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by fliptheshack
(6 posts)
15 years ago

indiana by martin tenor sax

Hi i have just bought a indiana by martin its about 1952ish. the horn plays really well with a nice lush bottom end and a bright altissimo allbeit a little off key in the high register, i would like to know weather there are anybody out there that could advise on a nice mouthpiece that would suit this model. i have a 4* sparkleaire that i am using but i feel that it seems to muffle the sax slightly. and i feel that it needs to come alive. any suggestions greatly appreciated..by the way i live in the uk and you dont seem to get vintage m/pieces so much here as the usa.. look forward to any repies.. ta

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  2. by chalazon
    (547 posts)
    15 years ago

    Re: indiana by martin tenor sax

    cut to the chase ..get a metal Otto Link 7* and get on with it. Good Luck in your search.

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    1. by cuber
      (653 posts)
      15 years ago

      Re: indiana by martin tenor sax

      as a rule of thumb, anything with the word "sparkle" should not be sax-related... yea, links are great.

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      1. by kelsey
        (930 posts)
        15 years ago

        Re: indiana by martin tenor sax

        Cuber, sometimes you dazzel me with your sparking knowledge of saxophone............Kelsey
        Barry Kelsey

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        1. by cuber
          (653 posts)
          15 years ago

          Re: indiana by martin tenor sax

          am i detecting a hint of sarcasm?

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      2. by fliptheshack
        (6 posts)
        15 years ago

        Re: indiana by martin tenor sax

        well dude i might think about that otto link but howdya come to the conclusion that i need a 7*, are you physcic,

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        1. by chalazon
          (547 posts)
          15 years ago

          Re: indiana by martin tenor sax

          no, my friend, not psychic...it's a nice size, lot's of cats blow on this opening..I've been paying attention..it's a bit toward the open...but not too radical..if you work with this piece you can obtain lots of various tone colors..the piece projects well., and works well in a number of different styles..there ya go...go luck in your search.

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          1. by kelsey
            (930 posts)
            15 years ago

            Re: indiana by martin tenor sax

            He not psychic, just very hip about saxophones. You ask what would be a good choice for a mouthpiece for you and chalazon gave a good answer. He is a very good and patient guy. If you were a good sax player you wouldn't need to ask anybody anyway. Asking him if he were psychic was rude. Treat your superiors with more respect. Cuber and all, Merry Christmas..........Kelsey
            Barry Kelsey

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          2. by fliptheshack
            (6 posts)
            15 years ago

            Re: indiana by martin tenor sax

            hi kid, i am truly sorry i bow to all of your superior knowlwedge and will go buy the afformentioned mouthpiece. happy xmas from a sad ole brit.. cheers..

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          3. by chalazon
            (547 posts)
            15 years ago

            Re: indiana by martin tenor sax

            Merry Christmas, Kelsey..always a pleasure..Cuber..keep up the good work..you are our hope for the future..give the gift with heart...remember..it's all about love...

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          4. by kelsey
            (930 posts)
            15 years ago

            Re: indiana by martin tenor sax

            fliptheshack, sorry I was rude. Too much Christmas Cheer................Kelsey
            Barry Kelsey

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          5. by fliptheshack
            (6 posts)
            15 years ago

            Re: indiana by martin tenor sax

            kelsey your forgiven i was only jokin, its great to interact wiv other players. sax n jazz are the greatest love of my life , oh and of course the missus. enjoy the xmas . regards Phil.

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