View Profile: TyroSax - Sax on the Web Forum

Yesterday, 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.

4 replies | 132 view(s)

Yesterday, 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.

15 replies | 667 view(s)

Yesterday, 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.

15 replies | 667 view(s)

Yesterday, 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:

10 replies | 792 view(s)

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...

39 replies | 4751 view(s)

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.

10 replies | 299 view(s)

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....

30 replies | 1020 view(s)

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.

15 replies | 894 view(s)

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,...

5 replies | 346 view(s)

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...

9 replies | 745 view(s)

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....

3 replies | 517 view(s)

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...

5 replies | 346 view(s)

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.

4 replies | 201 view(s)

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.

75 replies | 2499 view(s)

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...

12 replies | 3632 view(s)

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,...

75 replies | 2499 view(s)

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.

6 replies | 333 view(s)