Here in the Netherlands and as far as I know in the rest of Europe there now law against RooLeather. I'm a vegetarian for 20 years but I don't see the problem...
I put on a set of the Sax Gourmet Roo pads on a Mark VI Bari about 18 months ago for one of my regular customers; it was time for the big overhaul. The pads...
I think they're a great pad, and economical, for student saxes. They're not heavily treated (if at all?) and work well, but for pro work go the roo. I also...
Accordng to Music Medic they are double skin, and come in three different thicknesses. Geoff. ... From: David Bowater To: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
I don't know what I was thinking when I wrote the original post below, so I'd like to post a correction to this poorly-worded joke. It was stupid of me to...
I've been using Ivan's Precision Flute Pads now for about 5 or 6 years (anyway, since his beginning) and I HIGHLY recommend them. I am comfortable using them...
Curt, I know the Saxgourmet Pads are a little firmer, and colored black, while the pale gray MusicMedic Roo Pads are softer. Other than color, can you explain...
Hello Folks, A few months ago I had written to the group about trying to find an apprenticeship in the Philly area. You all gave me some great advice and I am...
send me your daytime phone # and I'll call. Send to saxgourmet@... _____ From: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com] On...
Hello, I'm a Italian saxer and a saxophone collector, I've 2 Grassi sax, an alto and a tenor. The alto is not excellent saxophone but the the tenor is a...
I can only make suggestions based on mistakes that I have personally made that I would want others to avoid. 1. Avoid working in a music store. I'm a very...
Hello Folks, I wanted to state (for the record) that Steve is the "real deal" as a repair technician and a brilliant businessman at that! As if there were EVER...
Damn! I just ordered "In At the Death"! Harry Turtledove is my very favorite author. I think I have everything he has in print. It was a pleasure and an honor...
Ditto...Steve IS the real deal! ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play...
Paul, I have found differences in the pads. But, with all the variations in climates and installations procedures I am hesitant to say any of these difference...
Hello Group, Here's another question regarding Grassi saxes. I have a "unique fixer-up opportunity" with a Grassi bari sax serial# 25xxx, low Bb. It needs...
It has been my experience that the older Grassi saxophones make excellent lamps.....you can place a light fixture in the neck receiver and insert a power cord...
Thanks Steve for your response. I thought about the lamp option. But then I thought about filling it up with concrete and using it as a boat anchor... I could...
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