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Connsaxman I need your help!!!

Hello not sure you remember me, but here it goes. I'm in a crunch. I have to sell my sax. If you go back to page 2 you'll see…

18 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Tableaux de Provence

I'm playing Maurice's Tableaux de Provence for a competition and I wanted to know if anybody has any opinions about the piece…

18 years ago
by tsax_player (76 posts)

Comparison of soprano's L.A Sax Cannonball Antigua Jupiter

I am looking at getting a soprano soon. i currently play a yamaha 82z Black laquer alto and a Armstrong student model tenor.…

18 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)

Hoping to prevent the death of my sax

I'm going on a trip to Europe next year with my saxophone, and the group I'm going with is requiring that it goes in checked…

18 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)

What's the difference in Saxellos and Sopranos?

Are they basically the same thing? I know the saxello is darker but how much? Is different equipment used with each? Would a…

18 years ago
by definition (963 posts)

Altissimo G help

I am playing a peice called "Variations on a gavotte by Corelli" for a solo and ensemble contest on my alto sax. it requires…

18 years ago
by jbarisaxman (6 posts)

Rico Metallites

Are these retailed anymore? I played on one of my friend's, and loved it. For a plasticky grey mouthpiece, it just rocks--ham…

18 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

O.A.R.

Just found this forum and it is great. The band O.A.R. got me into saxophone. They are great group that you should check out.…

18 years ago
by golferguy675 (600 posts)

Maxtone-Remstein-Helmke alto sax

These are all on e-bay-is any one better than the other each one is around $250.00 so do I get what I pay for which is a chea…

18 years ago
by frodolives (1 post)

Do you cherish good repairmen?

I took 2 horns over to my local repair guy, Mike at Harrison's Music in Richmond VA. He took a dent out of my student trumpet…

18 years ago
by martysax (148 posts)

More reasons 4 Connsax to Hate Selmer USA

Just heard ,,,,, Keilwerth is about to file for chapter 11,,, apparently they are in big problems financially . Small wonder…

18 years ago
by selmer 4evr (309 posts)

Gigliotti Advantage Reeds?

What are they? I've never heard of them before but they say the are made from French cane. Thanks

18 years ago
by Sax_Shark (134 posts)

Trying to Find a Case

I am a high school student and I am about to buy a soprano and already have a tenor. Does anyone know where I can find a doub…

18 years ago
by Sax_Shark (134 posts)

Cannonball Saxophones

I am looking for a new sax. I have heard that cannonball saxes are just as good as many well known professional saxophones. B…

18 years ago
by Radjammin (255 posts)

saxophone.com

I discovered a website called saxophone.com. They have saxophones for very low prices and I was wondering if anyone has ever…

18 years ago
by streetSax570 (25 posts)

Dominic's Music?

If Dominic's Music is so stinking bad why does Saxquest have a link to his sight in there list of sax dealers?

18 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

I was wondering....

I was just thinkin', is it important to be fexible in your methods as a musician? For example: Should you pick one type of re…

18 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

a fatter sound

can anyone suggest me how to achieve a fatter sound without playing too dark and too quiet? thanks :)

18 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Soprano Mouthpiece

I may soon be getting an Antigua Soprano and I was wondering what type of mouthpiece to buy for it. Is the Morgan that comes…

18 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

HELP! beginner with new sax-no mouthpiece.

I have just been given a Prince Special edition?? i need to find a mouthpiece. im a complete begginer and cant wait to get st…

18 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

Reynolds baritone sax

Does anyone know who made the baritone sax's for Reynolds?

18 years ago
by Chuck8133 (16 posts)

Question on standing to play

HOW do I play the saxophone standing up? I can play standing, but not hard music. I am auditioning to play the Ibert in a you…

18 years ago
by elly75 (3 posts)

Anybody know....

What's up w/Saxontheweb.net? Or maybe it's my computer acting up, but I haven't been able to access that site for a couple of…

18 years ago
by area51recording (2 posts)

Silver Buescher Elkhart Alto Saxaphone

Can anyone tell me if this is worth anything? It is silver with an engraved flower design on the bell, with the Buescher Elkh…

18 years ago
by Dave Dix (421 posts)

Tips please :)

Hi. I have been playing the saxophone for almost two years now... I wanna know what practice routines to do besides the basic…

18 years ago
by mroland153 (13 posts)
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