TO THE GROUP: FYI, THE DELIVERY DATE FOR A B5 B ICE BARITONE IS LATE DECEMBER. APPARTENTLY THERE ARE NONE IN THE USA. NADA. AT LEAST NOT IN SOUTH FLORIDA. I...
That isn't unusual, ESPECIALLY for a baritone sax. When I bought mine, I ordered it in April and finally got it in August if I remember correctly. Around 6...
Wow! A Raven Bari. That's got to be a wicked look. Hang in there. You will love that horn. I want to see pictures on the site when you get it. Alan ... ...
Alan, Have you seen the bari that Connie Frigo is playing with New Century Sax Quartet? WOW! I thought my black nickel big bell bari (now owned by Mike...
Hello again, By now, most of you have heard of the passing of Maynard Fergueson, extraordinary trumpet man and great band leader. It is not nearly as well...
Hello again, My great Guru, University of Maine Prof., Bill Street, of the U of Maine, Orono, is now a Cannonball Consultant and Dealer! check him out! ...
About to spend some money on an upgrade Alto Sax for my son. He's currently got a used $300 no-name Chinese made model. Has served him well, but it's time... A...
Hello, Has the A1-SLS been really worked on, or is he just passing along a trade-in as-is? It might be that the new stone series sounds fatter in the lower...
James, Thanks for the great response. The guy selling is regarded as being one of the best tech guys in the Metro Detroit area. Definately knows his stuff. He...
I know the saxs are really expensive but I have run through my drill tons of times and I never really hit anyone like hard, but do y'all think it is a good...
Would you drive a Mercedes S530 thru a dirt ralley. DONT DO IT. Buy a cheapy sax used for a couple hundred bucks. C.B.s are finely tuned saxes and are not...
I agree with David...........don't do it!!!! Not to mention the fact that they are heavy as hell too! (tenors) I know my CB Stone weighs considerably more...
Hey Everyone! This message can apply to just about anyone who has advice for me. I have a pro alto with a Black Nickel Plated Body and Silver Plated Keys,...
I agree whole heartedly with the others...DO NOT DO IT! Marching band is very hard on instruments. Besides falling through bleachers (which really does happen)...
A long q tip and some Old English scratch cover will clean your pads. I would invest in a good quality silver cloth for the keys. Liquid polish can get messy...
Excellant advice. ... From: Michael Shaffer To: cannonballsaxophones@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 8:51 AM Subject: Re: [Cannonball...
I believe that the choice you make is economic. If you can afford to buy a cheap used saxophone and not march with your Cannonball, I would do that. If you...
CannonBalls are the MK Vi's of the future. They are made with the same quality and care and professionalism as the Selmers used to be. Selmer has sold out to...
I gonna agree, I bought my sax to play not to invest in. I hope it does hold its value, but that's not why I take care of it. It's not like it's made out of...
Michael, Just out of curiosity................what is your personal axe? Do you own a Cannonball? I've owned Kings; Beuschers; Conns; Yamahas; (and even a...
Played is the operative word. The majority of the instruments in a repair shop are from high school band programs, and they did not get that way from being...
Well state, a realist! ... From: tlojking20 To: cannonballsaxophones@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [Cannonball...
The local music shop is selling a silver curved CB Soprano for around $1600, it is located in Austin, Tx. I wanted it but ordered a new CB alto instead. Ask...
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They are not the MK VI's of the future, they get their own era of glory to which nothing else can be compared to!!!!!!!!!!! TO CANNONBALL!!!!!! Vince Limon ...
Hey guys, I got carried away on the previous posts. Anyway my local repair guy has said that alot of cannonball owners in the area are having springs break off...