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Keilwerth Brushed Nickel Silver vs. Black Nickel

Has anyone compared these to horns? Preferably the SX90R's?

18 years ago
by dortechs (1 post)

Good case?

This is a case I'm thinking of getting. Is it good? 1 replies by streetSax570 (25 posts) 18 years ago

18 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

From Flute to Saxophone

My 23 year old daughter has been playing the flute for the last 10 years (marching band, etc). Since she's been home from col…

18 years ago
by Radjammin (255 posts)

Leblanc Vito Alto, circa 1975: worth a re-pad?

[originally posted over in the repair area, but I realized most people probably don't go there often, and I could use some fe…

18 years ago
by MarkLavelle (300 posts)

Weird Tone Quality/Sound

Im confused, maybe someone can answer this. I was listening to Maynard Furgusons Band, for those who dont know he's that fam…

18 years ago
by CountSpatula (602 posts)

Selmer Limited Artist Edition

a couple of weeks ago, I got the opportunity to play one of these. It was a silver-plated body w/ gold plated keys alto, and…

18 years ago
by saxjunkie89 (393 posts)

Music in need!

Does anyone know a website where you can download the song, Hallelujah. To be specific, I would like the song to be set up in…

18 years ago
by streetSax570 (25 posts)

HELP!!! What Year was it made in? What's the engraving?

I know its an Eb C. G. Conn. The model number stamping reads as follows:... Patented Dec. 3, 1914 ... 1119954 ... --------…

18 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)

Selmer La Voix Opinions? Getting a new Tenor...under $2k

I am getting a new Tenor Saxophone in the next few months and Have less than $2000 to spend. The horns I've come across so fa…

18 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)

Playing Alto seated

I usually play standing, I have tried it sitting, but what is the best technique for comfort and breathing. I suffer with a b…

18 years ago
by Sax Mom (964 posts)

Lawton Tenor MPC ...

I just knew that James Carter & Sonny Rollins use this brand of MPC on Tenor . I checked on the web & eBay , found out that t…

18 years ago
by simonknight (11 posts)

Tone

Hey, all I've noticed a lot of use of words like "bright" and "warm" tones in describing saxes, and though I know this is ve…

18 years ago
by knorter (205 posts)

Good Intermediate Alto Sax

Okay - I have an 8th grader who has been playing since 5th grade. She's been playing on an old Conn (I don't know what kind,…

18 years ago
by mattMrozinski (35 posts)

Questions about preping a horn for sale

I am getting ready to sell my 1949 Conn 6M Pro "Naked Lady" Conn and wanted some help on the matter. First I know I won't ge…

18 years ago
by Radjammin (255 posts)

Montana

what do you think of this brand? Someone is offering me for about US$230

18 years ago
by Cliffy (1 post)

Where can I buy it?!?!?

I really want a Selmer Reference Alto sax, and my parents said they're willing to pay up to the low $3000s for a new horn (my…

18 years ago
by Roccosm (113 posts)

Paul Desmond

Hey everyone, I rewally like Paul Desmonds style of playing and his tone, and in my jazz quartet we sort of play similar to t…

18 years ago
by kneejerk52 (397 posts)

Embouchure problems with major intervals

Im having a problem with an exercise I'm working with to better my sound, its hard for me to leap from lets say 7th's or 6ths…

18 years ago
by RoYrOy (51 posts)

Rampone & Cazzani Saxophones

Hey, Can anyone tell me all they can about these saxes? They look like good quality instruments, but i want some opinions. Th…

18 years ago
by The_§ax (147 posts)

Selmer Ref.54 model 74 Vs keliworth shadow

well, im finally looking in to getting my own saxophone because the yamaha yts-54 isnt cutting it. For a while now ive been t…

18 years ago
by wvujazzman (48 posts)

Stupid t. sax case!

I loathe my tenor saxophone case! Its hard taking it to and from school. Does anyone know a place in Virginia where you can b…

18 years ago
by saxophonik (73 posts)

Which is better Kessler Custom or Antigua Winds?

I'm moving up from soprano and need a good well priced intermediate tenor. Which of these brands is better for the price?

18 years ago
by bubbamets5505 (19 posts)

YAS 82 or 875

Hello ! Just picked up my alto and started playing again for the first time i 15 years - it was great and suprisingly i came…

18 years ago
by tsax_player (76 posts)

bundy 2

Hi guys, I'm new hear and I'm thinking about buying my first Sax. My nieces boyfriend has a bundy 2 (Tenor) for sale that he…

18 years ago
by definition (963 posts)

Bari Sax value?

I'm currently playing a school bari sax in wind ensemble, and i was wondering how much it'd be worth it's a late model Selme…

18 years ago
by definition (963 posts)
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