The house Sharon and I were renting sold suddenly, and rather than move to more temporary quarters (we've moved SIX times since the storm!) we decided to move...
I just got a message from Tim to the effect that he is recovering from his third heart surgery. Tim is one of the NICEST people in this business, as well as...
Hang in there Steve and Sharon, it will get better in the end. Thanks for the update. God Bless Bootman Richard Booth www.bootmanmusic.com ... From:...
The Ed Myers Company has been PARTIALLY sold to J.L. Smith and Company. Ed Myers will still make pads, and will continue to do plating and lacquering. J.L....
Brook Mays has dozens of branch stores. Ours in Austin is inhabited by real live repairmen. Was the 'overhaul shop' a repair central that served some of the...
yes. It did lacquer etc. _____ From: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of morgan witthoft Sent: Monday, April...
Effective May 1, 2006, these are the only overhaul packages that I will offer. Our refinishing is the best in the world. All plated finishes are clear coated...
steve_lo-resHi Steve, Impressive listing! All the best to you in your recovery down there - Lars ... From: STEVE GOODSON To: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com ...
There's got to be a better way! Any suggestions? "The Music Business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run...
... I totally know what you mean. What a pain! Isn't there a soprano adapter for the can-opener expander? How about a dent ball? <erik(8^> http://robosax.com ...
Please be warned: This is coming from a complete newbie.... How about that steel mandrel I see on the Ferree's website? I know it's meant for body work - but,...
It has come to my attention that there is some very erroneous information going around out there. I know Steve G has already stated this once, but apparently...
Silver 1966 Selmer Mark VI 6 and all my Vintage alto mouthpieces is now on Ebay Check them all out Feel free to ask any questions or specific photo shot phone...
Silver 1966 Selmer Mark VI 6 and all my Vintage alto mouthpieces is now on Ebay Check them all out Feel free to ask any questions or specific photo shot phone...
What does this have to do with saxophone repair? _____ From: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ²ø Sent:...
I've been installing resonators with a screw/washer/nut system lately so they can be re-used. I have to trim the end of the screw a bit, and am looking for a...
Your idea at first sounds good but have you considered how much extra weight you are adding to the key. this will slow down the action. Thats allright for...
There's not a significant weight difference between copper, silver, and the solid brass resonators I've been using. I've installed HUNDREDS of sets of ...
point taken, Morgan..... _____ From: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of morgan witthoft Sent: Friday, April...
I think more of the feel comes from your spring tension,choice of felts, and even pad thickness. There's lots of levers to work before that pad starts to ...
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I've got to agree with you Dave. There are many factors that are far more significant than resonator weight. Even the heaviest resonators don't weigh THAT...
A little off topic... I think it is interesting that Martin started making keys from nickel-silver in the mid 1930's. They then switched to using brass key...
Interesting. I'm working on something like this right now. I will have these something very similar in stock in just a few months. Of course, they won't be...
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