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dogster replied to a thread Yani 992 soprano sax in Saxophones Wanted

Curvy or straight ?

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05-25-2017, 02:54 PM

dogster replied to a thread broke finger had it set at hospital then reset by specialist now surgery !!! in Sax Lifestyle & Sax Related Health Problems

omg I guess it happens but you obviously got a incompetent doctor so sorry

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05-22-2017, 08:40 PM

SAXISMYAXE replied to a thread Hellp Finding Neck in Necks

Littlebigtone, I have had to break your inquiry off into a separate thread, in the correct sub forum, as piggybacking one inquiry onto the thread...

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05-20-2017, 07:04 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Categorization of sopranos in Bb Soprano

twocircles: It appears to me that you are looking for an answer to a question that cannot be answered. Why? Because the basic premise is just too...

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05-20-2017, 01:11 PM

saxtech replied to a thread WTB — Conn New Wonder II Straight Soprano in Saxophones Wanted

I still have mine, too - perfect candidate for an overhaul.

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05-19-2017, 08:54 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Recommend some MPs to try for a bebop style on a The Martin? in Alto mpc

Maybe he does - and maybe he doesn't - like his Meyer. I like mine, though and after going through the drill, settled on the 6S-M. But I don't play...

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05-19-2017, 06:32 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Recommend some MPs to try for a bebop style on a The Martin? in Alto mpc

Not trying to challenge you, but just what IS a bebop tone? Are you confusing technique with tone? Seems to me that a good alto sound can work in any...

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05-19-2017, 04:58 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread The RAV plastic BLUES (ONLY?) tenorsax (?) in New Product & Dealer Announcements

SteveS.: Shades of Woody Allen's SLEEPER. Obviously, the maker of this contraption put some time into assembling it. But the video presentation...

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05-19-2017, 04:49 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Arm that closes G#, cork or felt? in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

No, I haven't heard of that. I think it may work better if you volunteered your services at the local schools and went to them rather than having...

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05-19-2017, 04:38 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread What clarinet to buy? in Clarinet

Welcome to SOTW. I like Buffet clarinets, but only because my first clarinet was a Buffet and every Buffet I've owned since then have been good for...

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05-18-2017, 09:30 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Categorization of sopranos in Bb Soprano

Paul: You have an unusual (and envious) experience-level unmatched by most of us - your reply was interesting. I can see how taking the "artistry"...

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05-18-2017, 08:24 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Categorization of sopranos in Bb Soprano

Okay, I read the articles (all three) and I still don't buy it. Like Pete, I respect Joe's experience and his skills as a mouthpiece-guy. And yes, I...

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05-18-2017, 06:51 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread The RAV plastic BLUES (ONLY?) tenorsax (?) in New Product & Dealer Announcements

The first thing I though of after a few minutes of that video was SPOOF. DAVE

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05-18-2017, 04:06 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Categorization of sopranos in Bb Soprano

See PM. No, I have not played an 875 soprano. I still have a YSS62S in my family that I bought new in the early 1990's. I am not a huge...

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05-18-2017, 04:01 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread If you play Dixieland....... in Jazz and Improvisation

Like I said before, trad jazz is of such a nature that most tunes, even if listeners DON'T know them, are easily understood, what with their distinct...

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05-18-2017, 03:47 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread 1966 Selmer Mark VI Alto 135k, need some help with lacquer and value in Selmer (Paris)

I thought the color was off, but that could have been the photography process. I have a #110xxx VI-alto and in person, the finish does not look like...

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05-18-2017, 03:43 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Categorization of sopranos in Bb Soprano

I did not read those linked articles, but I agree with milandro . . . I've said it many times; take any well-made soprano, make sure the pads are...

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05-17-2017, 04:50 AM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread [Admin] Changes in SOTW ownership in Forum General Info/FAQ

I THINK I came here before the turn of the century (based on my employment history - I retired at the end of 2001 and had already been on SOTW long...

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05-16-2017, 10:13 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread Yamaha Limited Edition runs in Yamaha

I played one of their alto 82Z LE saxophones a while back - on two different occasions. Nice enough but not good enough to make me get out my wallet...

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05-14-2017, 06:53 PM

Dave Dolson replied to a thread [For Sale] FS: Two altos (Yamaha 23 and Martin Handcraft) in Saxophones For Sale

Ruth: Continental USA. DAVE

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05-14-2017, 05:04 PM

dogster replied to a thread [For Sale] FS: Two altos (Yamaha 23 and Martin Handcraft) in Saxophones For Sale

Trumpet kool what kind ?

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