Online Vintage Instrument Repair Manual
A few weeks ago someone—I can’t remember who now, the last couple months really have been a bit of a blur—posted a link to a …
Musings
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A Saxophone? In Jazz Bands? Pity.
The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax in the early 1840s; made its public début at the Paris Industrial Exhibition in 1844; and was patented …
Being Held Back By Your Gear
I think we can all agree that nothing’s more frustrating than having problems with our saxophones. Improperly functioning gear is a common reason for a …
Some Thoughts About The Current Crop Of School Baris & The Resulting Impact On Player Retention
Yesterday I spent nearly half of the day at my tech’s shop. I went to pick up my JK-stencilled Jubilee (Toneking) alto that David had …
An Early Onslaught Of Christmas Kitsch
Maybe it’s just my advancing age, but it seems to me that every year Christmas stuff is promoted earlier and earlier. When I was a …
