There are alot of pro,s out there that are using metal mouthpieces. If you remember the GRP Big Band all of the alto players were using a Beechler metal. That...
I've owned cannonballs in the past (4 years ago) and subsequently moved up to my current incredible (ugly as sin) VI tenor and BA alto. My friend, mentor and...
GOOD FOR YOU JEFF!!!! Go GET E'M!!!!! Deb Hammond Direct: (619) 699-5432 Fax: (866) 678-3975 ... From: cannonballsaxophones@yahoogroups.com ...
Lawson-Hammond, Debra
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I have a curved big bell soprano. I have received comments from many other musicians on how well it sounds. And one of these guys is, and has always been, a...
Couldn't agree more. I play in a rock/funk band and largely go un-noticed at the back of the stage in the horn section. The first time I took a solo and my ...
Hey Guys!! I just got my Cannonball Black Nickel Tenor yesterday!!! I am so excited!!!! I can't wait to play after I get offline and I definitely can't wait...
hey guys im interested in buying a new mad meg tenor. i was wondering if anyone knew how much those go for brand new. ive heard $1700-$1800. is that about...
I have had mixed experiences...the earlier Cannonballs were overpriced and unimpressive...my son worked at a music store that carried them and got discounts on...
Phil, $2700. @ Sam Ash. I have a mint 2001 Mad meg I Might let go for $1800. It's a good one... ... From: philssax To: cannonballsaxophones@yahoogroups.com ...
Hey everyone, I know we've had a lot of messages about metal mouthpieces recently, but if you'll bear with me, I have some questions of my own I hope some of...
I play mostly classical, and I think I've finally found a great reed! I use a Vandoren Java size 4 with a Vandoren optimum (AL3) mouthpiece. I know the Java is...
Hi, i just got a Mad Meg tenor....and am using a metal Beechler 7 - which I also like but feel maybe I need a 6...also having ligature problems....suggeestions...
Jean, I have a black/gold BBGS tenor and absolutely love my hard rubber VanDoren T75 Jumbo Java. If I need more control I use a softer reed, and if I need ...
I have a question on stregth of reeds that I would like to post. I see some players using a #4 reed. I purchased box of Rico #4 to experiment with and could...
George- Try the Vandoren Java size 4. I had a similar problem a couple of years ago, then I tried the Javas and have had great success with them. For me,...
George, I wouldn't pay too much attention to only the reed strength that people use. You would want to pay their reed strength and mouthpiece selection. For...
Currently, I'm using a neck strap that came with my cannonball tenor, but It's not working out. I've heard neotech is good and I've had my eye on the neotech...
Make sure the hook is plastic... ... From: pinkguineapig28 To: cannonballsaxophones@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 9:24 PM Subject: [Cannonball...
I found my T1-B to be heavier than my old sax which did fine with a Neotech strap. However, when playing prolonged periods of time, I found a shoulder harness...
Hey PGP, Looks like everyone who responded is a guy---and there are some, um, "anatomical differences" to consider when a woman wants to use a harness. I...
Hey, thanks everyone! I think I'll go for the neotech sling strap. ... um, ... to lean ... use a ... wide and ... across ... my neck ... your neck ... it. ... ...
I work at a retail store and we have begun to sell Cannonball saxaphones. Might I just start by saying that I used to play sax in jr. high school and I...
James, could you tell us all what the folks at Cannonball told you about cleaning "ice" finishes? I'm sure all of us who have them (I do !) would be...
Fellow Sax dudes and dudettes: I am desperately looking for a really high-quality legit mouthpiece for Tenor Sax. Just bought me a Cannonball Tenor (Black...