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Today, 04:39 PM

Mike T replied to a thread Leblanc Model 120 tenor sax that belonged to the late Corky Corcoran in Beaugnier, G. Leblanc & Vito

Brian at GetaSax has had the late Al Epstein's gold-plated Conn 30M for sale at a very good price for some months now. It's in top condition, but is...

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Today, 04:30 PM

turf3 replied to a thread Thumb hook 150,XXX Mark Vi in Selmer (Paris)

The problem may be leaky pads leading to a death grip on the keys. If the adjustments of neck strap length, neck angle, and mouthpiece angle are...

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Today, 04:22 PM

turf3 replied to a thread Classical Fingers in Clarinet

Yes, practicing slowly enough to actually notice what your fingers are doing is FREE. There is no ability to sell unneeded equipment (other than a...

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Today, 03:49 PM

Mike T replied to a thread Playing song in the original key in Playing Songs

Indeed. But Cleanhead played alto — and Bb is the easiest key on alto. One thing I've noticed over the years is that men tend to sing in flat key...

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Today, 03:31 PM

Mike T replied to a thread Back up tenor closest to Mark6 in Bb Tenor

You can get two top-quality Conn 10Ms for the price of one average-quality Selmer Mark VI… Just sayin'…

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07-21-2017, 07:24 AM

Mike T replied to a thread Phil-Tone Relocating to France This Winter (Pyrenees Orientales) Any Members Nearby? in New Product & Dealer Announcements

Great decision, Phil ! I've been toying with the idea of moving back to France myself for a couple of years now. I spent 5 years in France in the...

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07-21-2017, 07:07 AM

Mike T replied to a thread FS: Conn 10m Naked Lady Tenor 1941 Rolled tone holes in Saxophones For Sale

Well, why not upload them direct to SotW ?

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07-20-2017, 07:04 PM

turf3 replied to a thread FS: Grobbenhaar Baritone Sax Stand in Sax necks, etc For Sale/Trade

The last post directly above yours, dated June 2015 (more than two years ago) says, and I quote: "Grobbenhaar stand has been sold, thanks." ...

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07-20-2017, 03:23 PM

Mike T replied to a thread anyone know how to reach Quinn the Eskimo? in Who We Are & "Get Togethers"

Yeah, Jim, you're right :lol: - Jerry sang it your way, anyway…

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07-19-2017, 02:58 AM

Mike T replied to a thread Favorite Doo-Wop and Soul Tunes in YouTube videos

I was born by the river in a little tent Oh and just like the river I've been running ev'ry since It's been a long time, a long time coming But I...

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07-17-2017, 06:34 PM

turf3 replied to a thread AMIGOS, Do You Really NEED A Scond Horn for Your SandBox? in Acoustics

I think there are two different scenarios here. 1) Working professional has "good" instrument, used for daily practice and performances, except...

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07-17-2017, 06:26 PM

turf3 replied to a thread How was the two-octave-key configuration phased out? in General History

I don't play oboe or bassoon, but I suspect the wide bore of the saxophone makes it more flexible as to generating overtones with either octave vent,...

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07-17-2017, 02:35 PM

Mike T replied to a thread What Should I Name My Saxophones? in Polls and Surveys

Squeak and Squawk.

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07-17-2017, 12:40 PM

turf3 replied to a thread Okay, how bad could Prestini cases be? in Cases

If your sax is a cheap low quality instrument and you don't care whether it occasionally becomes unplayable, go ahead and buy a cheap case, because...

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07-17-2017, 12:33 PM

turf3 replied to a thread Strange ad - ever heard of a bari sax in D?! in Eb Baritone

I am 99.99% sure that whoever claimed the horn is pitched in D does not play saxophone and also does not understand transposition.

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07-17-2017, 12:30 PM

turf3 replied to a thread Martin Indiana Tenor Ergonomics in Martin

Pretty much every sax I have owned, I have had to do some combination of judicious bending and application of risers to the palm keys. To me, this...

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07-17-2017, 07:36 AM

Mike T replied to a thread Strange ad - ever heard of a bari sax in D?! in Eb Baritone

No. Almost C# is what you mean.

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07-15-2017, 02:50 PM

Mike T replied to a thread chord extensions question in Jazz and Improvisation

Strutting with some barbecue, like…

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07-15-2017, 04:26 AM

Mike T replied to a thread Conn 11M Bari - tried one out today in Conn

The 11M is a great bari, particularly for anyone who has and likes a 12M. I've got one of each and the 11M is louder and meatier than the 12M. Your...

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07-14-2017, 03:16 PM

Mike T replied to a thread anyone know how to reach Quinn the Eskimo? in Who We Are & "Get Togethers"

Everybody's gonna wanna doze.

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07-13-2017, 04:06 PM

turf3 replied to a thread Embouchure Problems from Hell in Embouchure & Tone Producing Basics

One last thing: just for grins, I looked at some pictures on Google: Johnny Hodges Cannonball Adderley Charlie Parker Coleman Hawkins Lester...

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