I went to the UPS distribution center after receving a string of crushed boxes.
They are brick stacking packages as high as they can. And now that they take up
to 150 lb packages, small boxes get crushed. I was told shippers need to make
sure the inside of the box is crammed tightly full to help support anything set
on top of it. I was also told the last box was the shippers fault for putting
somehing in just a few newspapers in a good cardboard box. After that
conversation, I doubt any instrument not in a case and FULLY surrounded by foam
or peanuts or tightly wadded newspapers will be covered. Be sure to use a full
stated value with some paperwork to verify the value of the contents

E v e r e t t  F i d l e r

----- Original Message -----

From: mahnkentom

To: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:55 AM

Subject: [SaxophoneRepair] Mark 6 G2

 

Hello,

I have a 1970 Mark VI (new to me) with a G that just doesn't ..well, it doesn't sing. It's not as strong and clear as the G# of the F#- just sounds a little restricted, like it's heart is not fully in that octave, and given a choice it might rather be an octave lower. Is that a good explanation? It's not terrible, just something I notice. I'm wondering if that is a normal Mark VI thing, or if there is some other explanation. Pads are sealing well, octave pips are clean and clear. Maybe it's just an anomaly, one of those things a nice saxgourmet neck might help with. Anyway, could also be me getting used to it still also.
But I was curious if there were any common complaints about this note.
thanks!
-tom

Hello,

I have a 1970 Mark VI (new to me) with a G that just doesn't ..well, it doesn't
sing. It's not as strong and clear as the G# of the F#- just sounds a little
restricted, like it's heart is not fully in that octave, and given a choice it
might rather be an octave lower. Is that a good explanation? It's not terrible,
just something I notice. I'm wondering if that is a normal Mark VI thing, or if
there is some other explanation. Pads are sealing well, octave pips are clean
and clear. Maybe it's just an anomaly, one of those things a nice saxgourmet
neck might help with. Anyway, could also be me getting used to it still also.
But I was curious if there were any common complaints about this note.
thanks!
-tom

----- Original Message -----

From: david

To: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 5:24 PM

Subject: [SaxophoneRepair] Buescher True Tone bass sax intonation

 

My C and D always play flat despite my best efforts it has ben mentioned to me that it might be the instrument. Does anyone have experience with this being an issue with this saxophone?

My C and D always play flat despite my best efforts it has ben mentioned to me
that it might be the instrument. Does anyone have experience with this being an
issue with this saxophone?

----- Original Message -----

From: andy

To: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 9:39 AM

Subject: [SaxophoneRepair] YAS62 low B problems

 

A customer has brought back the alto, which I have just serviced, saying she cannot reach low B without it motorboating. When I play it there is not a problem. I've re-checked the horn for leaks but it is fine. She says the low B key is difficult to press, but again I don't have any problems with this though I have slackened the spring tension. It would appear that females do not have the pinkie strength that us males have! Any suggestions....clean please!!

A customer has brought back the alto, which I have just serviced, saying she
cannot reach low B without it motorboating. When I play it there is not a
problem. I've re-checked the horn for leaks but it is fine. She says the low B
key is difficult to press, but again I don't have any problems with this though
I have slackened the spring tension. It would appear that females do not have
the pinkie strength that us males have! Any suggestions....clean please!!

To: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:35 PM

Subject: Re: [SaxophoneRepair] Sax technician directory

 

 

Business name: The Music Trader

Website: http://www.musictrader.com/mtindex.html

Email: music_trader@musictrader.com

Phone: 425-413-4343

Hours of operation: M - Th 10AM to 7PM -- Fri - Sat 10Am - 6PM

Year established: 1994 (this business, however I have been a pro since 1962)

Business name: The Music Trader

Website: http://www.musictrader.com/mtindex 

Email: music_trader@...

Phone: 425-413-4343

Hours of operation: M - Th 10AM to 7PM -- Fri - Sat 10Am - 6PM

Year established: 1994 (this business, however I have been a pro since 1962)

i just wanted to pay my respects to all who has served/ and is currantly serving
in the U.S.A. armed forces... thankyou for my freedom,, and for all that you do
and did..i can never repay you for this..for that i am greatful to you.. god
bless you all,,and may peace be with you and yours,,,forever..P.J.

I would like to know the source and author of this article and something about
Scribd. Feel free to drop me a direct note through the site. Whoever wrote the
article should be thanked for clearing up about the Yama-Vito models and dates.
I liked the Y-V I had before my first Conn. It played fine after I had a couple
of missing parts replaced with Yamaha ones, and it looked special with the
pinkish/copper tint lacquer.

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----- Original Message -----

From: STEVE GOODSON

To: STEVE GOODSON

Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 11:28 PM

Subject: [SaxophoneRepair] New Saxgourmet bari pictures and details

 

 

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----- Original Message -----

From: STEVE GOODSON

To: STEVE GOODSON

Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 11:28 PM

Subject: [SaxophoneRepair] New Saxgourmet bari pictures and details

 

 

What you need to know is here http://saxophonethoughts.blogspot.com/


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