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Saxophone mouthpiece recommendations?

I have an Antiqua 590 BC sop I currently use a Yamaha 6 but looking for recommendations for a new mouthpiece Mostly play Alto and tenor Thanks, VIn

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Do all alto sax mouthpieces fit on all alto saxophones?

Do all alto sax mouthpieces fit on all alto saxophones

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Saxophone tuning problem

I have a Conn 6M alto, and the low octave is not quite in tune with the upper octave, whether I use the octave key or overblow the low note. Typically

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Where did my Paragon Tenor Sax come from?

Hi, I've inquired befor about my Paragon Tenor Sax. I have more information now. The patent is Sept. 14th 1915. Serial number is:

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Value of an Empire King 665 alto saxophone?

Hey, I was wondering what the value of my Empire King 665 Alto Saxophone would be (serial number is 9107290). It's in very good condition with only a small

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Vito Vs. Vienna by woodwind

I'm looking for a soprano sax for a Solo Ensemble my school is hosting. I'm trying to get a fairly cheap one (under $1000) and I've found 2 so far. A vito

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Inderbinen tenor neck

Hi, I have an inderbinen neck on my tenor - originally crafted to go on a mark IV, it has two metal rods running along each side from mouthpiece to bottom.

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Value of an Empire King 665 alto saxophone?

Hey, I was wondering what the value of my Empire King 665 Alto Saxophone would be (serial number is 9107290). It's in very good condition with only a small

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middle g gets pitchy - tenor saxophone

Am 46 and just started playing the Tenor Saxophone. I try to practice 1 hour a day but 45 min.s in my middle G gets very pitchy & can't play it. Tried

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I have a Paragon brand tenor sax

I have a Paragon brand tenor sax patented in Sept. of 1915. It has a dull silvery finish. Plays well. It has a serial number also, but I don't have it

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Feedback on HAWK alto sax

Looking at buying a HAWK alto saxaphone for my son (2nd yr playing), on line from US to Australia. Is it worth the risk? What is the quality like? Is

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Airy Sound - Saxophone

I have been playing alto sax for a few years now. In all my 4 years of playing saxophone, my saxophone has never done this before. It started doing this

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Sax Fifth Avenue chords

Anybody know where to get the sheet music (or just the chords) to Sax Fifth Avenue, as played by Johnny Beecher

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My alto sax plays a half step flat

When I play notes on my new alto saxophone, they are a half step flat. So when I blow into it without covering any holes or pressing any keys, it plays

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Tenor Saxophone Performance Feedback Please :)

Hey guys, I play the tenor sax and have been for a while. I was just wondering if anyone had any performance feedback though. I like to incorporate R&B

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