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Yesterday, 11:44 PM

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

Many Taiwanese and Chinese offerings have come a long way (and still more have a way to go, particularly those coming from the PRC). However, if you...

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Yesterday, 11:36 PM

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

We require that the poster put the location the item will ship from in the ad per the SOTW Marketplace rules. That is perfectly sufficient. If an ad...

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05-22-2013, 11:57 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread FS-Phil-Tone Equinox Tenor MP in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

I've corrected the listing for you.

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05-22-2013, 11:33 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Recommendations for a DARK, Large Chamber, affordable, hard rubber tenor mouthpiece? in Tenor mpc

You would have to ask Jody about that one. I don't own a DV, so I can't measure it myself for comparison.

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05-22-2013, 10:45 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Recommendations for a DARK, Large Chamber, affordable, hard rubber tenor mouthpiece? in Tenor mpc

The JJ HR* does measure out as a medium chamber piece. It is on the dark-ish side, but certainly not excessively so.

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05-22-2013, 12:44 AM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread FS: SAT TopSax, Selmer, American Artist, Martin in Horns For Sale

The best one is the last to go!:shock:

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05-21-2013, 04:21 AM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Johnny Hodges' Vito alto sax in Beaugnier, G. Leblanc & Vito

Wonder if Hodges got the snake octave key idea (as mentioned by Andy) from Don Byas, or the other way around? I know Byas incorporated this due to...

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05-20-2013, 05:56 AM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Nice gig bag in Cases

Moved to correct sub forum, which is indeed CASES.

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05-19-2013, 09:12 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Just got a very old Selmer Paris, check it out! in Selmer (Paris)

Wow, what a superb horn to be gifted out of the blue. You have a Super Balanced Action tenor, one of the very best tenor saxophone designs ever made....

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05-18-2013, 05:52 AM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread fs: Buescher Top Hat & Cane Tenor 1949 Original Lacquer in Horns For Sale

Lovely example of a real classic.

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05-18-2013, 01:03 AM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Conn Bass Sax in Conn

I think Mr./Ms. misguided store clerk or manager looked up "bass sax" on the internet, saw the going rate for a new Selmer, or even more costly,...

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05-18-2013, 12:56 AM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Forestone saxophones in Misc. Saxophone Manufacturers

I'm sure they do that because they started out as a reed manufacturer before getting into the saxophone making (or stencil rebranding) business. They...

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05-18-2013, 12:53 AM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread FS: King Super 20 Silver Sonic Tenor w/ gold leaf inlay engraving in Horns For Sale

Redlicks, You must include the location the horn will ship from per the SOTW MARKETPLACE rules. Please post this in the thread to avoid removal....

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05-17-2013, 10:17 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Conn Bass Sax in Conn

That is over double what the horn normally sells for. You can find many Conn bass saxophones in good playing order for under $10,000. Granted it...

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05-17-2013, 09:33 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Locating My reply to a posting in Forum Problem Reports and Questions

New members are on probationary period where all posts must be approved by the staff before they go public. Thread closed.

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05-16-2013, 11:50 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Quitting in Sax Lifestyle & Sax Related Health Problems

OK, I think this thread is going nowhere but downhill. Closed.

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05-16-2013, 02:31 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread York tenor sax in York

Steve, You should post more photos of the entire horn, top and bottom. Some key areas (pun intended) are not shown that would help to ID a...

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05-16-2013, 06:35 AM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Quitting in Sax Lifestyle & Sax Related Health Problems

Yes, your band director does sound like an oaf. I think he is projecting his own failed music career and aspirations onto his unfortunate students,...

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05-16-2013, 06:12 AM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread 82z finish question in Yamaha

I like that finish option, both in gold and silver.

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05-15-2013, 08:52 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread From Alto Sax to Tenor Sax. Amateur to intermediate level. in General Mouthpiece Discussion

Mouthpieces, facing sizes (and matching the whole setup to your horn) are like shoes, they either fit you and suite your tastes, or they don't....

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05-15-2013, 08:48 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread FS: great Selmer SBA Tenor!! in Horns For Sale

I'd sell the MKVI and keep the SBA if it were me.:bluewink: But then I'm biased, as the SBA is my favorite of all the H. Selmer models. Can't believe...

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05-15-2013, 09:55 AM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Elkhart Saxophones, 1929 Catalog… in Elkhart Band Instrument Company

Nice find! Cheers for posting this.

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05-15-2013, 07:14 AM

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

I've been in positions in my life where I have walked into a pawn shop in need of money, and thankfully more often, also looking to buy. I really...

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05-14-2013, 03:51 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Forestone saxophones in Misc. Saxophone Manufacturers

http://www.sax.co.uk/acatalog/Forestone.html

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05-14-2013, 01:22 AM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread questions re differences between 10M and Chu models in Conn

To clarify (and if this was mentioned earlier in the thread, I apologize for repeating it), the so called "Lady face/Naked lady" 6M/10M/12M models...

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05-11-2013, 12:24 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Check out Rudy Weidoft on the C Mel in C Melody Soprano, Contralto & Tenor

You bet I do! Vo dee oh doe.:bluewink:

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05-10-2013, 11:47 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Saxes to look out for in Advice on Buying or Selling a Saxophone

Posted in wrong sub forum, moved to correct one.

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05-10-2013, 07:02 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Coming Soon, Phil Barone Super New York Tenor Mouthpieces in New Product & Dealer Announcements

Tirade posts removed. There is a correct way to go about debating a disagreement in a civil manner that maintains the peace, and is in keeping with...

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05-10-2013, 04:32 AM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread FS Eamonn Cotter handmade Irish Flute in Miscellaneous

SOTW doesn't allow editing of posts in the Marketplace area. I've deleted the post in question with your email address for you.

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05-09-2013, 11:59 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread questions re differences between 10M and Chu models in Conn

Note use of smiley emoticon in my reply Mike. No ill will intended by you, or me.:)

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05-09-2013, 10:04 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread questions re differences between 10M and Chu models in Conn

Not restrictively so. Are you policing the parameters of this thread for any particular reason?:bluewink:

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05-09-2013, 09:37 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread questions re differences between 10M and Chu models in Conn

The conversation was diverted temporarily to the issue of motorboating on split bell keyed horns, and he is addressing that issue, with his alto this...

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