On Jan 1st I marched in the Mummers parade in Philly with the Ferko String Band playing a Big Bell black nickel alto. It was a cold day never getting above 30...
My suspicion is that the Cannonball pads are nicer "softer" then the rest of the horns and the stiff student model horns have cheaper pads. But you never said...
The other horns were 90% Selmer's ... the rest of the horns and the stiff student model horns have cheaper pads. ... all been Selmer Reference horns and I...
Yeah, I did an outdoor gig just before Christmas and after I sat out for two songs, I came back and a couple keys were frozen shut. I just figured it was...
We use a fog machine quite extensively in our shows and I have noticed that sometimes when I am trying to play when the fog is pretty thick that I can barely...
It's not the reed, probably, plastic reeds don't make the difference for me. I don't have that problem on my '03 tenor, but I do have the moisure/loss of...
Thank you for your research on this. I am just going to keep an eye on things and see if it continues to happen. I was really weird when it occurred. I was...
Or how about get AWAY from the fog machine! I too have very sensitive lungs and if I am close it affects my breathing AND embrochure! (Like the other guy...
Hi, My son (16) has an older European made tenor sax. He has become quite proficient and we are at point where we would like/need to buy him a better quality...
Hi Dave If you are near a Sam Ash or other Cannonball dealer you should take your son to play test as many of the tenors as possible. The different finish's...
Hi Dave, (I feel like a "broken record" on this issue, but if you haven't heard it..... James is absolutely right. Have your son get his BEST mounth-piece /...
Dave, There are of course a LOT of good saxes out there and it is lunacy to say there is one best or one size for everyone. I joined this group several years...
Dave- My 15 year old son sounds similar to your son. He has four saxes, two of which are Cannonball - one alto and one arc soprano. Everything we have read and...
Hi Leslie, and all who have responded, I appreciate all the comments, and the very common theme. I just spoke to our local Sam Ash and unfortunately they are...
Thanks for the info, I just checked out the workshop on line. New Albany is only about 2 hours from us, so would be quite affordable. I will speak to Stephen...
Hi Brad, James, Thanks for the quick response on this. We have a Sam Ash quite close so will take him over to see what they have available for him to play. We...
Hi Dave, I would just add that while new Cannonballs are still a pretty good value, used Cannonballs can be a VERY good value, because the brand still does not...
Thanks Jim, The one he gave me details on is a used T-5B Big bell stone series asking $2199, but negotiable. Have not really checked around on pricing, but...
I bought my new Stone Series Hot Spur at Sam Ash (3 years ago) for $2850. just fyi Brad.......... PS....for what it's worth......I am a "semi-pro" musician...
I bought a new big bell global series at Sam ash OFF THE WALL for $2000 including svc contract.. WE have never been happier and the people he plays with often...
Interesting note regarding the email about the jazz ensemble being "discounted points" due to a "harsh sounding Hot Spur CB"....................... That's...
Yikes! That seems steep! My dealer was charging around $2300 for NEW CB tenors a couple months ago. http://www.llmusicshop.com/ You can get used but pristine...
It is always a good idea to have a tec. on hand as you play test! All horns need a "tweek" or two! My C-balls have been cared for and perfected by Bill...
I have been playing tenor sax for 40 years but sold my selmer mark six about eight years ago. I am wanting to get another one. I had been playing it since 67...
Hi Jeff Cannonball is making a tenor called the Vintage and comes in three finishes. It is similar to the MK VI but has better action. There is a Pete...
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