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Yesterday, 10:00 PM

Dr G replied to a thread How to Identify a Suspicious Sax? in Stolen Instruments, Music

Regarding the description of "action was great": That's often what non-players or newbies will say. I saw a great ad last week that said "plays up...

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Yesterday, 09:34 PM

Dr G replied to a thread keying question and hello! in Bb Tenor

Bis key doesn't work for LOW Bb.

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Yesterday, 09:24 PM

Dr G replied to a thread Yamaha CY hand cut head joint question in Flute & Piccolo

"925" indicates silver content.

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Yesterday, 09:16 PM

Dr G started a thread Evolution of Borgani - Transition to Jubilee in Borgani

I've collected a couple images of late pre-Jubilee tenors that (I think) make an interesting story. The first is a gold pearl tenor, s/n 18934 -...

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Yesterday, 08:49 PM

Dr G replied to a thread Warning regarding Borgani tenor 18934 at eBay in eBay, Paypal & Craigslist Experiences

ManEast, Does this look like the Jubilee-style pinky cluster bridge? Is this the pre-Jubilee "transitional" model?

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Yesterday, 08:06 PM

Bob M replied to a thread CHICAGO Live 1970 in YouTube videos

I'll have to look at it later. Great band, which I was fortunate to see twice in the 1970's (once at Madison Square Garden on the same bill with the...

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Yesterday, 07:40 PM

Dr G replied to a thread Warning regarding Borgani tenor 18934 at eBay in eBay, Paypal & Craigslist Experiences

ManEast and LittleWailer, here's an interesting twist in the story. Woosax just posted a Borgani tenor for sale that has the half moon alt F key...

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Yesterday, 07:06 PM

hakukani replied to a thread CHICAGO Live 1970 in YouTube videos

What a great band!!! They were the reason I became a musician. Terry Kath was a MONSTER!!!

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Yesterday, 06:20 PM

hakukani replied to a thread Mpc suggestion in Alto mpc

If you want dark, try a meyer in a more open tip, like a 7 or 8. I played for years on a slant sig 6*, which is about .085. Phil made me a .090...

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Yesterday, 12:30 AM

Dr G replied to a thread CE Winds The Legend Tenor Sax Mouthpiece - Based on Guardala MB in Tenor mpc

You just missed the intro sale... Or did you? :twisted:

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06-18-2013, 09:42 PM

Dr G replied to a thread What's your favorite "Pick Up The Pieces" solo? in Miscellaneous

Why label people as "haters"? There's no hate expressed - just ambivalence. I don't care for it. Should you be labeled as a "fan boy"??? Just...

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06-18-2013, 07:54 PM

Dr G replied to a thread Wanted: Conn Transitional Art Deco Tenor Saxophone in Silver in Horns Wanted

Oh, my...

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06-18-2013, 07:49 PM

Dr G replied to a thread MRI for Left ankle in Sax Lifestyle & Sax Related Health Problems

Here's one from MRIsafety.com: http://www.mrisafety.com/safety_article.asp?subject=145 It does seem to be a very rare issue. Hope you feel...

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06-18-2013, 06:37 PM

Dr G replied to a thread CE Winds The Legend Tenor Sax Mouthpiece - Based on Guardala MB in Tenor mpc

Is that a New England attitude? :twisted:

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06-18-2013, 05:47 PM

Dr G replied to a thread **The Sapphire From Phil-Tone** in New Product & Dealer Announcements

Not an insignificant undertaking. This is serious stuff that people need to understand and appreciate. <applause> Phil, it's these "little"...

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06-18-2013, 05:36 PM

Dr G replied to a thread He won't let me play tenor sax!!! in Bb Tenor

Thanks for the update. Good luck in your endeavors.

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06-18-2013, 05:31 PM

Dr G replied to a thread CE Winds The Legend Tenor Sax Mouthpiece - Based on Guardala MB in Tenor mpc

I live in the U.S. and disagree. That is marketing hyperbole on the seller's side and marketing conditioning on the buyer's side. I know that...

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06-18-2013, 04:39 PM

Dr G replied to a thread CE Winds The Legend Tenor Sax Mouthpiece - Based on Guardala MB in Tenor mpc

Yepper, there are only three types of mouthpieces in the world: 1) high baffle, thin railed, metal; 2) rollover baffle, moderate railed, hard...

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06-18-2013, 03:49 PM

Dr G replied to a thread Need help with a swab stuck in tenor neck in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

Or you could fill the neck with lamp oil and light the "wick" as it exits the small end of the neck. Voila - a vintage take on the saxophone lamp!

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06-18-2013, 03:42 PM

Dr G replied to a thread 82Z vs 62 (any version) in Yamaha

Following that analogy, have you ever seen an honest sun worshipper when they hit middle age? Dry, wrinkled skin that has lost its elasticity, sun...

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06-18-2013, 03:31 PM

Dr G replied to a thread CE Winds The Legend Tenor Sax Mouthpiece - Based on Guardala MB in Tenor mpc

Does either the Vandoren or SR Tech sound like the CE? Or do you even care? Compare, choose, test, and buy (the order of those steps changes for...

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06-18-2013, 03:14 PM

Dr G replied to a thread CE Winds The Legend Tenor Sax Mouthpiece - Based on Guardala MB in Tenor mpc

I've learned that much of what gives a mouthpiece its sonic character is happening in the interior. Sure, you could send a 'piece for refacing and...

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06-18-2013, 02:42 PM

Dr G replied to a thread CE Winds The Legend Tenor Sax Mouthpiece - Based on Guardala MB in Tenor mpc

"Most players" need to get educated and develop realistic expectations. If you want perfection and a hand finished product that plays well, expect...

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06-18-2013, 02:32 PM

Bob M replied to a thread Good alto Subtone? in Tone Producing & Embouchure

Really nice playing! I like your approach and tone a lot. Which Altoists do you listen to? Who's subtone do you like (Desmond is a great one)?

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06-18-2013, 12:14 PM

Dr G replied to a thread CE Winds The Legend Tenor Sax Mouthpiece - Based on Guardala MB in Tenor mpc

I looked at all of ESB's images and the only thing I see that I would object to is the bite plate. That detail on the sides is extremely difficult...

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06-18-2013, 06:04 AM

woodshed251 replied to a thread Fs: SILVER PLATED REFACED OTTO LINK STM TENOR PURCHASED FROM BOB ACKERMAN in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

Let me know what you have in mind via PM. Thanks.

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06-18-2013, 03:20 AM

Dr G replied to a thread What's your favorite "Pick Up The Pieces" solo? in Miscellaneous

Great. Let's all stipulate that James Carter is great. Now, could he get past that and get back to the music? He's already impressed you and it's...

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06-18-2013, 12:48 AM

woodshed251 replied to a thread FS/FT: MC GREGORY Los Angeles Tenor in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

$155 plus shipping, personal paypal on SOTW. http://www.ebay.com/itm/221242420855?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

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06-18-2013, 12:40 AM

woodshed251 replied to a thread FS: Selmer Elkhart / New York Alto .077" in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

Pictures on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221242420300?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

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06-18-2013, 12:27 AM

woodshed251 replied to a thread FS/FA: Selmer AIR FLOW Table C Pre-Soloist Alto in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

$170 plus shipping, personal paypal on SOTW http://www.ebay.com/itm/221242414670?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

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