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    Hi Randall, nice to hear from you. I'm in Williamsport, PA (in the northeastern region of the state). I take it you are back for good, then. I miss Japan and have played with the idea of moving back there from time to time, but I just got tenure where I work (Lycoming College) a year ago so I think we are settled now. Despite the amount of Japanese TV my wife watches (a lot), she prefers to live here anyway. What are you up to in Delaware? A former student of mine was in grad school there and liked it. Regards, Len

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    Hi Randall, you don't know me--I remembered your posts on various topics and that you lived in Japan, and I think I just saw you on Japanese TV (my wife is from Tokyo and watches TV Japan here in Pennsylvania). Were you on a show called Tokuhou Frontier on NHK? Visiting an instrument repairman? Just curious. I spent several years in Tokyo a long time ago and maintain connections there. Regards, Len Cagle

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    Randy,

    How are you and the family holding up during the crisis? OK, I hope!

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    Thanks for the reply. Ive been looking into getting a new mouthpiece seeing that Im getting this OS alto. I think Im going to wait until the alto comes to see what Im dealing with before I buy a piece. I have a Meyer HR 7M that I was using on my CB BBGS alto which I enjoyed. The mouthpiece had a nice kind of edge to the sound that I like, but at times I feel that it translated to a thin sound when it ran through my horn, especially up in the upper register. I also had a Beechler Bellite Custom 7. Technically I still have it, but Ive sold it to an SOTW member from whom Im waiting for a payment. But for the most part, Im definitely going to see what Im dealing with when my horn comes. Ive had a little experience with Runyons and theyve all been pretty good. The spoiler idea is pretty cool, and I look forward to maybe trying one out. Any tip openings you might suggest? I was thinking around a 7 or 8.

    Mahalo for your help. Looking forward to joining the OS crew. haha! :D

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    Hello Randall,

    My official title is I&E Mechanic. We do the work of two crafts combined; instrumentation and electricity. An experienced I&E makes between 35 and 50 dollars an hour. Most of the guys I work with did nukes in the Navy. I was in the Army as an MP. I went to a technical school for a two year degree in Computer Technology and Electricity. I was in the Aerospace Industry as an Electronics Technician before getting laid off. Many companies have fled California to go to more business friendly states. The nuclear power industry is expected to follow Europe's lead and grow very soon. The majority of the electric power in Europe is generated by nuclear power plants.

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    Eric,
    Thanks for the note...I will try the horn out in about 3 hours..I am looking forward to getting home today!
    Different topic..
    I have long wanted to work in the nuclear power industry....actually took the MASS/POSS test about a year ago at the Salem NJ nuke plant testing center. Math section threw me for a loop and I didn't pass that one part, but passed the other 4 sections. Seems they say I qualify for mechanical and electrical maintenance related jobs.
    Wondering what kind of jobs are available in that category and what kind of pay to expect? My cousin worked in chemistry at that plant for more than 20 years and now has moved into planning...

    What do you do? Were you in the military prior to working in the nuke industry?

    Randall

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    That's great news. It had a long trip. Curious to know what vibe you get from the horn. All the best.

    EricM

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    Hi Eric,
    Just arrived last night and looks good. I will give it a blow today. Horn seems to be sealing well as the pads all pop well. Can't wait to give it a try.

    Thanks again Eric!

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    Hello Randall. The horn is packed and in the trunk of my car. I will go the post office right after work. I work at a nuclear power plant so no one will break into my car. The place is like a military compound because of it's strategic importance. A lot of co-workers don't even lock their cars. I'll send the bill of lading # when I get home. Take care. EricM

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    Hey Randall,

    Have a question - a guy I met on SOTW, ASMC Ringo, aka Jeffrey has a beautiful TH & C tenor, possibly for sale. He says that you know the horn - if so, some questions,

    1. original lacquer?
    2. snaps?
    3. nortons?
    4. how is the intonation, especially down low and in the palm keys?

    thanks,


    Burt

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    Dear Randall,

    How are you? I hope everything in your life is good. I have a question about inderbinen alto that I found out the only person might be you because you have tried one before.

    I would like to purchase one soon. But the thing is I am in Ankara Turkey and there are no good repairman here in Ankara (actually I am still searching one good) I know that your favorite alto sax is inderbinen and after that yanagisawa a9937 sterling silver. My question is this: is the inderbinen alto a sturdy saxophone like yanagisawa a9937? Because I have read in the forum that the yanagisawa a9937 is a very solid piece of machinery which it takes nothing but out of the box you can play it for a long time without any maintenance. Does it apply to inderbinen alto sax also? I mean is the inderbinen horn is so delicate that it takes every two or three months maintenance?

    that's all..

    I hope I am not stealing your precious time with my question.

    Please take care of yourself so much.

    massvorez

    :)

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    Hi Randy,

    I've been looking at those orpheo signature tenors on ebay and I noticed someone named "saxmanrandy" just bought one.If that's you, I'd be interested in your opinion of the horn if you have time.I've previously been inspired by you to look at and purchase some of the medusa horns.Thanks very much,

    Mike sim
    woofhead@hotmail.com or
    mikesim@mikesim.com
    G

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    Hello
    I am a young man looking for tower of power charts potentially to gig with
    Do you know where I can get my hands on as many as possible to practice with my band? I dont expect them all to be free, or even one of them... but is there a book or collection you can recommend, or that you have you could hook me up with. thanks alot

    Nathan

    can you please email me at nraycraft@hotmail.com
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