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middle g gets pitchy - tenor saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
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 ...

Feedback on HAWK alto sax  starstarstarstarstar
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 ...

King or Lark? - Saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
I have a question about alto saxophone.I want to start to learn saxo and i dont have any idea about saxophones.Today i went to store to check saxo prices ...

Unknown Saxophone brand - Royal  starstarstarstarstar
I have a very old and beautifull silverplated saxophone, that only has Royal and a serienumber stamped on it. The Royal is ingraved on the body very beautifuflly,...

My Sax squeaks when i play a G or below.   starstarstarstarstar
My saxophone worked fine this morning and now i cant play below a regular G without my sax squeaking and sounding high. I changed and adjusted reed mouth ...

iMAGE saxophone brand  starstarstarstarstar
Is there or was there a saxophone brand named "iMAGE" ?

We have this saxophone at our house and we can't find out what brand it is. All it says on ...

Saxophone repair course  starstarstarstarstar
Does anyone know of a saxophone repair short course? Want to get some experience with simple, commonplace repairs.

Selmer AS600L Aristocrat Alto Saxophone   starstarstarstarstar
Can anyone tell me if this is a pro or a student horn? I am looking to upgrade my sister to a better horn. She is a Sophomore in high school, and concert ...

Which saxaphone to get?  starstarstarstarstar
I am a sophomore and am finally upgrading to a professional model! :) I am in love with the Selmer Ref 54 Paris, but my parents aren't in love with the ...

1914 gretsch great American tenor saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
I was given a 1914 gretsch tenor sax and I want together some repairs done just a minor tune up. Is it too old to have work done on it? Also just out of ...

Paul Cavour sax  starstarstarstarstar
Hi, i've just been given a Paul Cavour sax. on it is engraved invicta Paris and has what looks like an upside down heart. underneath one of the keys has ...

tenor mouthpiece for 12 year old student  starstarstarstarstar
Any recommendations for a tenor mouthpiece for a beginning student, 12 years old? The horn is a Selmer Prelude student horn. Thanks.

The saxophone mouth piece sounds like spit in it  starstarstarstarstar
I have been playing the Sax for two years. when ever i play for a few minutes its as if the reed gets too wet and it starts to sound like a lot of spit ...

Beginner Alto Sax mouthpiece  starstarstarstarstar
My son is to start taking Alto Sax (beginner) in school. The paper given to us says to get a Selmer C* or Yamaha 4C mouthpiece. We went to the store recommended ...

Yamaha YTS-61 Vintage Tenor Saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
Hey, All,

I'm moving and want to sell my tenor saxophone. I bought my professional Yamaha YTS-61, serial 011317A, in 1985 when I thought I had an ear ...

Selmer Sax (not a musician)  starstarstarstarstar
Greetings,

I obtained a "Selmer" saxophone and would like to know more about it! Anyone help me out? Here goes -

From some research, I "think"...

Buying a new saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
I come from Hong Kong.

I want to buy a new saxophone to replace the "made in China" one(with bad quality).I just passed the grade 5 ABRSM exam.

Are ...

Bundy 2 Saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
I have a Bundy 2 sax and I wonder when I read anything about them there isn't much good news about them..How come?...and if I were to upgrade would a Conn ...

Notes for Tenor / Soprano can be played in Alto Sax?  starstarstarstarstar
I am a selflearner beginner sax player. I would like to know if the notes for Tenor Sax or Soprano can be used to play Alto sax. thanks

the neck of my my saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
i have just bought a new artenis alto saxophone and i have been playing it for a few days the problem is the neck of my saxophone where the octave hole ...

saxophone and health  starstarstarstarstar
hi talking with my physician about good health and exercise i wonder if playing the tenor saxophone
can increase the heartbeat ?

can i play alto sax music on a soprano sax?  starstarstarstarstar
I want to play the soprano sax in high school, but I want to know if I can play alto sax music on it

OPUS USA BRAND OF INSTRUMENTS  starstarstarstarstar
I JUST BOUGHT A SOPRANO ON EBAY THE BRAND OPUS USA. IVE LOOKED INTO IT AND FOUND SOME PEOPLE KNOCKING ON IT. CAN IT BE THAT BAD FOR A BEGINER AS MYSELF....

Strasser Marigaux Alto Saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
I have a Strasser Marigaux alto with the serial number 11,xxx. From everything i have read this places it in the year 1954. I am thinking about selling ...

music sheet for tuff by ace cannon  starstarstarstarstar
hi i would like to play the blues solo called tuff by ace connon. where can i get the music sheet?

thanks.
brent.

Reed problem with bari sax  starstarstarstarstar
Hello, I am playing right now with a 3.5 rico royal and i am looking for a more durable reed for both jazz and classical. I have tried Vandoren blue box ...

conn saxaphone value  starstarstarstarstar
cannot get anyone to help

patent pending 1914

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M151603
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dont have any other information

played it the other day

and got it ...

The Grassi Alto Saxophone Value  starstarstarstarstar
What would you say is the value of the discontinued Grassi Company Sax? We have an opportunity to purchase one, However not certain about the comparative ...

Emperor Alto Sax  starstarstarstarstar
Does anyone know anything about this sax? It is assembled in China? Any info what be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

How Young can kids start learning the tenor sax?  starstarstarstarstar
As a grandparent I wonder how old children need to be before they start to learn to play. I have been reading a novel by a well known (UK) author in which ...

US made saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
Where can I buy a good US made Saxophone new?

how old is my sax?  starstarstarstarstar
I have a Yamaha-YAS 23....serial number: 297957 A....how do I determine how old it is?

Voss Saxophone ser#12346  starstarstarstarstar
I recently recieved in an estate this Voss saxophone made in west germany ser#12346. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Saxophone Mouthpiece  starstarstarstarstar
I was just wondering what the saxophone mouthpiece's job is. I have been searching the internet for an hour now and haven't found the answer yet. I really ...

Cecilio Tenor Sax  starstarstarstarstar
I'm considering purchasing a Cecilio Tenor Sax for my 6th grade band student. I'm a little concerned with the quality of these instruments as my son's ...

Adolphe Sax  starstarstarstarstar
I have recently inherited my Grand Fathers Adolphe Sax, I need to find out how much it is valued at for house insurance and would be interesting to find ...

Key Risers  starstarstarstarstar
Hello - I have a small 11 Yr. old girl just starting Alto Sax. I do not play, so I am wondering if Key Risers would be helpful to her. It's kind of heavy ...

Bass Saxophone Reeds  starstarstarstarstar
When I type bass saxophone reeds for sale in eBay I get results for bass clarinet reeds for sale. Are they interchangeable?

Same question for sopranino ...

suggest good alto saxophone for purchase  starstarstarstarstar
dear sir ,

i want to purchase good professional alto saxophone simple system please suggest and guide I purchase which company alto sax

thkx

Saxophone squeal  starstarstarstarstar
I have an alto sax and i have had for about 2months or so and when i go to play the G key it squeals A LOT and i can"t find out what it is

Is a "Cecilia" sax brand any good?  starstarstarstarstar
I'm looking to buy a beginner sax, but one that actually has quality...any suggestions? Not looking to pay more than $700/800.

I just bought a used Vito alto sax. How can I tell what model it is?  starstarstarstarstar
I just bought a used Vito alto sax. How can I tell what model it is?

C melody saxophone issue  starstarstarstarstar
i recently bought a holton c melody saxophone. the pads are extremely old and need to be replaced, but i am 100% sure that there are no air leaks. the ...

selling a saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
How much would a 4-5 year old trevor j.james & co saxophone sell for?

help with tenor sax  starstarstarstarstar
if there is three lines under the staff and the note is on the last of the three lines what is the note called on a tenor sax????

Revelle Soprano Saxophone #28547  starstarstarstarstar
Does anyone know the age or value of this Saxophone? we know none thing about Musical horns or any other things.

Saxophone Low G, A, and high C  starstarstarstarstar
My low G and A wont play very well it is an alto saxophone a brand new Bundy, what is wrong? Everything is new, even the reed, i think it just needs to ...

Old Saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
I was given an old Alto Saxophone a few years ago. On the bell there is a design with the word "Revelle" in the middle and I'm assuming that would be the ...

What type of saxaphone for a beginner  starstarstarstarstar
My son (who is about to start sixth grade) is getting ready to play the Alto Sax in the band. Any recommendations on the type. There is a store the school ...

Would like to know value of Selmer Tenor Sax.  starstarstarstarstar
Selmer Tenor Sax
Bought around 1950
serial #50946

high pitch squeak - saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
I have started playing with a couple of new mouthpieces and find that on occassion I get squeaks in the higher ranges - I have played for a while and never ...

Plz help...I want to play a sax...I am obsessed with its tune and tone.....  starstarstarstarstar
I do not have an idea about musical instruments,I have never tried my hand on any kind of instrument,I even dnt know how to sing,I smoke on a regular basis,...

Gaylord saxophones - info on this brand  starstarstarstarstar
any info on Gaylord saxophones, made in Italy?

Temporary Saxophone Switch  starstarstarstarstar
I am a tenor sax player. However, if I can make a fast and clean switch to the soprano in about a month, I can play a solo at graduation. Any tips for ...

What happened to my low register?  starstarstarstarstar
I cleaned my sax the other day and left it sit in the case for overnight. The next day I began to practice but when I got into the low register only my ...

Can you play a Tenor With an Alto's sheet music?  starstarstarstarstar
Can you play a Tenor saxophone, to an Alto saxophone's sheet music??

question from a beginner about water droplets in saxophone mouthpiece  starstarstarstarstar
How can you reduce or prevent the awful and annoying gurgling sound caused by excessive water droplets within the mouthpiece?

alto saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
was wondering if any one could tell me of a good brand of alto sax to buy for a kid just starting out in a school band also any feedback on sterling brand...

Yamaha YAS-23 Saxophone   starstarstarstarstar
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 ...

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

What brand is my alto saxaphone?  starstarstarstarstar
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.

1931 Selmer Cigar Cutter Alto Sax  starstarstarstarstar
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 ...

tenor saxophone brand  starstarstarstarstar
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 kind of tenor sax should I look at to purchase?  starstarstarstarstar
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 ...

Spitting Saxophone Sound  starstarstarstarstar
How do you keep your saxaphone from sounding like it is spitting or how do you keep the water out?

comparison of J. Erich tenor versus Jupiter tenor saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
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 ...

Saxophone for beginner or not?  starstarstarstarstar
i would like to know whether the jupiter make is the right saxophone make to start on?

How to play saxophone?  starstarstarstarstar
I HAVE NEVER PLAYED SAXOPHONE BEFORE AND I LIKE TO DO IT. BUT DONOT KNOW NOTES. I USED TO PLAY FLUTE WITHOUT USING MUSIC NOTES .I WANT TO KNOW IF IT IS ...

some advice on the pricing of saxophones  starstarstarstarstar
i've been looking for soprano saxs for awhile and found this one wanted to get an idea on the price that these normally go for. also some tips for what ...

the best brand of alto sax  starstarstarstarstar
what is the best brand in alto sax in the world and how many are in the sax family i know that there are three is that right?

Squeaking Saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
Whenever I try to play high G on my alto saxophone, I squeak! Can you give me any tips to prevent this?

Prodigy alto saxaphone  starstarstarstarstar
My daughter plays a saxaphone in her high school band. I know nothing at all about saxaphones. I live on 700.00 a month income. I found a saxaphone in ...

How do I control pitch other than adjusting mouth piece in or out.   starstarstarstarstar
I find that when I play the upper octave my instrument is sharp and on the lower octave I am flat. I have not been playing that long, but I have good ...

Saxophone issue - me or the horn.....  starstarstarstarstar
my sax makes a shaky sound when i play low D
but every other notes are fine...
also my octave D makes a perfect sound
PLEASE HELP

1953 Conn "The Naked Lady" range  starstarstarstarstar
Hi, I enquired about my saxophone some time ago re; the prices but my question here is if I do not play very often on my saxophone will it rust bearing ...

Tin Saxaphone  starstarstarstarstar
My son who plays tenor and alto sax inherited a saxaphone from his grandfather which is made out of tin. By the time he got the saxaphone we weren't able ...

Cannonball sax and a yamaha sax....  starstarstarstarstar
I have a 4 year old yamaha sax..sort of cheap and ive been playing on it for a long time...and the low notes wont work very well..some dont even play like ...

Sticking Saxophone Keys  starstarstarstarstar
one of my keys are sticking and every time i play it make s my sax squeak. How can i fix that?

Tenor Saxophone Brands  starstarstarstarstar
Whats a good brand of tenor saxophone to look for?

Holton Saxaphone  starstarstarstarstar
I purchased a Frank Holton (wis) saxaphone 12200 series in 1984 for my son. Some wanted to desperately buy this sax from me. I chose to keep it.

Is ...

Martin Saxophone, The Indiana  starstarstarstarstar
Hi,
I have an old Martin Sax, The Indiana. The serial number is 78505. Can you give me any info on this particular Sax?
Thanks,
Mo

What is the best age to start teaching saxophone to kids?  starstarstarstarstar
Trying to teach my 6 year old boy to play musical instruments and he seems interested in sax more than anything else. Is he old enough?

Frank Holton 1914 Silver Alto Sax  starstarstarstarstar
I have a Frank Holton 1914 silver alto sax with serial no. 30691 and all original parts, except for the case. It's tuning is Eb LP. I'd like to know how ...

Barrington Saxophone- Band Mom needs help with info on it.  starstarstarstarstar
Hi there,
Looking for an inexpensive soprano saxophone for our son for Christmas. He has played alto sax, and currently plays a Selmer tenor sax. He ...

Low Pitch, High Pitch  starstarstarstarstar
What it meant by " Low Pitch or High Pitch " inscribed on a saxophone?

how old is my sax and whats it worth?  starstarstarstarstar
i have an old sax in an old case. it is engraved "artist special" and on the back "low pitch A 4541"....any info on this would be greatly appreciated.

How much is my vito curved soprano worth?  starstarstarstarstar
I have a VSP vito curved soprano sax #00107797.Its a screamer,Great intonation really in tune and also has a high f# key.One repair man that I showed it ...

what year is my sax?  starstarstarstarstar
My grandfather purchased a used sax for my mom at least 20 years ago. She has since given it to me. It is a Bundy II from The Selmer Company. I believe ...

where can I find a selmer mark vii neck ??  starstarstarstarstar
I have a selmer mark vii(1974), it´s silver colour and in very good condition, but the original neck got lost somewhere in Cuba. I have been looking for ...

Plastic reeds.  starstarstarstarstar
I usually play on a Rico wood 2 1/2 reed. I use a baritone reed on a large chamber Tenor mouthpiece, as the rails are quite wide. Would I use a soft or ...

Saxophone - Spit Removal  starstarstarstarstar
How do I get all the spit out of my alto sax?

Armstrong Saxophone 3006A  starstarstarstarstar
What should this be worth in resale??

how much practice time for 12 year old saxophone student  starstarstarstarstar
how much time should a 12 year old spend practicing the sax?

smallest saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
Whats the smallest saxaphone available on the market. I have a 6 year old that is interested and would like to give him something more than the recorder ...

beuscher or boosey and hawkes  starstarstarstarstar
hello people, i currently have in my possesion a saxophone which is in a beucher case,but the instrument is engraved emperor made for boosey & hawkes , the ...

difference between alto and tenor saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
How can you tell the difference between alto or tenor by looking at the saxaphone?

Bundy Selmer  starstarstarstarstar
I have a Bundy Selmer was going to sell it was one of the kids horn in school i know it cost quite bit still in pretty good shape but i don't remember ...

difference between a bundy alto sax and a cecilio 3 series alto sax  starstarstarstarstar
trying to buy a saxophone for daughter

what is the difference between a bundy alto sax and a cecilio 3 series alto sax

sopano sax embrocure vs alto  starstarstarstarstar
i can play the alto using #3 vandoren reeds just fine but cannot seem to keep from squeaking all over the place when it comes to the soprano. What am i ...

Evette Schaeffer Tenor Saxophone  starstarstarstarstar
I have an Evette Schaeffer Tenor sax that I can find nothing about. The only engraving on it is the name Evette Schaeffer. Evette is above Schaeffer. The ...

how many kinds of saxophones  starstarstarstarstar
how many kinds of saxophones are there and what are they called

colored saxes  starstarstarstarstar
will a red sax play just the same as a normal gold sax?

Which saxophone is easiest to start with   starstarstar
Hi Sir ,
I am from INDIA and am deeply in love with saxophones. Sience childhood , ive always been facinated with this instrument. Got to know much more ...

Do all alto sax mouthpieces fit on all alto saxophones?  Not rated yet
Do all alto sax mouthpieces fit on all alto saxophones?

Saxophone tuning problem  Not rated yet
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 ...

Where did my Paragon Tenor Sax come from?  Not rated yet
Hi,
I've inquired befor about my Paragon Tenor Sax. I have more information now.
The patent is Sept. 14th 1915.
Serial number is:
1159489
...

Inderbinen tenor neck  Not rated yet
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....

Value of an Empire King 665 alto saxophone?  Not rated yet
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 ...

I have a Paragon brand tenor sax  Not rated yet
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 ...

Visual Aided Sax Repertoire?  Not rated yet
I was wondering if anyone knows of any solo sax music that incorporates visual aspects like film, projected images, even still images? I'm interested in ...

maxitone soprano sax  Not rated yet
i have one of these i purchases from a pawn shop. it did not play properly so i snt it to a music store for repair, they called and said they did not ...

Sax music, "I Will Be Your Friend", Sade  Not rated yet
Hey, I've been searching and I can't find the (alto) saxophone sheet music for "I Will Be Your Friend" by Sade anywhere! Every site I go to only has piano,...

Appx. value of vintage Sax  Not rated yet
What is the appx value of a 1931 Super Sax, serial #14736 with original laquer and no dents. It was my Fathers' who played in dance and jazz bands all ...

Middle C and Low D on Jean Baptiste Tenor Saxophone  Not rated yet
My Middle C and Low D come out squeaky. Is it cause of the mouthpiece or the saxophone is leaking air.

Alto mouthpiece upgrades  Not rated yet
I've been playing on an alto Yamaha 4c for several years and I want a jazz mouthpiece. I want something with a bright, rich sound. Not to high a baffle ...

Martin Freres tenor saxophone - year of manufacture and value.  Not rated yet
i have a martin freres tenor, it has two numbers. number263 appears just above number 5072. this instrument has rolled tone holes. a friend saya it ...

What is Resale Value of Conn Alto Saxophone?  Not rated yet
I have a Conn Alto Saxophone that I used all through school. It has the numbers 1524 stamped just below the thumb on the lower backside of the bell. All ...

The Martin Imperial  Not rated yet
I own a The Martin Imperial Elkhart Indiana alto
Serialnr; #314811
I want to sell it, but what can I ask for it?
Condition is very good!
Magda

Going Back, Where to start?!  Not rated yet
I used to play the alto and tenor from elementary thru high school. I was in jazz/concert/marching/symphonic bands, and I was always in 1st or 2nd chair....

Saxophone Performance Degree ?  Not rated yet
So, I am a senior in college (music education instrumental) and I auditioned into college on trombone. Along the way in my music education instrumental ...

armstrong saxophone 2939316  Not rated yet
Hi, I would like to know if the armstong saxophone with serial number 2939316 has a high f# key and wether it is a suitable model for a begginer as I am ...

Stan Getz Transcriptions in XML file  Not rated yet
Does anyone know of how I could purchase Stan Getz Transcriptions in XML file format?
Thank you!
Don

Vito Sax information  Not rated yet
I have a Vito Alto Sax from 1970 and would like to find information on it and a possible value. It has no visible serial number and is in questionable ...

saxophone brand type - Kaerntner  Not rated yet
I have come across a brand of saxiphone (alto and Soprano) that I cannot find information on. It is called Kaerntner. The soprano is KSP-65 and the alto ...

G.J. Madak - Saxophone  Not rated yet
I have a Wm Frank Co Chicago sax with G.J. Madak on it. Who is G.J. Madak and how does it relate to the Wm Frank Co Chicago?

Evette Buffet Crampon Tenor Sax  Not rated yet
I have one and the only number I can find on it is 420402.
Is this the serial number? I can't locate such a number as a serial number for this saxaphone?...

Model for my Vito alto saxophone  Not rated yet
I own a Vito alto saxophone and do not know the model of it. The serial # is printed on it (03943) with a made in Tawain stamp below it, but no model. Can ...

second hand asking price for alto saxophone  Not rated yet
I want to sell my saxophone but don't know how much is a realistic asking price. it is a jupiter make alto saxophone, about 6 years old but hardly played,...

ARMSTRONG SAX SERIAL #2912684  Not rated yet
Does anyone know when the Armstrong sax model #2912684 was made and is it a good instrument?

What type of orchestral literature does the sax play?  Not rated yet
Hello,

I am interested in what orchestral scores feature the saxophone, any of them, and what its purpose is in an orchestral setting. If you could ...

Was this saxophone made by Adolph Sax?   Not rated yet
Need a little help from the experts.

I have an old saxophone (from 1890's)this sax has some history, from the mexican revolution to be exact and I have ...

armstrong tenor sax's worth  Not rated yet
how much would an armstrong tenor sax be worth these days

sheet music  Not rated yet
Who would the best person be to contact in regards to sheet music for a song written and performed by Suzi Quatro ( Cat Size ) melody...?
Thanks ...

vintage Holton Mouthpiece  Not rated yet
I have a metal Holton mouthpiece with the number 1 stamped on it. It is brown in color. Can anyone give me any information on this mouthpiece?

Old Kraftsman saxophone???  Not rated yet
Is this a valid brand of saxophone. I found guitars under this name but not saxophones. is it worth more than 30 dollars. it is in good complete condition...

Age of Elkhardt 300 series curved soprano saxophone?  Not rated yet
My soprano sax (above) has a serial number 1516 and is stamped ' Distributed by Vincent Bach International Ltd' . Can anyone offer an approximate date ...

sunlite saxophone  Not rated yet
Has anyone heard of a Sunlite saxophone? We were given one and I can't find anything on them.

Hawk brand white alto saxophone - how much?  Not rated yet
Ok i have a Hawk brand white alto saxophone that's in amazing condition, not a scratch on it with a case and neck-strap/ no mouth-piece or reeds exc...

so ...

Rattley saxophone sound. Could it be the mouth piece?  Not rated yet
I have played the alto sax for 3 years now and have played the same alto the whole time(and I got it used). Recently I noticed it has a rattley sound, especially ...

Bundy Selmer Alto Saxophone Model Clarification   Not rated yet
I have a Bundy Selmer Alto Saxophone and I have yet to find what model it is any help would be much appreciated the serial number is #603387. Also it has ...

Where to find Serial Numbers on Saxophone  Not rated yet
Where can I find the serial number on my Sax? I have two Saxophones one brand is a Buffet and the other one is a Selmer,any info would be greatly appreciated....

what is the brand (saxophone)  Not rated yet
i have a sax and i can't identify the brand. the olny markings on the sax are on the top were it connects to the mouth peace which say B348 can you help ...

How to play Sade Smooth Operator on saxophone  Not rated yet
Hi, just started to learn to play the alto sax, I would like to attempt to learn to play smooth operator or love is king by sade, I know these are done ...

Is a Buffet Evette Schaeffer made in 1984 a good saxophone  Not rated yet
Is a Buffet Evette Schaeffer made in 1984 a good saxophone
S #34xxx.

The Great Gretsch American on the bell . The serial number is 7768 .   Not rated yet
I have a sax with the stencil The Great Gretsch American on the bell . The serial number is 7768 . Can anyone tell me when it was made and what it might ...

Value of my saxophone  Not rated yet
Hi, i have a yamaha yas-23 (serial 061292) saxophone. It has been in my cupboard for the past 20 years. I played it at school, but literally only a couple ...

Info on King Zephy Clevland Saxophone  Not rated yet
My son recently brought home a King Zephyr tenor sax. Seriel Number starts with 43. Don't remember the rest. Can anyone tell me anything about it. It ...

Good quality alto sax  Not rated yet
Looking for a good, professional sounding alto saxophone. My husband has a yamaha but is ready to move on to something better sound quality. Can't afford ...

Is my son's alto sax really a Selmer?  Not rated yet
A few years ago, we bought our son a sax for school (got fed up with renting one). It's an alto and says Selmer Artist Limited on side of bell with a ...

Alto sax embouchure  Not rated yet
I get some squeaking when I'm playing. I think that for some reason I change my embouchure when I go from one note to another--fingers move then lips ...

SML saxophone  Not rated yet
Hi.
Does anyone have any information on a SML Rev A Alliance alto saxophone?
I Have recently purchased one with rolled tone holes which is silver plated....

WHAT YEAR IS MY SAX  Not rated yet
I HAVE A INDIANA BAND INSTRUMENT SILVER TENOR SAX. THE SERIAL # IS 17255, I WAS WONDERING WHAT YEAR IT WAS AND ITS VALUE.
THANK YOU

Does singing voice matter on sax?  Not rated yet
I love music but am technically a musical ignoramus. My 13 y/o son was appalled at my ignorance when I told him, basically, that an alto sax should be ...

Professional Altos  Not rated yet
I've been looking for a good pro alto, however all of the ones are out of my budget or are too cheap for you to think "oh that's good quality". For example:...

buescher Aristocrat serial number 426114   Not rated yet
I was given this alto sax. It is ready to play. It has been adjusted and the pads are good. There are no dents. I have been trying to read up on this ...

Bundy bari sax dating  Not rated yet
I am trying to find the date of manufacture for my horn. It is a silver Bundy with a serial number 518400. Please help!

Julius keilwerth aluminum case for ex90   Not rated yet
I have a new aluminum case for a Julius Keilwerth Sax EX90 11 Alto, this is the case only. I would like to know the approx. selling price for this item....

Saxophone - How to know what keys to press?  Not rated yet
On the fingering chart,the white spaces mean dont press that key for that note.The black circles are the keys you press for that certain note.

Saxophone Value  Not rated yet
Hi There,

I have a "Gaylord" Alto Sax and I cannot find any information about it's value. Does anyone know what it may be worth?

what is the name of this tenor saxophone  Not rated yet
I have the saxophone the tenor who I can not identify . He has bottom hatches after both sides of the goblet on which the inscription is engraved THE ...

slap tongueing  Not rated yet
If in jazz music the circle is replaced by a x (not like to clap, but in note changeing form) are you suposed to slap tongue?

The fingering chart  Not rated yet
What does the black and white drops mean on the fingering chart?

I have a Karl Meyer Tenor Saxophone   Not rated yet
I have a Karl Meyer Tenor Saxophone with the serial number A2519 could you please tell how old it is and the value. Thanks

Value of king soprano curved saxophone  Not rated yet
older King low pitch #63743 HN White Co. possibly l920's What is value? It is Bb

Why do I get a 'double tone' when playing top 'G' - Saxophone  Not rated yet
Hi, I've had my tenor Yani902T in bronze for about 2 years, but have only been playing for 4. The problem I have is that when I play 'G' with octave key,...

Value of Conn Saxophone  Not rated yet
Conn saxophone:

Pat'd Dec 3, 1914

M190128 L

Silver, playable

Identifying my silver alto sax  Not rated yet
Can anyone help me to work out the manufacturer and possible value of my silver alto sax, the name on the side is Emperor Super. many thanks to anyone ...

Indiana Band Alto Sax  Not rated yet
How much is it worth. Serial# 20677. Color Gold. Pearl finger keys. Plays well.

selmer la vie 240 tenor sax  Not rated yet
Hi, i recently bought a la vie tenor new,at very good price(a bout a thousand euros)it sounds pretty new and needs to be played alot more. But my question ...

Black soprano saxophone finish  Not rated yet
Does the finish on black soprano saxophone hold up as well as the lacquer ones?

is this a valuable saxophone mouthpiece, lig, and horn?  Not rated yet
Someone out there,

I have

an alto sax mouthpiece with "Geo. M. Bundy" and a number "3" stamped in it.

and

a lig with HARRISON and "T O" on ...

Sticking Valves on alto sax  Not rated yet
Frequent sticking on G# , C , and Bb(upper fingering ,from moisture during playing. Also, when fingering low register such as Db, C, & Bb at times experiencing ...

Value of Buescher Alto SAX  Not rated yet
I have a used Buescher Alto Sax that has excellent sound-don't know exact year but probably from the 50's or the 40's. Good condition. What is the approximate ...

Are cannonball saxophones a pro horn?  Not rated yet
kerlwerth ex90 seriesII or cannball raven which is the better horn?

Selling Soprillo, Soprano, Baritone, Tenor, or any but alto  Not rated yet
If anyone is selling a saxophone that isnt alto i already own alto can you please email me the condition and pics of it and what your selling with it
CAUTION:...

Saxophone note placement  Not rated yet
i am new to this instrument and would like to know what is the easiest way to learn note placement

Gaylord 3881- Made in italy  Not rated yet
I have a saxo with this reference "Gaylord 3881 - made in Italy, over 1920th. I dón´t know anything about this. Please, if anyone knows anything, notify ...

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