 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread An interesting trade on CL: gold for sax. in Horns For Sale

I got it. DAVE

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Yesterday, 03:24 PM

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

I did an in-store side-by-side comparison a week or so ago between one of those Special Edition 82z altos (honey lacquer, #2 of 50) and an 82zII. I...

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Yesterday, 02:08 AM

abadcliche replied to a thread Explain It Like I'm Five: Facing Curve Formulas in Mouthpiece Maintenance, Modification & Refacing

I really need to set aside an afternoon, print this out, and sit out in the yard with no distractions and read through it. There is some truly great...

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Yesterday, 01:01 AM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Good LA sax repair people? in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

New Player: Thanks for that post. I'd completely "spaced" on it. DAVE

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05-22-2013, 11:46 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Good LA sax repair people? in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

That would be Stein's On Vine (across from the musician's union). I don't have personal experience with that store other than to drop in one day...

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05-22-2013, 11:27 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Putting It All Together in Jazz and Improvisation

Ed: Yes, can you hear major-minor-diminished-seventh chords? Can you harmonize a melody (singing, as mentioned above)? That means can you hear a...

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05-22-2013, 06:04 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Putting It All Together in Jazz and Improvisation

Ed: You say you know all the basics, but are you reading them or playing them by ear (scales, arpeggios, etc.)? If you are already playing them...

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05-22-2013, 03:56 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Repair for Buescher Soprano #183xxx... in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

Dennis: I'd expect to pay $600 or more for a soprano overhaul these days, depending on the guy who does it. Rather than me quoting a price for John...

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05-22-2013, 04:07 AM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Repair for Buescher Soprano #183xxx... in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

My Buescher soprano plays with any soprano mouthpiece that plays for me; meaning that I can line up several different mouthpieces that I like and...

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05-22-2013, 03:52 AM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Help !! Selmer Paris M series in Selmer (Paris)

chelsie: Welcome to SOTW. In addition to Dr G's question, I think some photos would help us help you. AND, a better description is necessary . . ....

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05-21-2013, 07:13 PM

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

Good responses! But given the huge inconsistencies I've found among all brands, I'm betting I'd be able to reduce a 3M to a 2H equivalency. Of...

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05-21-2013, 04:35 PM

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

Also look for the proper closing of pads associated with the inter-connected mechanisms . . . left-pinky table notes that should remain closed when...

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05-21-2013, 04:30 PM

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

I'll probably catch a lot of flack on this reply, but I think too much is made of cuts and brands, given the obvious inconsistencies that exist in...

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05-21-2013, 04:17 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Viking Instruments Intruduces the M229RTH VINTAGE ALTO ETA JULY 2013 in New Product & Dealer Announcements

The design of key-guards would be a non-sissue for me. Do it anyway that works best for the manufacturer. Just make sure the horn plays. DAVE

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05-21-2013, 02:02 PM

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

Uh, they all did. Might want to find a repairman who already knows this rather basic piece of information? Or (I hope) perhaps there has been a...

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05-20-2013, 06:24 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread WTB: YAS 82Z or 875EX in Horns Wanted

Got the PM and replied. As it was explained to me by the Yamaha rep who was at the store last week, the new 82Z II differs from the original 82Z...

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05-20-2013, 06:14 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Pawn Shop Alto in Misc. Saxophone Discussion

My wife and I were in Branson last December. Quite a place - didn't know of any of the entertainers but they ALL put on world-class shows and the...

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05-20-2013, 04:42 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Nice gig bag in Cases

I purposefully did not comment on the horn-protection issues because the OP just asked about which gig bag to use, not about if it was a wise choice....

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05-20-2013, 04:29 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread WTB: YAS 82Z or 875EX in Horns Wanted

I believe it is "II" not "III", and yes I tested a new 82Z II alto just the other day (Nick Rail's store in Valencia). I also tested a new 82Z...

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05-19-2013, 05:04 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Suggestions/Advice for beginning busking in Jazz and Improvisation

In this day of wall-of-sound, over-the-top vocal histrionics, and all-electric over-hyped music, a single un-amplified wind instrument being played...

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05-19-2013, 04:48 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Nice gig bag in Cases

Welcome to SOTW. I think the better place for this post would be in the CASES section. The shape of your A992 is similar to all other curved altos....

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05-19-2013, 12:38 AM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread WTB: YAS 82Z or 875EX in Horns Wanted

Although Yamaha's reputation is one of consistency, even Yamaha saxophones vary from horn to horn. Play one really great Z and the next one may be...

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05-19-2013, 12:29 AM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Yani curved soprano in Bb Soprano

MEGA . . .: That has been my experience, as well. Regardless of whether the soprano is a straight or curved model, using a curved neck does tend to...

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05-18-2013, 05:13 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Straight Alto Sax in Eb Alto

I owned a JK straight alto for awhile. To the audience it just sounded like another alto. Mine sure didn't have a sopranoish timbre to it. To me as...

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05-18-2013, 02:02 PM

abadcliche started a thread I've made myself a new website, with a focus on articles and education for the saxophonist in New Product & Dealer Announcements

And here it is: http://www.stohrermusic.com/ My old site did the job but it was clunky and ugly and put instruments I had for sale at the...

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