Since mouthpieces for Cannonball Saxes are a regular topic, I'd like to put my $0.02, in. For the Cannonball B5 Tenor I previously owned, if you're looking...
I also have had the same problem with my SS tenor...my repair man's advice is always blame the horn first...after many attempts to adjust it out I had some...
tony, give me your example of fixing your problem, my name is larry pelton, i too have the problem, so i would like to thank you in advance, larry pelton ... ...
Embouchure and support can easily create the problem. but the horn may also have the problem too. It is always good to have someone experienced play your...
In my experience I tightened the corners of my mouth in and tried to "float" my top teeth off the mouthpiece...going for more of the "O" shape to my...
I was wondering if there could be a mouthpiece problem that could cause this (any experts out there on this?). If the table is not flat and/or the back of the...
Isn't that the Allard theory - I don't know much about it. My Embouchure is more or less what was (is) taught from the Paris Conservatory. The Teal method is...
Yes, that was what I discovered for baritone vs. tenor--on bari, the m/p mostly rests on the lower lip. All the difference in the world with sound. Leslie...
... cause ... and/or ... side ... just ... goes ... did ... properly ... the ... by ... different ... check ... Don't know if this will help but a couple weeks...
The proprietor of Discount reeds http://www.discountreed.com/ Sold me (on) the Vandoren Reed Resurfacer, a plexiglas plate with fine-grained abrasive embedded...
thanks tony, that's what i'm trying to do at this time also with my embouchure, this helps me knowing that i'm working in the right direction, again, thank you...
To all who have assisted me with this issue, I think i found a working solution. There was an air leak not visable using a string light. I kept playing on the...
As Eric found out you can easily have leaks in your instrument and not really know it. I use two types of leak lights when I check for leaks: the kind that you...
forgot to mention. here's is a simple method to determine if there is a leak, but only if you know what it should sound like. Close all your keys. Then open...
Eureka!! Great. There is just so many moving parts on a saxophone it can be tough to find the solutions to some of these problems. And, since everyone uses...
Eric this would be the A key The A key actually closes 3 separate tone holes, and is the most difficult on the upper stack It closes the top tone hole in the...
... If they are regularly played, most saxophones can be improved by yearly maintenance, generally called a playing condition (PC) check. Cannonballs from the...
I HAVE BEEN PLAYING SELMER AND YAMAHA'S FOR OVER 40 YRS NOW AND AM INTERESTED IN BUYING A PRO BIG BELL ALTO SAX. HAVE SENT 3 REQUEST OVER THE CANNONBALL...
Hi Phil Contact Separk Music in Winston Salem NC. Even though I live in South Florida I was able to play test a Mad Meg Alto on three concerts while touring...
Moore Music Co.,Greensboro,Nc ... From: perflip To: cannonballsaxophones@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 1:18 PM Subject: [Cannonball Saxophones]...
... do, ... get ... get ... drive ... too. ... I'm sorry I can offer no opinion to your question, however, maybe you can help me. I'm in the market for a...
Hello All: I'm a pretty mechanical guy, but when I have had key problems with my BB Tenor, I wasn't able to figure out what needed to change. I would like to...
I just wanted to thank James Bjork publicly for his contributions to me and other players. James helped me a year or so ago when I had some problem and posted...
OK, so I am a bit of a hack. I'm pretty sure I have a factory #7 mouthpiece on my BB Tenor. It is the only mouthpiece I have ever used on this horn. I...
hello fred, try www.saxgourmet.com, he has a very goof video, & yes you can do you own horn, i rebuilt my alto & it was fun, but you have to put screws back ...
Fred, There's plenty of books / videos out there Here's several in one place http://www.musicmedic.com/catalog/categories/cat_4.html Ferreestools.com has one...
Wow. I wasn't expecting THIS when I logged in to check in on the forum. I'm glad I can be of service to Fred and/or anyone else. There are many players here...
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