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    On the subject of "Vintage"(always a fav)picked up an ancient 1949 DeFord-assuming seller ships-sorta bitchey, sluggish gal she is-N always had some love for the Olds N apparently a good Armstrong Heritage was a keeper as well for durability even if tone production suffers a bit...always liked "durable"-road warrior love. Also a Gem 3SHB on its way N sighting in on a Wilkins, a mid-range Yamaha and Trevor. Will take down a Brannon later-unless I build a better one first (stranger things have happened)-and wanted to drag a few seasoned vets into the fray for your contributions as we proceed-if you want. Never been greedy, like to spread the peanut butter round to the team and I teach kids to share the pie as well. Its not about the money(or we'd all be stock brokers). Its about art, fun, learning, doing and as we ALL KNOW; seeing a romantic couple in the audience fall in love under the spell of the sweetest music we can play.
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    Hi Bruce - looks like you ought to have your own FORUM TOPIC HEADER - busy guy indeed.
    As a former trumpet/classical/jazz/rock piano cat (40+ years of top level and moderate performance grade shows) am picking up the flute - always been a top favorite of mine - and buying as many - literally - of every make and vintage I can get my hands on. With a background in engineering, am going to first learn to fix them sweetly, analyzing every rod and spring (already spent 100 hours on the history, various makers and inherent physics and mfg problems), then with a contact I have - Vice Chairman of the American Welding Society - and a flute virtuoso I know - right down the street - gonna fix this darn flat/sharp open pipe register problem once and for all. Have seen a million folks starting with Cooper tried - and got "close"...but... Well, we're a-gonna kill that bear (pray long and hard for us). Have seen some of the specs out of UK - they're close-er, but...(cont)

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    I just had a long and enlightening conversation with John Winslow! Such a nice, nice man. We talked about everything, family history, health, and of course a ligature for my Goldbeck! He has agreed to make a custom one for me. I'm so excited, what can I say, it was an honor to talk to him. He also gave me a website address for the doctor who invented the TENS unit, who also has a radio show every thursday. I just recently had a Spinal Cord Stim Implant so he and I have lots to talk about. Winslow is such a nice man, I had no idea............an honor, that's all I can say

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    Bruce, I have a EL DeFord flute that was gifted to me in about 1997. It has the diamond ELD logo, says "E.L. DeFord, Elkhart" under the logo, and about 3/4 of an inch under that it says "For Bruno." I have not been able to find anything about this instrument online. Have you heard of/seen one of these before?

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    That serial number is from 1905 but I don't remember the factory 34 being on that early. I would need photos to give any more info. Does it have C. D. H. or L. on it? Measure the length assembled and if you can get some photos of he markings and body, I can give you an exact idea. Send to baileyflutes@hotmail.com
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    I have been attempting to get information for a Conn Flute that I have.
    It is a two piece, which you have commented to be of more value on a
    few Conn flute posts. Mine was re-padded and repaired after who know
    how many years of sitting, by a HS band director and flautist. She said
    she had to wait for a "repair class" because she had never seen a
    two-piece and some parts needed fabrication. Under the serial number
    which is 104xx is a shield. Above the shield is CURLABEL and under
    is FACTORY 34. Any help is more than I found at the Conn web-site
    as I found no e-mail link and the serial number list makes no sense
    since flutes are not cup-mouth piece instruments. Under that list
    the MFG date would be 1923, apperantly...? Thanks Bruce.

    PS I do have JPG pics with the old yardstick perspective. Tnx again.

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    I would stay away from the new horns from China (ebay) and look for a regular sax seller with a Vito, Yamaha or Bundy. For tenor, the only thing I have is a Martin Handcraft Imperial from the 1930s but it is a bit over your price range at $1,200. Look at the ads in the Marketplace here at SOTW as there are many reliable sellers like JayePDX and others.
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    Hi Bruce, You seem to have the experience and knowledge I seek in purchasing an inexpensive tenor saxophone for my middle school child. Do you have a link to a place where you sell, or any links to ebay listings? I posted; below is most of my post:

    "My son has been playing alto saxophone for 3 years now and the band instructor would like him to shift to tenor saxophone. I am not yet willing to invest a great deal in the instrument, BUT would prefer to spend roughly same to buy rather than rent. I require the experience of someone knowledgeable about "student quality" equipment. I prefer purchase through a reseller who has either tested or refurbed already, and willing to sell at reasonable cost. Ebay is bringing me the option of $300 new item (band instructor discouraged purchase of total junk) OR trying to guess what requires least investment of effort after laying out $300 - $700 for some hardware. Will accept any guidance, input, or suggested links for purchase. Thank you!"

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    Looks nice. I have 2 altos, one silver and one gold plated. I would put this tenor (if the pads are very good) at about $1,200-1,500.
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    Hi Bruce:
    I found on the Martin section of the forum that you are owner of a Master ( Typewriter) Tenor sax and I would like to ask you if you can help me identify this Martin.
    Www.flickr.com/photos/humbardi/7516390544/
    A friend of mine ( but living in another city) is selling it to me and he does not know exactly wich Martin it is. Serial Number is 101421.
    It looks like a Master ( Typewriter) because of the los Eb and C keys.
    I appreciate your assistance.
    How much do you think is worth that sax? Or I must spend the money on a new sax costing the same? I have not any knowledge about Martin sax but it looks like is an instrument that many people has a good opinion on its quality and sound.
    Many thanks
    Humbardi

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    Hey Bruce,
    That's a very good price for a Buescher C. If I get frustrated enough and can cobble together the cash I'll take you up on it.
    I'm really Jonesin' for a Hammond 44 melodion. I'm been using my friend's 37 key and I like the combination of keys and breath with woodwind articulation and dynamics.
    Emerson isn't back from Florida 'till April.
    P.S. I'm going to send a pic of a very strange flute once I find the camera.
    Adam

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    I have some end plugs but not sure what will fit an Indiana. I think just a standard music store plastic one should work. As to the pads, I like the flat metal resos and Martins do have a bit closer opening. Any mouthpiece should work and I usually sell the Rico Graftonites or a Brilhart Ebolin each of which are in the $20-25 range. No need to spend a lot on a mouthpiece for these.
    Not sure what a vlig is. Maybe you saw one on my baileyflutes flickr site where there was a vandoren soprano sax lig. My flickr sites are:
    baileyflutes
    miamisaxes
    martinsaxes (only martins)
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    Hello Bruce-

    Happy New Year...!

    Im writing for the first time, so I'll be quick.

    Re your Flikr photos, is there a Martin Indiana receiver plug there for sale? Is the "vlig" for sale?

    Jorns suggested I ask you...are Indiana stack heights cups/pads - generally- significantly lower than most other tenors?

    I recently purchased a '56 Indiana 61,xxx, and had your cousin ; ) David Bailey in New Hampshire, do a total repad+ on it. Ferres flat metal resonators. Do you have any critical suggestions for set up? Maintenance? Mouthpiece compatibility? I know these are general questions but any help would be great.

    Thanks Much

    Bill T/ High Fly

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    Yes, I have about 4. Conn Virtuoso full pearl gold plated, $3,000.....Gold plated Artist Conn $1,250.....gold plated Martin, $1,000....silver plated Holton, $135.
    Best to contact me at baileyflutes@hotmail.com
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    Hi Bruce,
    Finally got to NYC after 30 hours. The horn took a hit on the low Eb key guard resulting in part of it breaking off and a slight dent to where the guard was soldered on. Apart from that, the horn is fine. I'll have to get it to a tech back home to get that fixed if I don't have time to do it here in NYC. Guess I'll nave to buy a case for it as I don't have confidence in the one it's in right now.

    David
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