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Today, 04:07 AM

littlewailer replied to a thread Song for Chris in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

As much I love the playing the Echo bouncing effect isn't helping I think. It is a cool effect but I can't stomach it all the way through. It is...

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Today, 03:43 AM

littlewailer replied to a thread FS/ FT Phil Tone Equinox 7* in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

Sold and Shipped!

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Today, 01:55 AM

mrpeebee replied to a thread Jerry Weldon kicking my arse in YouTube videos

Glad you liked it George. I was there in the audience at age 18 (visiting my second North Sea Jazzfestival, didn't play sax yet) :).

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Today, 01:46 AM

mrpeebee replied to a thread EMC2 Round 3 - Waterwings in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Did record three takes on three different Otto Link mouthpieces (Florida no USA 9, Tone Master 8 and a New Vintage Tone Master 10*). Here is the...

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Today, 12:27 AM

mrpeebee replied to a thread Jerry Weldon kicking my arse in YouTube videos

That must have been great :). Then you will enjoy Billy's solo in this clip, starting just after 7:10: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3VBRgTGOA0

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Yesterday, 10:30 PM

mrpeebee replied to a thread Jerry Weldon kicking my arse in YouTube videos

That's J A Z Z :mrgreen:. Both great tenor solo's. Got some Billie Mitchel and Paul Gonsalves vibes from your sound, with a nice Stitt quote at...

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Yesterday, 03:31 PM

littlewailer replied to a thread Trouble Formulating Solo in Jazz and Improvisation

F is a very good key for saxophones to play in (Concert Eb). You could maybe look at these chords and see how they relate to the tonic (or root)...

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Yesterday, 12:27 PM

mrpeebee replied to a thread closing a tip opening - can one close from 135 to 125 or less? in Mouthpiece Maintenance, Modification & Refacing

My experience doesn't match that statement. I also think you should be a bit more specific here, since 'old Link's' doesn't mean one type of...

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Yesterday, 02:37 AM

littlewailer replied to a thread Some Funky Stuff. in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Props Homie. Thanks for listening. Yeah that elusive "next level" seems I've been chasing it for the last 5 years when I moved to Vancouver to be...

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05-16-2013, 11:09 PM

mrpeebee replied to a thread Hand position-finger movement and pearls in Tips and Techniques

I recall having seen Johnny Griffin (killer speed player!) playing often with straight fingers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUH2s--1gJo Sax...

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05-16-2013, 08:02 PM

mrpeebee replied to a thread May 2013 TOTM....Yesterday in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Davey and Fernando, thanks for listening and commenting on my track. Listened to the latest clips: @littlewailer (solo) - Different approach,...

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05-16-2013, 04:56 PM

littlewailer replied to a thread Yamaha 62 Noodle, Wiseone in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Imagine how much better you'll sound on it after several months....... :twisted:

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05-16-2013, 04:12 PM

littlewailer replied to a thread My New Borgani Bling Crook... in Borgani

You UK guys really like your Borgani's. Nice looking horns.

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05-16-2013, 04:07 PM

mrpeebee replied to a thread Hand position-finger movement and pearls in Tips and Techniques

I think the size of your hands and the type of sax you play are determining the most optimal position of your fingers on the pearls. It should be in...

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05-16-2013, 04:03 PM

mrpeebee replied to a thread closing a tip opening - can one close from 135 to 125 or less? in Mouthpiece Maintenance, Modification & Refacing

I own and have played some of those tweaked modern Link's and in my experience they can't compete with an original good Florida (but they will be for...

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05-16-2013, 03:46 PM

littlewailer replied to a thread Some Funky Stuff. in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

It does say AK on my saxophone....

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05-16-2013, 03:28 PM

littlewailer replied to a thread Some Funky Stuff. in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Serious LOL. This one is naturally very "husky". Something I like to add sometimes but with this piece it's right there. I wish I could copy it...

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05-16-2013, 03:00 PM

mrpeebee replied to a thread closing a tip opening - can one close from 135 to 125 or less? in Mouthpiece Maintenance, Modification & Refacing

I own both a Florida no USA 10* (my main piece) and a 9 (which I use with a fresh new reed) :). The value of your piece will be more if it stays...

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05-16-2013, 02:47 PM

littlewailer replied to a thread Some Funky Stuff. in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Ha! A thread every once in a while is ok.... It's a healthy addiction. Plus after going down in reed strength I feel like I haven't recorded...

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05-16-2013, 02:38 PM

littlewailer replied to a thread Yamaha 62 Noodle, Wiseone in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

I'm sure the audible differences are more noticeable in person. I can never tell when you've switched (I think you might be "punking" us and have...

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05-16-2013, 10:40 AM

Wilbur Weltklang replied to a thread Sell YAS 62, buy vintage conn and pocket difference? in Advice on Buying or Selling a Saxophone

I vividly remember when my 504 Peugeot finally carked it and I jumped into a 405....only 18 years between them but seemed to me a quantum leap in...

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05-16-2013, 04:55 AM

Wilbur Weltklang replied to a thread Yani A901 - Chu Berry Alto - PBMAC - Jupiter Bari Sax in Horns For Sale

Not this bloke? <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UFR1NY-Duwc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> cheers,...

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05-16-2013, 03:34 AM

littlewailer replied to a thread Some Funky Stuff. in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Opened it up a lot and put a BAMF baffle in it! It was a complete rework of a nasty looking 6* that I had almost completely chomped through. ...

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05-16-2013, 02:29 AM

littlewailer replied to a thread WTB: Refaced Otto Link NY .090 metal tenor mouthpiece in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

Those refaced NY Links are WHERE IT'S AT!! I'm a recent convert...

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05-15-2013, 11:53 PM

littlewailer started a thread Some Funky Stuff. in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Here's some rough funky takes I did today. Really settling into this NY Link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZzV4I5JgU4 ...

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