Klarinet Archive - Posting 000009.txt from 2007/03

From: Tom Puwalski <tski1128@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Tenor Saxophone Question
Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:57:42 -0500

I've been working on a guide book for clarinetists who have saxual
problems, and in it I highly recommend clarinetist in getting a
yamaha 52 series sax, alto, tenor or bari. The things can be found
on ebay for next to nothing, less than $100 repair seems to put them
in awesome condition. There isn't a gig that I wouldn't play a 52 on.
I have friends playing 52s on vegas pit gigs. It will work on jobs,
you can make money with these horns! Real money and play real gigs,
where real people pay you to play. Try that with a $5000 Tosca!
Tom Puwalski, Former soloist with the U.S Army Field Band, author of
"The Clarinetists Guide to Klezmer", Clarinetist with The Atonement.
AND featured soloist with Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble on the
first night of Clarfest

On Mar 1, 2007, at 6:20 PM, Fred Jacobowitz wrote:

> 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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