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Today, 04:29 PM

jlima replied to a thread Looking for a BIG sound from an alto in Eb Alto

There is no such thing as a BIG sound from an alto. On tenor, on the other hand ... (Just kidding!)

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Today, 03:35 PM

Dr G replied to a thread Prototype or Fake Mark VI sopranino on ebay? in Sopranino and Higher

I could accept that it was an unfinished basket case. Whether it has an collectible status is up to the buyer. As to having a serial number... ...

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Today, 03:26 PM

Dr G replied to a thread Is there a standard bore size for a tenor MP? in Tenor mpc

The lack of a standard size is a power play by the mouthpiece makers to make a musician commit to playing one brand of mouthpiece.

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Today, 03:14 PM

Dr G replied to a thread New R & C R1 Jazz Soprano has arrived in Rampone & Cazzani

The OP said that it was a silver plate finish. Here is a comparison of silver and bronze. P.S. That's a considerable rib/plate!

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Today, 02:55 PM

10mfan replied to a thread Just a reminder to say THANK YOU more often...... in YouTube videos

Thank you all. My son is 13, and this video really had a profound affect on me. I called alot of friends yesterday to tell them THANK YOU.

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Today, 02:34 PM

Dr G replied to a thread Looking for a BIG sound from an alto in Eb Alto

A Mk VI alto is exactly what I was using for rock/fusion work. If you can't make that happen with the appropriate mouthpiece, you may not be...

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Today, 12:40 PM

ManEast replied to a thread FS: Vintage Yanagisawa Tenor 1976 in Horns For Sale

Then It was a T500 or poss a T600. again ...all T800's are ribbed and have double arms

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Today, 12:39 PM

Dr G replied to a thread **The "Tribute" by Phil-Tone and Theo Wanne ** in New Product & Dealer Announcements

Good to hear of your progress, Phil. Feel better soon.

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Today, 11:44 AM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

I have one, so you are wrong. It was a special order directly from Freddie to me. He told me there are only three made in the whole world.

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Today, 11:30 AM

ManEast replied to a thread FS: Vintage Yanagisawa Tenor 1976 in Horns For Sale

Hi This is a T500 , All T800's are ribbed with double arms.

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Today, 11:12 AM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

No, you don't understand, it is an FG Mark VI model mouthpiece, the tip opening is a 7*. I will see if I can take some photos.

32 replies | 1054 view(s)

Today, 08:52 AM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

My FG MARK 6 has a metal shank too.

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Today, 08:34 AM

jlima replied to a thread Improvisation Course Taught by Gary Burton for Free in Jazz and Improvisation

Oops, I didn't realize that. In the video Gary doesn't say that, he just says play a solo over the changes! This is just another example of the lack...

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Today, 08:28 AM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

I have a black hard rubber Mark II, a metal Mark II and a very rare marble Mark 6. All for tenor and all three phenomenal. And no cats, sorry :-)

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Today, 03:43 AM

10mfan replied to a thread Tenor and Alto Mouthpieces F/S or F/T in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

I'll buy T6 Thank you

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Today, 02:38 AM

Claudio Marcolino replied to a thread Improvisation Course Taught by Gary Burton for Free in Jazz and Improvisation

Great take, Jorge!

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Yesterday, 10:53 PM

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

Funny that you should mention these tough guy stances. There is currently pending a case in my area of a landlord that SHOT AND KILLED two people...

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Yesterday, 10:51 PM

jlima replied to a thread Improvisation Course Taught by Gary Burton for Free in Jazz and Improvisation

OK, looks like I go first this time. I found some time today and did a few takes for week 4's assignment, Keith Jarrett's "Memories of Tomorrow"....

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Yesterday, 09:55 PM

Dr G replied to a thread Berg baritone shank bore size. in Baritone mpc

Use plumber's teflon tape - a couple wraps and you're good to go.

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Yesterday, 09:43 PM

Dr G replied to a thread Review of Schiller Lexus Elite Bb tenor saxophone in Misc. Saxophone Manufacturers

Glad to hear that it hasn't begun the self destruction sequence in the last 6 hours. :shock: Keep us posted!

5 replies | 244 view(s)

Yesterday, 09:41 PM

Dr G replied to a thread A suggestion to the mods here. Item location. in Suggestion Box & Topic Requests

Can't you take the time to read the location of the seller before you get "excited"?

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Yesterday, 07:34 PM

Dr G replied to a thread King Silversonic with full pearls... someone scored!!!! in King (HN White)

Yeah, it didn't sell for $10,000 (see post #7) so he relisted it for more. He's just using eBay as a free advertising medium.

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Yesterday, 04:57 PM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

I see exactly what you mean. Well, I don't even own a watch myself. I just use my cell phone for that. But when it comes to mpcs, for me sound...

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Yesterday, 04:53 PM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

I love both, FGs and TKs. As a matter of fact, those are the only two brands that I have kept. Right now the TKs are my first choice, but not because...

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Yesterday, 04:48 PM

jlima replied to a thread Just a reminder to say THANK YOU more often...... in YouTube videos

Thank YOU, Mark, for being such a great human being!

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