Klarinet Archive - Posting 000008.txt from 2007/03

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fbjacobo@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Tenor Saxophone Question
Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:20:27 -0500

Paul,
While the YTS is definitely better than the Bundy, the Bundy is just
fine for beginners. I know a Jazzer here who is a killer sax player and
plays on his Bundy. They are quite durable, being made to stand up to
kids' abuse. If price is a consideration, the Bundy is a reasonable
choice.
That said, virtually ANY reputable company (like Boosey, e.g.) will
make a playable student instrument which will last for decades, with
regular maintenance. Among student instruments, the quality of sound
and tuning are not as much of an issue as for professional instruments.
The thing to look for, in my 25 years of experience teaching, is
durability and, for an adult, a comfortable key layout. All modern
student instruments are designed for little hands and this, can be
uncomfortable to an adult. If you have large hands, I would recommend
looking for an older (before 1960) used instrument (like an old Evette
or Conn) or even a used professional instrument. Whatever you buy, if
you get advanced enough for tone and tuning to be an issue, you will be
ready to trade up to a better horn anyway.

Fred Jacobowitz

Kol Haruach Klezmer Band
Ebony and Ivory Duo
On Mar 1, 2007, at 4:59 PM, Bill Foss wrote:

> I would suggest a uses "YTS" (Yamaha). In the last 6 years or so, I
> have found these instruments to be far better than the Bundy in every
> respect. Try eBay.
>
> Bill Foss
> US Army Retired
> USC Aiken, Clarinet Professor
> Director of Bands, Aiken Prep
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Jewell" <paul@-----.org>
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 4:46 PM
> Subject: [kl] Tenor Saxophone Question
>
>
>> Good evening everyone!
>>
>> First of all, introductions: my name is Paul Jewell, and I am an
>> amateur clarinet player based in the UK. I have been playing for
>> about 6 years, and enjoy playing in small groups for pleasure and
>> occasional fund raising for charity.
>>
>> I apologise for asking a question about saxophones in the klarinet
>> list, but having lurked for several weeks, it appears that many of
>> you are knowledgeable in both areas.
>>
>> Anyway, here are the questions - What is the considered opinion on
>> the Selmer Bundy Tenor Saxophone? Would it be suitable for a
>> beginner/intermediate saxophone player? The other instrument I have
>> seen is a Boosey and Hawkes 400 tenor. Any views on this one?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Paul
>>
>>
>>
>>
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