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Today, 01:19 PM

Bob M replied to a thread New SKB Bari Sax Case in Cases

I'm looking for a case with wheels for my Buescher model 139 (pictured in my avatar) and the SKB is definitely under consideration. If I recall...

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Today, 03:13 AM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Is Finale a pain? in Notation Software, MIDI, etc

Thanks guys! You answered my question. Appreciate it......

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Yesterday, 08:08 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Overhaul turnover time in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

A week for my tech also.....

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Yesterday, 07:22 PM

Nefertiti started a thread Is Finale a pain? in Notation Software, MIDI, etc

I've always used Finale Printmusic for all my music transcriptions and books. It's pretty simple to use and I feel comfortable on it. The other day...

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Yesterday, 07:16 PM

Nefertiti replied to a poll Do You Wear Shades When You Perform Live? in Miscellaneous

Is that mirror up there to make sure no one is on their iPhone?

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Yesterday, 01:53 PM

Bob M replied to a thread WTB: Buescher NA or early Aristocrat 1 alto in Saxophones Wanted

Agreed

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Yesterday, 01:51 PM

Bob M replied to a thread How to modify a Buescher TT soprano in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

Have you tried softer reeds?

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09-17-2017, 10:36 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread FS: John Thomas Custom 7* Tenor Mouthpiece - The Troy Roberts Piece! in Saxophone Mouthpieces

I wonder who this is? Arnold Montgomery? Maybe if the M is an N Adam Niewood?

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09-17-2017, 05:42 PM

Bob M replied to a thread WTB: Buescher NA or early Aristocrat 1 alto in Saxophones Wanted

Here is the link: http://www.vintagesax.com/alto.html

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09-17-2017, 05:07 PM

Bob M replied to a thread WTB: Buescher NA or early Aristocrat 1 alto in Saxophones Wanted

David - Gayle at Vintage Sax has three NAs for sale; a 263,xxx (the vintage of mine), a 264,xxx and a 265,xxx. I bought my Big B alto from her and...

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09-17-2017, 01:59 AM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Brand New Book By Steve Neff "Mastering Altered Pentatonics" in New Product & Dealer Announcements

Cool, let me know if you have any questions. If you didn't email me the receipt do so and I can hook you up with an overview video lesson that goes...

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09-17-2017, 01:57 AM

Nefertiti replied to a poll Do You Wear Shades When You Perform Live? in Miscellaneous

Every musician I have been on stage with that has worn shades on an inside gig has usually been high on some sort of drug. I learned early on to be...

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09-16-2017, 10:31 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread [Answered] Cant find my old for sale posts.... Help please in Forum Problem Reports and Questions

Old for-sale ads are eventually archived, and ultimately auto deleted to save space.

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09-16-2017, 09:24 PM

Bob M replied to a thread The Phil-Tone Intrepid ALTO! in New Product & Dealer Announcements

Phil - I had a brain cramp. I meant the Solstice!

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09-16-2017, 09:18 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread 3 amazing Tenor Mouthpieces for Sale in Saxophone Mouthpieces

After years of doing this, my number 1 rule is never sell a mouthpiece you are fond of unless you have a replacement you have already played that you...

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09-16-2017, 08:38 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Brand New Book By Steve Neff "Mastering Altered Pentatonics" in New Product & Dealer Announcements

Excited to get my new book in the mail today. 365 pages that took me forever to write and organize. It's on altered pentatonics and how to use them...

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09-16-2017, 07:01 PM

Bob M replied to a thread The Phil-Tone Intrepid ALTO! in New Product & Dealer Announcements

It's just that kind of trip into the Bizzar-o world! Phil - How does the Intrepid compare to the Sapphire?

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09-16-2017, 04:00 PM

Bob M replied to a thread The Phil-Tone Intrepid ALTO! in New Product & Dealer Announcements

While I don't play much tenor these days, the Intrepid is my #1 tenor piece as well. I would also love to hear any clips or from anyone who is...

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09-16-2017, 12:30 AM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Really Poor Buying experience with Secondhandsaxes in Advice on Buying or Selling a Saxophone

Yes this has run its course. Thread is closed.

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09-15-2017, 09:38 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Really Poor Buying experience with Secondhandsaxes in Advice on Buying or Selling a Saxophone

This whole situation is just weird...........Whose messing with these mouthpieces and why?

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09-15-2017, 06:55 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Hurricane Irma aftermath in Misc. Saxophone Discussion

I'm heartened to hear that our Florida members have, thus far, survived the storm without quite the expected damage. Two major hurricanes hitting the...

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09-15-2017, 03:11 AM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Mangione Brothers Jazz Video in Brand Name Players ...

Wow! I never even knew they were around in the 60's. The first thing I heard of Chuck was Feels So Good!

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09-15-2017, 03:05 AM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Really Poor Buying experience with Secondhandsaxes in Advice on Buying or Selling a Saxophone

I will say that I have played and have mouthpieces with scratches and messed up chambers that are some of my favorite pieces. Just making the point...

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09-15-2017, 03:01 AM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Really Poor Buying experience with Secondhandsaxes in Advice on Buying or Selling a Saxophone

Well, Allen is on here also so let's see if this is the mouthpiece he received and then sold.......

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09-14-2017, 07:24 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Really Poor Buying experience with Secondhandsaxes in Advice on Buying or Selling a Saxophone

You can also send the pics to Greg and see if it his work or not...........

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