Recommend me a sax.....please.
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As an absolute beginner (but one who has dabbled with the trumpet years back), I'm looking for a quality horn. Anyone here dealt with these people ?
http://www.sax.co.uk/index2.html
I'm tempted by some of the deals on that site but finding it hard to reach a decision.
I prefer the sound and scale of the tenor, too. Or should I choose an alto ?
All help appreciated, cheers
http://www.sax.co.uk/index2.html
I'm tempted by some of the deals on that site but finding it hard to reach a decision.
I prefer the sound and scale of the tenor, too. Or should I choose an alto ?
All help appreciated, cheers
Another long-lapsed player here - start with an alto. If you can play a recorder you'll find the positioning very similar (the same) for quite a few notes!
As for which brand, Jupiter and Yamaha seem to get a good rep for decent price/quality for beginners. You can then set about it with a brillo pad to get that aged 'jazz cat' effect!
As for which brand, Jupiter and Yamaha seem to get a good rep for decent price/quality for beginners. You can then set about it with a brillo pad to get that aged 'jazz cat' effect!
Edited by Taffer on Thursday 4th September 11:50
Mark V8 said:
As an absolute beginner (but one who has dabbled with the trumpet years back), I'm looking for a quality horn. Anyone here dealt with these people ?
http://www.sax.co.uk/index2.html
I'm tempted by some of the deals on that site but finding it hard to reach a decision.
I prefer the sound and scale of the tenor, too. Or should I choose an alto ?
All help appreciated, cheers
Hi mark - I've got an Earlham Pro Tenor that I'd been considering parting with. Would prefer it went to a PHer! Just sat on a stand looking unloved at the mo.http://www.sax.co.uk/index2.html
I'm tempted by some of the deals on that site but finding it hard to reach a decision.
I prefer the sound and scale of the tenor, too. Or should I choose an alto ?
All help appreciated, cheers
PM me if you want to know more.
Can't believe I missed this! I'm a (part time) pro gigging sax player, (full time) woodwind teacher. Don't worry about starting with the alto - if it's the tenor you like the sound of, start with tenor.
I did, aged 11, I struggled to lift it, and it came down to my knees! Didn't stop me playing it though! The hand positions are the same (finger stretch-wise) as the alto, the hands are just further apart.
The tenor is an "easier" blow than the alto too - it requires less embouchure pressure than the alto, so it's easier for a beginner to blow reasonably in tune.
Sax.co.uk are great, I buy all my kit from them, mail order is prompt, but going to the warehouse is an experience!
Stig's offer of an Earlham tenor is a good one. They make decent quality, in tune, beginner-to-intermediate level saxophones. For that budget range, anything Jupiter/Earlham/Trevor James should be fine.
I did, aged 11, I struggled to lift it, and it came down to my knees! Didn't stop me playing it though! The hand positions are the same (finger stretch-wise) as the alto, the hands are just further apart.
The tenor is an "easier" blow than the alto too - it requires less embouchure pressure than the alto, so it's easier for a beginner to blow reasonably in tune.
Sax.co.uk are great, I buy all my kit from them, mail order is prompt, but going to the warehouse is an experience!
Stig's offer of an Earlham tenor is a good one. They make decent quality, in tune, beginner-to-intermediate level saxophones. For that budget range, anything Jupiter/Earlham/Trevor James should be fine.
Chris71 said:
Not a horn player myself, but the missus is and swears by Yangisawa if that helps...
Yanagisawa are great (I play their entry level Tenor - which is fine, and has a big tone), but they are above an entry level budget if buying new. My tenor cost £1250 new, and that was their cheapest. You can pay well over £3000 for one of their top of the range saxes!Stig said:
I PM'd Mark about my Earlham but no reply? So if anyone else is interested, drop me a PM
Stiggy ! I've been awaiting your reply mate !I responded with an email saying I would take it and thanking you for the pics and suggesting Payment methods etc...
You clearly have'nt received it....
Bloody Yahoo Mail.....I'll try again now,
Cheers,
Mark.
Mark V8 said:
Stig said:
I PM'd Mark about my Earlham but no reply? So if anyone else is interested, drop me a PM
Stiggy ! I've been awaiting your reply mate !I responded with an email saying I would take it and thanking you for the pics and suggesting Payment methods etc...
You clearly have'nt received it....
Bloody Yahoo Mail.....I'll try again now,
Cheers,
Mark.
happy honkin'
Stig said:
Mark V8 said:
Stig said:
I PM'd Mark about my Earlham but no reply? So if anyone else is interested, drop me a PM
Stiggy ! I've been awaiting your reply mate !I responded with an email saying I would take it and thanking you for the pics and suggesting Payment methods etc...
You clearly have'nt received it....
Bloody Yahoo Mail.....I'll try again now,
Cheers,
Mark.
happy honkin'
I sent it about 15mins ago.....
Oh, you have. Sorry.
Speak to you soon
Edited by Mark V8 on Tuesday 9th September 17:10
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