Hi, I'm thinking of buying a CB arc soprano. Now I have some problems.Are these sax good sopranos? Or are the straigth or curved better. Are Cannonball...
Hello Everyone, I have just entered into the world of Cannonball as of last week finally. I purchased a Cannonball Arc Soprano Black Nickel W/Gold Keys and it...
Congrats on the new sax! I've never played a Cannonball soprano but I've had 2 each of their baritone, tenor and alto saxes and I'm sure the soprano is every...
Thanks Jack!! I believe that you're the owner/moderator of the group so I am really glad about all the information shared on this Cannonball Forum. Sincerely,...
HAHAHA! Thanks much Ralph!! There is sooooo much experience in this forum...the level of playing that comes across just blows my mind and really keeps me...
Lawson-Hammond, Debra
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Aug 2, 2005 4:18 pm
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Hi I suggest you try legere synthetic reeds. Perry Conticchio, a DC- area player urged me to try them. www.legere.com I have a legere alto, tenor, and...
Like I said..this site is sooooo "encouraging"!!! Thanks Ralph!! D. Deb Hammond Direct: (619) 699-5432 Fax: (866) 678-3975 ... From:...
Lawson-Hammond, Debra
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Aug 2, 2005 5:14 pm
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All joking aside, Deb - the weight of a bari (or backhoe, as they are affectionately known around here) is more managable than you probably realize. Even for...
HAHAHA! Thanks Jack! I would go on stage (that assuming I would ever play in PUBLIC!!) on some kinda roller thingie...but the time the audience stopped...
Lawson-Hammond, Debra
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Aug 2, 2005 7:40 pm
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These wheeled bari stands have actually been used by some big-named acts. I remember seeing some footage of Bill Haley and The Comets where his sax man was...
I just purchased the new silver body black bell Tenor. What a great horn. Tevis had the body special engraved for me and I also got the new gig bag that they...
Are there pics of the one Leslie uses?? Thanks- Deb Deb Hammond Direct: (619) 699-5432 Fax: (866) 678-3975 ... From: cannonballsaxophones@yahoogroups.com ...
Lawson-Hammond, Debra
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Aug 4, 2005 4:30 pm
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... Harry, I may be mistaken, but I thought Maynard squealed on his trumpet, not soprano sax. Maybe you meant to sax one of his sax players in his big band...
Hello All, I recently purchased a gold laquered Cannonball alto sax and fell in love with the thing immediately! The low register plays almost effortlessly and...
... Cannonball has this web-based fingering chart for you: <http://www.cannonballmusic.com/altofingering.php> Enjoy your new horn, and welcome to the group! ...
Altissimo!!!! ALTISSIMO????? GOOD GRIEF!!!! Maybe in about 10 years for me!!!! I'm too busy learning these dang SCALES!!!!!!!!!! YOU GO (whoever you are!!)...
Lawson-Hammond, Debra
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Aug 5, 2005 10:14 pm
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You've got one of the best resources already. Racher's book is one of the best on the topic. I know it's not an easy read, but he really breaks down the...
I have a band and we play Beach Music(see www.ripeterecords.com) ,blues,and rock.I use a lot of altissimomo on tenor and alto.The Racher method is good and...
Hi, I was looking for the fingering for soprano. I just purchased a Cannonball Big Bell Arc Soprano. Any fingering charts for soprano? Thanks, Ralph ... ...
I love these saxophones. I have been wanting to buy one for about two years. I will be able to in the next six months or so...but, I met a store manager...
Of course someone who does not sell Cannonballs is going to bash them. They have their own models to sell. I don't know where you will find any un-biased...
D-- I have not seen independent reviews on the trade about Cannonballs, but I can tell you the following: I have a CBall BBG BS Tenor and it is a great...
Hello again!, I am afflicted with a gaggle of trumpet players who are devotees of Maynard to the exclusion of all other trumpet players, except Maynard Alumni....
WOW!!! Great info Dennis!! Nice to know our "horns" are held in such high regard!!! I started on a Selmer student (glad I did now, I appreciate my C-Ball...
Deb Hammond
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Aug 6, 2005 5:22 pm
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I don't own a CB, but have played the CB soprano. Love the horn. Right now, I'm saving up to purchase a Cannonball. I currently own a Selmer alto and soprano,...
I used to use a "Bari" clear plastic reed for my alto. My reasoning was that it cut through and seemed to have a brighter edge when I played live shows in a...
Do they have a soft case now? I don't see it on the web site. I bought one of their hard gig cases for my alto when they first came out. They are as solid...
In a message dated 8/10/2005 2:16:04 P.M. Central Standard Time, souled.out@... writes: Do they have a soft case now? I don't see it on the web site....
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