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Mar 10, 2010, Yamaha YAS-23 Saxophone

My son has played a school instrument for 3 years, and now needs a basic, descent instrument for High School (they don't supply them there). Is the Yamaha

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Mar 7, 2010, Saxophone age and value

I'm trying to find out the age and rough value of my Selma SA80 mk 2 (alto) s/n: 387***

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Mar 5, 2010, Advice on Sax Alto VS Sax Tenor

I have rented for last 3 months a Selmer Sax Alto to see if I was able to play and ultimately buy one, if I liked it. I just LOVE it , and I am ready to

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Mar 5, 2010, how many kinds of saxophones

how many kinds of saxophones are there and what are they calle

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Mar 5, 2010, What brand is my alto saxaphone?

I bought an alto saxaphone at an auction. How can I tell what brand it is? All I see on it is Kenosha, WS and the number 1221a

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Mar 5, 2010, 1931 Selmer Cigar Cutter Alto Sax

My 92 year old father just passed away. During WWII as a 1st. Lt. in the Army Air Corp and as a navigator instructor Dad also had a band which they played

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Mar 5, 2010, tenor saxophone brand

I am about to buy a tenor saxophone for my son. I found a Clairmont Tenor Saxophone in ebay for $295.99. I'd like to know if this is a good brand and what's

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Mar 5, 2010, Low F Key Pearl

Need to know what size pearl I need for low F key on a Vito Alto Sax

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Mar 1, 2010, Sept. 14, 1915 mini saxaphone 12 - 15" high

Helping a friend trying to find an appraisal store he has a ATD SEPT. 14, 1915 115348 S 44812 The 8 could be A letter B I This information is engraved

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Mar 1, 2010, What kind of tenor sax should I look at to purchase?

I've been playing Bb clarinet for about 7-8 years (I'm in my mid 50's) and have become proficient in reading and playing (improvising) primarilty jazz

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Feb 27, 2010, Saxophone Beginner - Have a Heart

It's been 5 days since I began my journey into the world of the saxophone. Last week I picked up an alto sax from a nearby pawn shop and purchased a beginner

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Feb 27, 2010, Spitting Saxophone Sound

How do you keep your saxaphone from sounding like it is spitting or how do you keep the water out

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Feb 27, 2010, comparison of J. Erich tenor versus Jupiter tenor saxophone

I have recently decided to learn an instrument and the sax won.I have narrowed it down to either J. Erich or Jupiter. I would greatly appreciate some feed

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Feb 25, 2010, Saxophone - Old dogs learning new tricks

45 years ago I acquired a conn trumpet that was dingy, dented all over and the keys were sticky. After a facelift I began my music career as a trumpet

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Feb 25, 2010, Saxophone for beginner or not?

i would like to know whether the jupiter make is the right saxophone make to start on?

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