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Title: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dalandan on July 11, 2008, 05:04:48 PM
sa lahat ng mga sax players, here's our thread. :)

anything about the saxophone goes. i've been playing for 6 years already. started in high school. currently playing a yas 2. sweet sax. moved up from an old conn.

share your stories here at the sax thread.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: jazper on July 11, 2008, 06:35:36 PM
OK YAN YAS 23 SAME HERE YAN DIN ANG GAMIT KO BEFORE I WAS PLAYING REGAL FROM LAZER I USED ALSO CON AND SOME OTHER HORN BUT THE BEST ANG YAMAHA, NAPAKA LUWAG HIPAN FOR ME ITS 2ND FROM SELMER, HATE KO ANG PARROT MAGANDA ANG TUNOG PAG BAGO HABANG TUMATAGAL PUMAPANGET BALIGTAD, DAPAT PAG TUMATAGAL GUMAGANDA LALO NA PAG NALULUMA. ASK KO LANG SA MGA USER PAKI POST NAMAN DITO KUNG SAAN MAKAKAKUHA NG LEATHER PADS FOR SAX YUNG LEATHER LANG MISMO BEFORE NAKAKUHA AKO SA MR QUICKY BY ORDER KAYA LANG MEDYO MAKAPAL PA NG KONTI. BUT ITS WORKING..
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on July 12, 2008, 01:57:22 AM
Jazper,
ask mang pany...711-2641....
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: cedflutist on July 12, 2008, 04:55:36 AM
ok to. tagal ko to inantay. 8 years na ko sax player, galing ako bundy II, nag vito. at sa wakas nakuha ko na gusto ko selmer mark VII. sana may sharing din ng mga ideas dito. 
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on July 12, 2008, 09:03:53 AM
Cedflutist,
 what's your set up?.. post mo naman sa isang thread.....ok b ang Mk VII mo, ang akin i sold it a week after i bought it...medyo parang ngongo ang tunog.. unlike the other vii i tried..but i also got a vii tenor..w/c is ok...mas malaki nga lang ang tunog ng LA sax ko...pero meaty ang vii .......cge, palaguin natin ang mga manunurotot!!!!!he,he,he,..
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: jazper on July 12, 2008, 09:30:59 AM
cedflutist si lester ba to taga laguna? c leroy to after 8 naaalala mo? les number mo? mukang bigtym ka na ah nakuha mo na yung selmer? kamusta na yung soprano? working gud pa ba?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: Rexmusic on July 13, 2008, 05:55:11 AM
mga bro.. hingi sana ako ng tulong... ngayon lang kasi ako mag sasax.. ang balak ko alto sax..

hingi sana ako ng tips at suggestion kung ano bibilhin ko..

ask na din ako ng tips about alto sax..

thanks... gusto ko din maging sax player..

ang sarap ng feel ng tunog! Aztig! YEAH! SALAMAT!..

pag may bebenta kayo sakin.. text nyo ko d2 09219940904-REX

ROCK ON!!
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on July 13, 2008, 06:12:30 AM
What is your price range?

Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: cedflutist on July 15, 2008, 09:24:09 AM
Dingricon,

Set up ko, alto, soprano at flute. ok ung Mark VII ko sir. sarap ng tunog. sayang naman ung MK VII mo, hirap pa naman humanap ngayon ng selmer. depende rin siguro sa gamit mo mouthpiece at sa condition ng saxophone. also malaking factor din ang sound system pag sa live gigs.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on July 15, 2008, 03:06:27 PM
not all selmer saxes are alike, based on experience....kahit na VI pa...pero i think mas ok ang 62II ko doon sa vii na yon,stuffy and tunog...not open,although it plays easy top to bottom...pero you can feel it when you compare it to 3-5 horns side by side.......forget to tell that i also suspecting that vii was relacquered, done in factory...so beware of some relacquered horns... :wink:
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dalandan on July 15, 2008, 08:51:04 PM
well, kung starter sax, kahit anong midrange muna. i suggest mid-range para naman hindi panget talaga yung tunog mo sa simula at ganahan ka i-pursue. pero hindi naman super mahal para if ever ayaw mo na, may resale value pa siya at hindi ka nagsayang masyado ng pera.

maniwala kayo diyan. parents ko nagturo sa akin niyan. hehehe. sabi nila sa akin yan 6 years ago. :D
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on July 16, 2008, 12:20:57 AM

.......from my experience !tama ka dyan dalandan !....korek!!!  :-D :-D :-D
so sa mga students ko ganon din ang sinasabi ko!...
basta decent...need not be brand new...as long as it plays easy top to bottom...no leaks and the most important -  in tune !..remember the Fernando brand in the 90's?...matigas ang ulo ng isang student ko...gusto bago, makintab, ayaw makinig...to cut the story short, ....instead of buying the king super 20...ayon ....alam nyo na...ang pagsisi ay sa huli .. :x :x
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: Rexmusic on July 16, 2008, 06:15:08 AM
sige sundin ko mga payo nyo mga bro!... try ko maghanap ng 2nd hand na alto sax.. .. thanks sa mga advise! Rockon! :-D

-mga dude if you know someone that can help me find 2nd hand alto sax.. please inform me. thanks! YEAH!!!! Rock!!  :-D
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dalandan on July 18, 2008, 09:42:54 PM
sir dingricon,

ayun nga po. but i had a fernando din po. and it plays okay naman. :)

i love playing my sax. hirap lang kasi maingay magpractice. hehehe.

anyway, extra info sa mga gusto bumili ng sax: buy something you will love to play. it goes along with the price and quality yung feeling mo na GUSTO mong tinutugtog ang instrumento.

a sax is NOT an instrument that will yield immediate results. it takes years of practice to get good tone. ako 6 years na, sa tingin ko hindi ako magaling by any means. i can read notes and play some tunes pero yung feel ko sa sax mejo kulang pa. sana makatulong ako sa mga budding saxy people. :D
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: clversax on July 18, 2008, 11:43:02 PM
hey!! mga dudist!! 7 years na ku alto sax player>> and yon di kuna binitiwan tong yamaha ko! ung lumang model but astig tumunog> pina general repair ku siya last december sa bulacan .. and sabi nila papangit din tunog. but i didnt notice. ganun padin aman. lalo nga lumuwag ung grabe e.. gusto ku magkaron ng flute ung mura lang, nanghihiram lang kasi ku e.. baka may alam kau> tnx!
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on July 18, 2008, 11:50:07 PM
Dalandan,

I heard, Fernando (JB brand) improved a lot...my experience is on the 90's...isa pa noon ang Musicmate..siguro ok na rin ito ngayon.. I tried a lot of copies from China (Topsax,Legend,Toulour etc..)and some are better than Taiwan Made...yong iba naman,wow ! grabe !..puede nang pabigat sa bangka.....nasa factory din kasi yan!...One brand i tried from the PHilippines is the Regal, galing Lyric Music.. ok naman..anyway, sa mga nais mag aral..lao na may forum na tayo.. sugod na!.. we're here to help ......
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on July 18, 2008, 11:52:17 PM
clvrsax,
 YAS 23 ba ang sax mo?...sino sa Bulacan ang kilala mo.. i'm looking for Mang Boy Gonzales' number sa Baliwag..Banda 14?.....baka kilala mo?.....
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: aeus on July 19, 2008, 09:40:18 AM
Just been to Mang Pany's house in Blumentrit. He got several of vintage alto sax for sale, looking for a tenor sax din kasi pero wala daw siyang tenor ngayon.

You may want to check Mang Pany's alto saxes. His CP# 09185220550.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: aeus on July 19, 2008, 11:29:06 AM
Mga kapamilya at kapuso....naks.   I suggest never have your sax replated. Karamihan daw talaga sa mga relacquered instruments ay magbabago ang tunog like magiging ngongo. Eventually maiisipan mag shift sa ibang brand. Please note that the value ng replated instrument goes down. Kaya payo nila di bale nang kupas na kupas, dito lalo lalabas ang maganda niyang tunog.

Most pro players doesn't care about the look, pero yung tunog ang hinahanap. Tots Tolentino alto selmer niya is kupas na kupas. Nakaka in love... yung sax ha, hohoho. Sarap pakingan.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: saxomophoner on July 30, 2008, 06:30:10 AM
wow! ayus ah, ganda naman mga gamit n'yo.. ako nagsimula sa conn 21m alto sax,(actually hanggang ngayon ito parin gamit ko hehe..) pang student lang alto ko pero natuwa naman ako dahil maganda narin tunog.. 1998 ang naaalala kong taon kung kelan ako nagstart magsax,sa marching band sa baguio,sinubukan ko talaga matuto kasi nahiya ako sa tatay ko dahil brand new nila nabili ni ermat un horn ko.. hehe may sop ako last year ko nakuha at awa ng diyos nabili ko mula sa sarili kong bulsa haha kaso uhhrmm,maxtone lang brand ahehe ayus din naman hapy narin ako natry ko gumamit ng ibang sax.. ayus!!

naghahanap ako ngayon ng matinong mouthpiece para sa sop ko,ahehe may alam ba kayo ung ok din naman sa bulsa hehe..
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on July 30, 2008, 08:32:17 AM
i-pm mo c Cedflutist para sa sop mpc.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: cedflutist on July 30, 2008, 02:19:02 PM
he he kilala ko yan si saxomophoner. di ko pa sure kung benta ko ung mouthpiece ko for soprano, pag dumating na cguro ung order ko, benta ko na.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: maxi_musikero on July 31, 2008, 08:43:35 PM
do you really need to study sax when you are younger?  pag mga late teen ka na, too late na daw?  :-)
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: ztr on July 31, 2008, 09:48:59 PM
hmm medyo baguhan lng ako sa sax.. hmm CG conn lng un gamit ko... hmm medyo luma na din tlga pero auz pa nmn ung 2nog... aun lng,,,
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on August 01, 2008, 02:28:09 AM
ztr, bakit naman may "LNG" sa cgconn !..dapat "cgconn ang gamit ko"!... :-D
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: cedflutist on August 01, 2008, 06:58:48 AM
do you really need to study sax when you are younger?  pag mga late teen ka na, too late na daw?  :-)

Sir di ako agree dun kasi ako late na ko nagstart magsax, ok naman, depende sayo kung masipag ka. isa pa wala ako formal lesson, kung gusto mo talaga matuto kaya mo yun sir.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on August 01, 2008, 08:06:31 AM
ztr, bakit naman may "LNG" sa cgconn !..dapat "cgconn ang gamit ko"!... :-D

+ 100

sarap ng tunog non. ..mayron din akong alto at tenor conns. . .ansarap.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: ztr on August 02, 2008, 11:26:21 AM
ung may ari nun lolo ko.. nung una ko nakita ung totoong may ari nagtirik kame ng kandila para sa kanya.. wahaha toink :-o
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: anna05 on September 08, 2008, 07:46:20 PM
Hi guys, I'm not a sax player, but I am looking for one. Does anyone here live around alabang/las pinas area? My boss is looking for a saxophonist who offers lessons. If you are interested, please reply to this message ASAP as in super ASAP. Thanks!  :-D
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: mozart123 on September 15, 2008, 11:32:42 PM
curious nabasa ko sa website that you have to start using an alto sax and not a tenor sax bakit mas mahirap ba matutunan tenor?

i remember in the eighties nineties wasn't there an eddie k who was into saxophone? tama ba name?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on September 16, 2008, 03:00:07 AM
you can start on either alto or tenor.....but not on soprano & baritone...
The alto sax  is highly recommended if you can't carry the tenor (mostly applicable for kids in marching bands..)
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: samsa on September 16, 2008, 12:25:22 PM
curious nabasa ko sa website that you have to start using an alto sax and not a tenor sax bakit mas mahirap ba matutunan tenor?

i remember in the eighties nineties wasn't there an eddie k who was into saxophone? tama ba name?

Para sa akin mas madali ang tenor kung ok sa iyo ang length nito, mas madali basahin ang mga notes nito compare sa alto. Sa parehong piyesa minsan ang alto ay may 5 na sharps at ang tenor ay may 3 to 4 na sharps lang. Malaking bagay ito nakakalito, nakakahiya masintunado, ngek! Kung sabagay sanayan lang naman yan.

I suggest start with alto sax parin kung nag uumpisa ka, pag nasanay ka na dito, madali mo nang gamitin ang tenor. Gook luck Bro !
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on September 16, 2008, 12:55:09 PM
Life is too short bro  :wink:  kung san ka masaya don ka. . .hehehe. . .

mas forgiving ang embrochure ng tenor kumpara sa alto. . pero it needs a lot of air  :-)

I'm still a newbie. . pero mas gusto ko talga ang tunog ng tenor. . . kaya ayon . .concentrate ako sa tenor. . . hehehe. .
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: mozart123 on September 16, 2008, 09:17:31 PM
thanks so ok ba bumili sa jb music ng alto sax or should i just save for a vintage sax yung sinasabi nyo mang pany?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: moustachedreams on October 08, 2008, 04:42:55 PM
napadpad ako sa thread na ito kasi i was browsing for a pocket saxophone (ung xaphoon)...anyway, gusto rin matuto eh.ang sarap ng dating ng tunog and i also love jazz music pero ung tipong mga standards lang(so far). i have yet to explore other types of the genre or perhaps listen to some other musicians din. pero gusto ko talaga matuto kasi tatay ko tsaka 2 uncles ko eh dating drum and bugle corps members(THE 27th LANCER) :mrgreen:, french horn gamit nila, eh pareho lang din daw ng principle.hehe, yun lang! sana may mga advices akong mapulot from u mga SAXY PEOPLE. maraming salamat!  :-)
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: saxplayer21 on October 09, 2008, 01:57:39 AM
thanks so ok ba bumili sa jb music ng alto sax or should i just save for a vintage sax yung sinasabi nyo mang pany?

dude... kung sa JB ka bibili.... magsama ka ng marunong sa sax or sa music instruments at syempre magdala ka ng pangbayadhehehe..... then try mo rin kung hindi ka hirap patunugin.... kung kay mang pany ka naman, pera na lang ang dalhin mo.... 8-)
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: terence_capocyan on October 13, 2008, 02:09:07 AM
hi im new here
nag enroll ako sa yamaha ng lessons pero di ko natapos
so parang maguumpisa lang ulit ako
hehe
i have this Conn Alto Sax
N 35XXX ang serial
can anyone tell me about it?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on October 13, 2008, 08:59:25 AM
N prefix horns are from the 70's...any pics?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: terence_capocyan on October 13, 2008, 09:10:11 AM
will take pics sir
antay lang
hehe
wait
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: terence_capocyan on October 13, 2008, 09:22:46 AM
here are some snopshots sir
ang if may ask din magkano usually ang cost ng mga ganito
para may idea lang po ako
inayos to ng teacher ko dati sa yamaha eh
paid P3,500
pinalitan mga pads at nilagyan ng mga corks
napagtripan kong gamitin kasi sayang nasstock lang
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff76/tewy_blue/IMG_6251.jpg)
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff76/tewy_blue/IMG_6249.jpg)
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff76/tewy_blue/IMG_6246.jpg)
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff76/tewy_blue/IMG_6247.jpg)
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: samsa on October 13, 2008, 02:04:41 PM
The letter "N" before the serial number stands for Nogales. This saxes were produced in Nogales, Mexico.

Siguro mga 25k together with a pro mothpiece. Good luck!  :-)
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: terence_capocyan on October 13, 2008, 04:54:55 PM
ok pa kaya itong sax na ito? i am planning kasi na ipaayos man kung mas sira
or mas ok na ibenta at bumili ng mas ok na sax?
it has a selmer mouth piece sir
anyway
about dun sa pagka plated nya, may nabasa ako na makakaapekto ito
kahit ba sa labas lang sya ipa replated makakaapekto din? or pag sa loob lang?
thanks
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on October 13, 2008, 05:49:14 PM
Mahal kung 25k ang benta en then made in mexico. Makakabili ka na ng Vintage Conn na made in usa sa ganyang price or Buescher .. etc..

Gud luck bro
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on October 14, 2008, 01:39:21 AM
it's a "shooting star"..mahal ang 25,000 baka half of that pwede na..mga 12,000-15,000 cguro .... kung walang dents...add konti..??anong mouthpiece na kasama?....
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: terence_capocyan on October 14, 2008, 07:39:30 AM
new to this
pero selmer ang nakalagay
ehehe
sorry bago lang talaga ako
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on October 14, 2008, 10:36:13 AM
yup, parang shooting star . ..a student horn.  iba pa rin ang Conn na made in USA bro.

Kung Selmer C* ang nakalagay, you'll get a bnew in JB at ~2.5k.

Good luck on selling bro  :-)

Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: terence_capocyan on October 14, 2008, 12:42:03 PM
i think ill keep this one na lang  :-D
a student horn deserves a student owner  :-D
inaaral ko pa naman eh
meron ba kayong alam na ok na tutorial na video?
like in youtube?
i have a copy ng tutorial ni eric marienthal ok sya
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on October 14, 2008, 03:40:01 PM
don't get me wrong ha. .. . .nung sinabi ko na student horn yung shooting star. 

Gaya mo. . .student din ako  :-D

Binenta ko yung YAS 32 na almost brand new dahil ok na sa Conn at MASAYA na ako sa tunog non:wink:

an pinaka-importante ay mag-enjoy sa pag-ihip  8-) 
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: terence_capocyan on October 14, 2008, 05:45:46 PM
ah
hehe
nag eenjoy naman ako
nga lang nabibitin ako eh
pero kailangan maging patient
haha
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on October 15, 2008, 12:14:03 AM
is the mouthpiece a selmer s80?....any other letters or model like "soloist",jazz etc...
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on October 15, 2008, 12:16:09 AM
kung gusto mo ..i "consign" mo kay Mang Pany... tell him your price.. kuha lang sya ng 10%..he will even give you the tel.number of the buyer if you want...fair yon!...
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on October 15, 2008, 12:23:54 AM
...teka keep mo na lang muna yan!!!! :-D :-D
saka ka mo na ibenta pag nag upgrade ka !!!
we're recruiting new sax players here!!!!!!! :-D :-D

BTW, i sent you some books on pdf file...
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on October 15, 2008, 08:44:12 AM
boss ding ako din. .penge din ng lessons.. . .heehhehe.. ..
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on October 15, 2008, 09:22:03 AM
send me you email ad..... :-D
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: terence_capocyan on October 15, 2008, 09:24:11 AM
ay thanks sir dingricon
selmer paris made in france tapos sa ilalim LT ano yun?
hehe
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: rodelmaliwat on October 16, 2008, 06:27:53 PM
rock all the saxy people! :mrgreen: uhmm. I play sax for almost 8 years, and then nagstop for 3 years and at this time pinagpatuloy ko ang pagtugtog ko. Pero parang nakakapanibago dahil cguro sa 3 taon n natigil ito, actually marami na ako nakalimutang mga pyesang dati kong tinutugtog. Sa ngayon nakabili ako ng mga mumurahing instrumento at gusto kong pag-aralan ang mga pyesa ni Kenny G, ngunit wala akong alam kung saan makakakuha o makakabili ng libro niya, sinubukan ko nang maghanap sa internet pero wala akong nakita.

I just want to ask if somebody has a book or sheets of Kenny G., especially Silhouette, and somebody who can share some places, where can I find and buy the book.

Thanks..
MABUHAY ANG MGA MANONOROTOT!!! :-D

Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on October 17, 2008, 02:33:24 PM
trees,
email mo ? para sa beginner's bk...

Rodel,
email me at dingricon sa yahoo..alto sax ba ang gamit mo?

Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: ztr on December 15, 2008, 02:11:24 PM
sir ding ako din penge ng file liongriever18@yahoo.com email ko, ok lng po ba?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: blindgin on January 02, 2009, 04:08:07 PM
I have an alto sax but don't know how to play it. I just got it from my dad. Can you guys help me find a sax teacher here in metro manila. PM me please.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on January 04, 2009, 04:27:07 AM
ztr,
 i sent you the files weeks ago.. have u recieved it?..
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: ztr on February 21, 2009, 07:17:01 PM
yep salamat sir ^^
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: helga pataki on February 22, 2009, 08:22:45 PM
ay thanks sir dingricon
selmer paris made in france tapos sa ilalim LT ano yun?
hehe


i think it's selmer paris LT (Larry Teal) :)
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: krimson on June 14, 2009, 09:58:06 AM
Hi po mga sirs, I was just wonderin, parang na enganyo tuloy ako mag sax sa kababasa palang nitong hibla. Mga sirs, may alam ba kayong music store na bebenta ng magandang sax (brand new) there in manila? Please help me!  :-D BTW, anu pala kaibahan ng vintage sa brand new?  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on June 23, 2009, 03:16:28 PM
BTW, anu pala kaibahan ng vintage sa brand new?   

brand new -bago !
vintage -luma!   :-D :-D :-D

 i prefer the newer model, mas madaling tipaan.. esp. the high keys (D,Eb, F),ang problema sa vintage (most of them)..ang g3, low notes key, also kulang na din yong iba ,walang f fork, or alt. Bb..etc..
 pero vintage saxes has better tone than d newer ones, most newer saxes, have brighter tone..pero, you can shape your sound or tone using various kind of mouthpieces.(dark, bright ,baffled, etc..) ingat sa old saxes.baka sobrang luma di na maitonu,,esp, pag walang L (low tone) na tatak.. di mo maitotono sa 440......ano pa ba? email mo na lang ako if got specific question...cge,!
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: krimson on June 23, 2009, 07:28:21 PM
Nag email po ako sayo Sir. Dingricon...  :-D :-D :-D
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: essentis on July 06, 2009, 08:18:27 PM
hello sirs!
newbie lang po ako....very interested in learning sax, pangarap ko na yun high school pa lang he he he he  .....baka meron kayong me rerecommend na sax teacher around ortigas area (ok lang kahit manila/QC/mkti), available to teach on weekends (me work kasi ako). Actually wala pa rin akong sax, so sana rent muna if ok....i'm also looking for a vintage sax or yung affordable lang....actually, i want to use the first lesson to get tips on how/where to buy a sax, newbie lang nga kasi......

Thanks!
Del
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: XYLER01 on October 06, 2009, 06:57:56 PM
Hi guys!

Newbie lang po, just registered myself a moment a ago. Actually matagal ko na gusto matuto ng sax and now im planning on buying one sa raon kaso i dont know anything about it nor know someone na player na nung instrumentna pwede ko isama para gabayan ako sa pagpili. any suggestions po?

And one more thing, me friend kasi ako sa UP diliman, conservatory of music and me inooffer daw ang college nila na extended program. Ok lang kaya na mag start ako from there? without any knowledge AT ALL? Maraming salamt po sa reply in advance! peace!

Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: fenderstrat101 on November 04, 2009, 12:24:23 PM
mga sir pa advise.. yung sax player namin gusto benta yung conn nya . nkascribe dun 1910 manufacturd date..any idea about the value? it's fully functional.gnagamit pa sa gigs. tnx!
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on November 04, 2009, 02:04:47 PM
anong model yan?
1910 is a patent date.
Serial number?,
Low pitch?
original plating or relacquered ?
original case, mouthpiece?..condition?
soldered parts etc..
Are higher keys adjusted ? esp. high D, Eb, E...
condition of pads? -new, old, good ,very good, some replaced , etc...
dings, dents?
pictures?...
these are just some of the important  things to consider to determine the value!

Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: fenderstrat101 on November 04, 2009, 08:11:41 PM
tnx sir ding. will try to ask these details. :-)
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: shockwel on November 11, 2009, 06:42:30 PM
hi saxy people. im new here. kakaregister ko lang. i play the guitar pero matagal ko na talagang gustong matuto magsax. any suggestions on where i should start? wala kasi ako alam sa pagbasa ng nota. should i read about theories first and buy the sax later? or should i buy a saxophone now and try to apply what i learn as i do self study? thanks for the replies.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on November 11, 2009, 07:12:31 PM

bro, kung anung gusto mong tunog...sundin mo ang yung kalooban.  life is too short...lalo na't laganap na ang "2012"  :-D

try to borrow a sax and get a teacher bro.  Kung sa tingin mo na gusto mo talgang mag-sax then saka ka bumili  :wink:   
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on November 12, 2009, 01:12:22 AM
tama si bro.trees!...you better start now!... wag mo nang patagalin!.. i can send you books in pdf file,just pm  me your email ad., some members here can meet you in person to give you lessons or help you out..i can give you some names to contact too.. saan bang location mo?.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: shockwel on November 12, 2009, 09:51:53 AM
@trees
kaso sir wala ako kaibigan na nagsasax e. tsaka ang mahal ng sax lessons. so baka self study lang talaga ako. ang problem ko is kung bibili na ba ako ng sax para maapply ko yung mga natututunan ko sa mga nababasa ko.

@dingricon
i already sent you a pm. sana nga bro may willing magtutor. pero yung mura lang sana. tinignan ko sa yamaha school ang mahal ng rates nila per hour e. sige sir pahingi ako contacts. thanks!
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on November 12, 2009, 01:29:20 PM
Bro, believe me. . ibang-iba ang sax kaysa gitara.  :wink:  pede kang mag-air  sa guitar. . pero sa sax. . .hmm ....wala pa naman akong naririnig na nag-e-air sax  :|   hahahaha  :-D

Btw, nagstart muna akong mag-gitara (16 years na akong nag-gigitara..on/off  :lol:) ... Sa sax ko natagpuan ang tunog na hinahanap ko.  Binenta lahat ng electric guitar ko para sa sax....
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: oliva1972 on November 12, 2009, 05:32:27 PM
kung may banda malapit sa inyo (big band), normally, if you're really interested, they will teach you for free, and even let you use their instrument for free, ang trade-in lang is once na matuto ka na, sa kanila ka sasamang banda at hindi sa kalaban nila... pwede ka sumama sa iba as long as walang engagement ang banda nila.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on November 13, 2009, 07:27:58 AM
shockwel,
 check your pm.. i sent some info.......
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: thirdverse86 on November 29, 2009, 01:18:49 AM
tama si bro.trees!...you better start now!... wag mo nang patagalin!.. i can send you books in pdf file,just pm  me your email ad., some members here can meet you in person to give you lessons or help you out..i can give you some names to contact too.. saan bang location mo?.
hello sir.. pwede rin bang mag pasend ng mga books na pdf? jvaldezeds@yahoo.com
  :-Dthanks and God bless!
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on November 29, 2009, 01:45:36 AM
pls .check your email !!!!! :wink:
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: sonnyjohanna on December 01, 2009, 01:24:58 AM
hi guys, need advise, My friend is looking for a sax player for her wedding,  is 1k budget is enough just for few songs?...around QC area..
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: shockwel on December 10, 2009, 03:23:31 PM
mga sirs tingin nyo kapag bumili ako ng sax today at nagsimulang mag-self study, will i be able to play at least 1 composition on my wedding on march 2010? or will it take more time than 3 months to learn how to play the sax on my own.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on December 10, 2009, 03:44:12 PM
kayang kaya yan bro!.. PM me if got questions...
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: bermudastreet on December 27, 2009, 10:29:52 PM
mga sir ask ko lang po ano po ba magandang brand na mura pero magandang quality para sa begginer na kagaya ko?? salamat  :-D
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: bermudastreet on December 27, 2009, 10:36:39 PM
.....na alto sax po salamat  :-D
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: arrianna on December 28, 2009, 09:15:43 AM
Hello Saxy People,

Newbie po ako. Gusto ko po sanang magtanong kung may alam po kayong bilihan ng second hand na sax. Gusto ko po talagang matuto. Lalong nakakaenganyo 'tong thread na 'to. HAHA.

Salamats :)
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on December 28, 2009, 03:04:32 PM
.....na alto sax po salamat  :-D

magkano ang budget mo? mayron akong alto na pakakawalan....conn "chu" alto + case + meyer 6M mpc na almost bnew. 

Hello Saxy People,

Newbie po ako. Gusto ko po sanang magtanong kung may alam po kayong bilihan ng second hand na sax. Gusto ko po talagang matuto. Lalong nakakaenganyo 'tong thread na 'to. HAHA.

Salamats :)

ano pong klaseng sax ang trip mo? alto, tenor, baritone or soprano (ala kenny G)?


tnxs
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: arrianna on December 28, 2009, 03:08:14 PM
alto po  :-D super beginner po kasi ako  :lol:

maraming salamat  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: bermudastreet on December 28, 2009, 06:54:15 PM
sa 15k po ba makakakuha na ko ng magandang alto sax for beginner?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: radsax on December 30, 2009, 04:10:56 AM
sir ding, maaari mo rin ba ako padalhan ng mga books and music sheets in pdf file thru my email radsax@yahoo.com. thanks po. God bless.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on January 02, 2010, 02:12:25 PM
bro radsax,
 anong klaseng books ba hanap mo?  theory, beginning sax etc...cge, let me know...
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: don rae on January 20, 2010, 03:09:56 AM
mga sirs, kindly help me naman. i'm buying alto sax, budget range is 20 to 25k. i am totally have no background at saxophone at all. my cousin is an average clarinet player and now, she'll shift to play saxophone. noon pa nia gusto mag sax until dumating na ung time na may budget na xa pambili. xempre i don't want our money na masayang lang. she needs to practice na then she'll play for a band. i don't know what she needs. thanks! would you recommend saxophone for beginner?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: joshuabass on February 02, 2010, 05:53:29 PM
Hi there fellow musicians... bakit parang walang active sa Blowing Section? anyway I have an alto sax im trying to learn by myself only pero parang mahirap e.. pwede pahingi tips jan... thanks 
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on February 03, 2010, 02:33:02 AM
send me pm ..or email me at dingricon at yahoo dot com...
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: saxmaryosep on February 15, 2010, 12:21:19 AM
mga sir help me may tanong ako which is better ang sound, silver or gold plated sax? or does it have any difference in tones.
beginner lang po ako. nag self aral lang po kc may nakita me sa internet na mga lessons. ang hirap pala ng nota kaya pinakinggan ko nalang ang mga mp3s ko sabay gaya. mga five na ulit nakakasunod naman ako. may mga techniques naman na pwede rin gayahin sa youtube.
nasa early forty's na ako kaya sa bahay lang ako tumutogtug papalipas ng stress at kung maganda ang moods ng mga kapitbahay ko. minsan kc may nambabato kapag kenny G ang ginagaya ko.
Pero kapag David Sanborn ...hehehe lalong maingay ang mga aso.
Joking aside, mas gusto ko lang maimprove kahit konti ang nalalaman ko. mas maganda ba ang gold na sax? Puti kasi ang gamit ko at nabili ko lang ng mura may kasama na metal na mouthpice. Ano ang bagay sa beginner plastic ba or metal na mouthpiece?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on February 15, 2010, 05:32:48 AM

mga sir help me may tanong ako which is better ang sound, silver or gold plated sax? or does it have any difference in tones.
..better sound or tone? ..it depends on the player...
They said silver plated saxophones has a brighter tone.. but on my experience, it's not always true...lots of factors to be considered...one is the mouthpiece , baffled mouthpieces produced brighter tone...also the reed... personally i like the v16 vandoren when playing with rock band,combo.....
...bihira na ang gold plated ngayon ..most of the "gold" saxophones are (gold) lacquered & not plated..
Btw, anong brand ng mouthpiece ang kasama sa sax mo?.. for beginner , i personally recommoend plastic/ebonite mouthpiece which is easier to control....join the SAX society of the Phils..i 'm sure you will learn a lot from our maestros there.. and our fellow forum member Vince Lahorra is there too..i'm sure he will help you. ..
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: cgconn on February 15, 2010, 06:41:48 PM
mga sir help me may tanong ako which is better ang sound, silver or gold plated sax? or does it have any difference in tones.
..better sound or tone? ..it depends on the player...
They said silver plated saxophones has a brighter tone.. but on my experience, it's not always true...lots of factors to be considered...one is the mouthpiece , baffled mouthpieces produced brighter tone...also the reed... personally i like the v16 vandoren when playing with rock band,combo.....
...bihira na ang gold plated ngayon ..most of the "gold" saxophones are (gold) lacquered & not plated..
Btw, anong brand ng mouthpiece ang kasama sa sax mo?.. for beginner , i personally recommoend plastic/ebonite mouthpiece which is easier to control....join the SAX society of the Phils..i 'm sure you will learn a lot from our maestros there.. and our fellow forum member Vince Lahorra is there too..i'm sure he will help you. ..

If we talk about sound it is very important that your instrument whether it be gold plated or silver is not relacquered. Also in my experience, an instrument that was played over time will produce a more robust and better sound than an instrument kept and played only a few times.     
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: saxmaryosep on February 15, 2010, 06:58:18 PM
mga sir help me may tanong ako which is better ang sound, silver or gold plated sax? or does it have any difference in tones.
..better sound or tone? ..it depends on the player...
They said silver plated saxophones has a brighter tone.. but on my experience, it's not always true...lots of factors to be considered...one is the mouthpiece , baffled mouthpieces produced brighter tone...also the reed... personally i like the v16 vandoren when playing with rock band,combo.....
...bihira na ang gold plated ngayon ..most of the "gold" saxophones are (gold) lacquered & not plated..
Btw, anong brand ng mouthpiece ang kasama sa sax mo?.. for beginner , i personally recommoend plastic/ebonite mouthpiece which is easier to control....join the SAX society of the Phils..i 'm sure you will learn a lot from our maestros there.. and our fellow forum member Vince Lahorra is there too..i'm sure he will help you. ..
thanks alot for your comments sir. Ika nga maiigi ang nakikinig sa mga professional.
though professional sound ng sax ay hindi ko pa hangad. ang akin lang ay matuto lang ng tamang pagtimpla at pagpili ng tamang gadget.
btw, bari jazz number 95 yung kasama na mouthpiece, rico number 2 1/5 ang reed. halos lumalaki ang leeg ko sa tigas hipan.
iipon pa me ng pambili ng yamaha 4c. 2thou sa yupangco music. sana may second hand para mas mura.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: saxmaryosep on February 15, 2010, 07:00:07 PM
If we talk about sound it is very important that your instrument whether it be gold plated or silver is not relacquered. Also in my experience, an instrument that was played over time will produce a more robust and better sound than an instrument kept and played only a few times.     

Thanks po ng marami sa comments nyo.  :-)
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on February 16, 2010, 01:11:10 AM
why not try softer reeds like size 2 before buying another piece? ..
 i think bari mouthpieces are better than yami 4c...we'll ..4c mpcs are for beginners...hmmm..pag may nakita ka at mura..ok na rin .just keep your bari pag naupgrade ka..
forgot to tell you... most saxophones built with ribbed construction produced darker tone than those w/o ..and saxophone that has pads with metal resonators plays brighter...
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: kultabashi on March 12, 2010, 08:34:06 AM
Hello, im new here... natuwa ako when i saw this forum and thread. I thought i was alone:)

Anyway, ive been playing for more then 10yrs now, but i never pursued music professionaly, thus i consider myself a newbie.  I have an Beusher Aristocrat200, A Con 21M and a Selmer Aristocrat AS600.  All Alto Saxophones.    I play occasionaly with bands focused in JAZZ, POP and 70's music, saka tumutugtog rin ako during regular services in church:)

I learned alot from back reading here.  Dami Pala SAXY players out there!:) mabuhay ang mga REEDS ng pilipinas:)

BTW, is there a specific thread where i can sell one of my saxophones?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: pjj on March 17, 2010, 08:59:25 PM
mga sir sino po may beechler metal mt..piece na binebenta? tnx po
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on March 18, 2010, 12:04:18 PM
i have one pero it's my back up...kailangan bang beechler?..bro, anong main piece mo ngayon?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: pjj on March 18, 2010, 08:31:42 PM
di naman sir...kasi maganda daw yung beechler no6 or 7... yung pwede pang orchestra and reggae..
kasi kasali din ako sa isang reggae band dito sa davao.. ano kaya ma suggest mo sir...
salamat po
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: vctor on April 13, 2010, 02:48:06 AM
Im looking for a sax teacher within Alabang area sana kung meron, thanks!
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: lenpopz on May 07, 2010, 09:58:25 AM
@dingricon

Sir, pacheck naman po nitong link:
http://bili.ph/yamaha-yas82z-custom-z-eb-alto-saxophone-yanagisawa-model-b-9930-silver-series-bari-sax/

ok po ba 'to?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on May 08, 2010, 12:20:03 AM
can't open the link..then tried sevral times.. pero ang nakita ko.. bank to bank etc.. then P1100... delikado yon.....pag bumili ka,sa trusted individual then mas maigi kung makita mo in person ..sa safe na lugar..kasi marami nang modus operandi dyan...just my advice..
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: red_cross_stix on May 10, 2010, 11:22:16 AM
Hello Saxies! I'm a drummer by heart. I have jammed with a Saxophonist back home. I'm considering on learning this instrument. Any advice on where to start?

Cheers!
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: hccabrera on May 13, 2010, 02:24:04 PM
mga sirs.... bagu lng po aq d2.. gs2 q po sana ma22o tumugtog ng alto saxophone .. saan po ba aq makakabile plssssss... gs2ng gs2 q tlga bumile kasu d q lam qng san aq mag start and wala aq history bout music a complete newbie.. but still kahit second hand aus lng.... gs2 q sana yamaha yas model kung pde.. :mrgreen: na inspired kc aq d2 kay KAORI KOBAYASHI,, thx
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: tamara on June 21, 2010, 12:34:24 PM
I'm about to study sax din.
Currently looking for a nice sounding sax for beginners.
And hopefully senior saxophonists we have here could guide us newbies on our way to being the great saxophonists ever! Hahaha! ;)

Anybody, who'd like to give materials in studying sax? Or could refer VERY GOOD instructors for sax.
Thanks!

By the way, I just joined the Sax Society Philippines in Facebook.
Hehehe.. :D
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: deyb kos on June 21, 2010, 03:59:12 PM
I suggest you attend the workshop of the Sax Society. I think there will be one tomorrow at 4pm. Dont be shy, introduce yourself and I am sure the members will help you find the right sax and teacher for you.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: MaxMidletone on July 30, 2010, 07:04:28 AM
Hi mga sirs.. thanks sa mag posts nyo.. nag-enjoy ako magbasa... eto nagbabalak na din ako mag-aral ng sax.. from scratch din.. saan po ba talaga mas ok or advisable na mag-start na mag-aral ng sax, sa alto po ba sa o sa tenor? Kasi maghahanap na din po ako ng 2nd hand na saxophone.. talagang na-attract po ako sa tunog ng saxophone kahit noon pa.. guitarist po ako.. Thanks in advance.. more power to all of you sax people  8-)
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: deyb kos on July 31, 2010, 08:03:27 AM
Just a piece of advice from an amateur sax player. Don't delay your plan, start now! There is no hard and fast rule on what sax to start with. although most players pick up alto for a start. Select a good quality Taiwanese made sax if you cannot afford to buy any of the big 4: Selmer Paris, Keilweirth, Yamaha or Yanagisawa. I made the mistake of buying a cheap Chinese made sax (Parrot) and after one year of playing, I junked it for a Conn 24M. Later I bought a Yamaha YAS 82Z which is now my main sax.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: dingricon on July 31, 2010, 08:18:11 AM
i suggest, just try alto sax as a starter..if need help, let us know... i also have books/materials  in pdf files..
btw, i i sent  3 alto saxophones and will be in Bulacan  in September (via LBC seacargo).. let me know.. 1 is a Yamaha Japan yas23, Conn 20m, 1 vito needs repair) 2 sopranos (LA SAX & a very nice Winston 368GL in mint condition)....If want to reserve let me know and i'll contact my friend..
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: MaxMidletone on August 01, 2010, 01:37:38 AM
Thanks sir deyb Kos & Dingricon sa mga advise... salamat sirs... Tanong ko lang sir Dingricon kung magkano price range nyan 3 altos mo na dadating (Yamaha & Conn).. titignan ko kung makakaya ko.. TIA
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: deyb kos on August 02, 2010, 11:26:51 AM
I have been playing alto for about 6 years as an amateur. I started with a Parrot which I used for 1 year then junked it. Kahit na sino na magaling na tech walang magagawa para patinuin ang sax na ito. I then bought a Conn 24M alto, a good sax with good intonation and a big volume sound though wanting in aesthetics. About 2 years ago, I got a Yamaha YAS 82Z Custom, a very free blowing sax that needs less air stream to sound a note. Recently, I purchased an LC  601 curved soprano (Taiwan made).

By the way last Saturday, I watched the concert of Euimir Deodato at the SMX Convention Hall. He was backed up by an all Pinoy musicians, well known in their respective fields but I will mention here specifically the horn section: Romy Maiquez (not sure if I heard his surname correctly) on the trombone, Romy Francisco on the trumpet and the Flugel horn, Michael Guevarra on the alto sax and flute and Gilbert______( did not hear his surname) on the baritone sax and flute. Ang galing talaga ng mga ito, talagang export quality. Ang sound nila exact copy ng original songs heard on CDs of Deodato.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: MaxMidletone on August 02, 2010, 10:57:05 PM
So meron din pala ok na models na made in Taiwan sir Deyb Kos? may available ba dito sa atin? ano pa mga brand na Taiwan made na altos sir? & their price.. thanks sir
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on August 03, 2010, 10:25:12 AM
bro, suggest lang naman ha.... go for YAS23 by kuya Ding....or hanap ka ng yamaha.  Ok na ok ang ergonomics ng Yamaha at d mahirap hipan. 
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: deyb kos on August 03, 2010, 03:09:21 PM
So meron din pala ok na models na made in Taiwan sir Deyb Kos? may available ba dito sa atin? ano pa mga brand na Taiwan made na altos sir? & their price.. thanks sir

You may try Salonga Music Store in Araneta Center. Dati may nakita ako sa kanila na Selmer Omega or Aristocrat na Taiwanese made. Ang price ay Php42K. I am not sure if that sax is still available. Ang problem dito sa atin ay limited ang choices mo sa Yamaha YAS 23 na sa pagka alam ko ay about Php56K ang bago or Fernando na made in China.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: MaxMidletone on August 04, 2010, 05:59:49 AM
Thanks sa suggestions, sirs Trees & Deyb Kos... mahal pala price ng brand new kahit Taiwan made..  sa ngayon di ko pa makakaya bumili ng brand new na ganyang price sirs.. tyaga lang muna ko maghanap ng 2nd hand siguro.. sana swertihin makakita or ipon pa muna :-(
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on August 04, 2010, 08:57:05 AM
bro, kaya ko nasabing Yamaha dahil madaling hipan at makapag-generate ng tunog.  It's a great start for a beginner (like me) to practice more and to be inspire. 

It's really hard to beat the tone of the vintage sax compared to the newer one...imo. The downside is, you'll have to consider the ergonomics and honestly, it's harder to blow.  eto cguro ang isa sa dahilan kung bakit may mga estudyante na nagku-quit agad dahil sa mahirap daw matutunan.  Mostly, ang mga teachers prefer nila ay YAS23 para sa mga estudyante.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: deyb kos on August 04, 2010, 11:13:38 AM
bro, kaya ko nasabing Yamaha dahil madaling hipan at makapag-generate ng tunog.  It's a great start for a beginner (like me) to practice more and to be inspire. 

It's really hard to beat the tone of the vintage sax compared to the newer one...imo. The downside is, you'll have to consider the ergonomics and honestly, it's harder to blow.  eto cguro ang isa sa dahilan kung bakit may mga estudyante na nagku-quit agad dahil sa mahirap daw matutunan.  Mostly, ang mga teachers prefer nila ay YAS23 para sa mga estudyante.

I agree. I think YAS 23 would be a good choice as in fact if you have  one of that model, there no more need to buy even the high end Yamaha models except if you are after aesthetics consideration. You just have to contend with the fact that it is difficult to find a YAS 23 at a bargain price because it has a good resale value.

If you have a friend or relative based in, or travelling to Hong Kong, perhaps you can ask him to buy a Jupiter sax from Tom Lee Music. The price of a Jupiter student model would not exceed Php30 thousand
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: MaxMidletone on August 05, 2010, 07:44:14 PM
If you have a friend or relative based in, or travelling to Hong Kong, perhaps you can ask him to buy a Jupiter sax from Tom Lee Music. The price of a Jupiter student model would not exceed Php30 thousand
Sir Deyb Kos I read some reviews of Jupiter sax sa other sites.. positive naman dun newer models from 700 up. yung mga 500 pababa ok din kaya.. any info about this sir? 
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: marcysax on August 06, 2010, 01:05:17 AM
ang price dati yas-23 nabili ko 2nd hand 23k ok pa sya kinis pa and bago repads!!! ayus din nman ang yamaha cmula nag aral ako sax yas23 hngang sa my mga gig nko wid yas23.. den dumating ang sml paris ko aun hehe nabnta ko pa ng 20k ang yas-23... tpos upgrade ako sa yas-475 nakuha ko ng 35k pwde na din hehehe.. at may extra ko pang harabas d2 na premier silver china ata pero pwde na din hehehe... 


sir ding magkano yung soprano mo???

Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: deyb kos on August 06, 2010, 11:31:11 AM
Sir Deyb Kos I read some reviews of Jupiter sax sa other sites.. positive naman dun newer models from 700 up. yung mga 500 pababa ok din kaya.. any info about this sir? 

I could not recall the specific model numbers of each Jupiter saxes  but based on the reviews of others, it seems that even their student model is ok just like the YAS 23. My Conn 24M athough a student model has a good intonation, big powerful sound, fair ergonomics although lacking in aesthetics.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: Oklabers on September 01, 2010, 12:07:17 AM
ei dudes new here sa sax. first time ko humawak ng ganito any tips to start off playing.

got an alto jupiter sax recently di ko alam kung papaano patunugin ng maayos .. sinundan ko naman ung sa mga tuts pero prang kulang .. or mahina lang talaga buga ko ..


Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: vctor on September 01, 2010, 12:13:11 AM
Ok ba intonation ng Selmer Bundy II?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on September 02, 2010, 06:41:42 AM
yup.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: randypogi on September 16, 2010, 10:02:07 AM
hi guys!  i'm new to this forum.  i played the sax 7 years.  i played in our praise & worship in church. 
however i stopped for 5 years.  i picked up my sax again last week to play in church.  i had a hard time playing!
you tend to forget the techniques, reading notes, scales (hahahaha!) and riffs.  :-(   need to practice again continuously! 
sana meron banda kahit marching band na pwede maki-practice para masanay uli.  i now live in a condo in taguig so mahirap magpractice from there baka magreklamo mga kabitbahay hehehe!  kung meron kayong alam na pwede ako maki-practice lang just PM me. 

more power!!!!  :-)
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: Mariel on September 16, 2010, 04:24:58 PM
Tanong lang po Saxy peeps. Ever heard of the brand Khon USA? Yung letter o ay yung may two dots right above the letter. Balak kasi bumili ng isang relative para sa kaniyang anak. I tried Google pero wala e.

Thanks!
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: MaxMidletone on September 17, 2010, 01:19:41 AM
Sir di ba beatbox yung Khon or K-hon?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: Mariel on September 17, 2010, 10:05:56 PM
Sir di ba beatbox yung Khon or K-hon?
Khon USA po siya, hindi K-hon. Weird nga e. I'll ask them take a picture of the logo or the sax itself. Thanks!
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: MaxMidletone on September 17, 2010, 11:06:27 PM
Sige sir post mo pic para makita natin
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: MaxMidletone on September 23, 2010, 04:28:23 PM
Just a piece of advice from an amateur sax player. Don't delay your plan, start now! There is no hard and fast rule on what sax to start with. although most players pick up alto for a start.
Sir tama ka dito.. I followed your advise... eto, sarap pala mag-sax.. hehe  :-D
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: jbjavelosa on March 12, 2011, 11:24:57 PM
hi it's been a while since merong ngpost di2..

I have a purple soprano LA sax gusto ko ung tunog nya...

meron po b di2 nkpgtry n ng LA sax? what are ur experiences with ur LA sax?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: wacks08 on March 13, 2011, 02:30:26 AM
hi it's been a while since merong ngpost di2..

I have a purple soprano LA sax gusto ko ung tunog nya...

meron po b di2 nkpgtry n ng LA sax? what are ur experiences with ur LA sax?

Great experience sir.. that is what I used in joining a talent show.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: MaxMidletone on March 13, 2011, 08:06:24 PM
Jb kmusta na.. san gawa yan LA sax & how much.. Bb ba yan or C sop?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: jbjavelosa on March 13, 2011, 11:26:18 PM
@wacks08: si sir jeff po b ito? hehe...
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: jbjavelosa on March 13, 2011, 11:30:12 PM
@Maxmidletone: Made in US po sir nsa fb ko po ung mga pics add nyo nlng po ako jbjavelosa@yahoo.com
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: alexssiea27 on March 27, 2011, 01:47:34 PM
hi ,,, my name is alex ^_^ im playing the alto sax for a year now, and my sax is only a fernando, but i love the sound of it bec it has a very rich big sound, i dont know if its the effect of the gold plating, but im quite happy with what happened to the sound, i dont know if thats what you think if you tried it, but im quite happy with the sound. When i started playing the sax it turned out that its not hard as it looks like, its very fun and the sound is very relaxing, when i was on my 2nd month of playing it i was heard of my neighbor during my practice session at home, and was asked to play to audition to play ffor a wedding with the band, luckily i was accepted to play, ^_^ so it was cool, im still not that good at that time, bec im just trying to learn some style for adlibs, but it turned out fine and the bride loved it, and i was intorduced to the brides niece's band, and on my 3rd month i started playing in bars in mandaluyong, ^_^ so i was very proud of my skill and the fast result of my practice, even my band members cant believe that i was only a 3month amateur back then, after that i was hired by the mayor of marikina as a member of her personal band (Marithes Carlos Fernando) and unhtil now still enjoying of playing it ^_^ im having troubles now in doing is hitting the altissimo notes accurately especially the G and G#, i squeekwhen i try to hit those notes,, does any have a technique so i can hit altissimo notes at ease and accurately?? ^_^ thnx!!!!!

Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: vincelahorra on April 16, 2011, 10:17:00 AM
@alex: this book was helpful to me:
http://www.amazon.com/Top-Tones-Saxophone-Four-Octave-Sigurd-Rascher/dp/082582642X
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: alexssiea27 on April 17, 2011, 08:46:55 AM
 :mrgreen:

hi,, hehe.. bibilihin q pa pala un... hehe.. ^_^ la aq credit card eh... yoko kumuha nun card.. ^_^ hehe,,, matetempt lang aq dun eh.. hehe...

uhm san ka ba nakatira pre?? hehe.. pedeng mahiram q nalang ung book?? hehe,, or papa xerox q nalang.. hehe.. or bilihin q nalang sau qng di moh na ginagamit... ^_^

qng pede lang aman...

hehe...

Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: vincelahorra on April 17, 2011, 10:12:09 AM
Hi Alex, my copy of that book was borrowed and hasn't been returned. can't even remember who borrowed it. anyways, try to post a message in this forum requesting for anyone kind enough to lend you his/her copy. Good luck! Vince
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Post by: alexssiea27 on April 17, 2011, 10:55:04 AM
ok... thnx !!! ^_^
 :mrgreen:

so nabasa nyo ba un?? hehe... guys cnu my book tulad nung sinasabi nya?? peram aman oh... papa xerox q lang.. or bilihin q nalang senyo qng d nyo na ginagamit... ^_^

hehe

Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: wacks08 on April 17, 2011, 11:35:05 AM
Ask ko lang mga guys, meron ba po sa inyong nakabili ng sax sa raon na tumagal ng kahit 3 years na frequently use?? para kasi sa akin gitara lang po at drums ang talagang magandang ikinicater na instrument ng raon, I just don't know why are some people who would recommend Raon a place to buy horn instruments. Dati po siguro naamaze nila ako dati mura. pero at some point I got enlightened by my mentors and professor. Oo maaring mura at ito lang ang kaya ng budget, pero come to think of it,bakit ka naman bibili ng isang mamahaling bagay na sandali mo lang naman magagamit??na lagi kayong magkikita nila mang panny ng maynila at mang boy ng bulacan (mga instrument technician) dahil magpapaayos kayo ng instrumento nyo. Lagi naman pong pinopost dito sa mga forums ng mga professional sax players or even horn players na malimit ang magandang instrumento sa raon. Pero there are some who still recommend the place.. Budget is one of the most important factor to consider sa pagbili ng sax... pero naman..Intonation should also be consider kasi bat ka naman bibili ng instrumento kung gagawa ka lang ng sarili mong tunog.. Lalabas na magkakaroon ka ng sariling mundo.. 
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: colicabshy20 on April 17, 2011, 10:48:13 PM
TENOR SAXOPHONE PLAYERS!!.  Binebenta ko po ang akong Fernando Tenor Saxophone for 9K..Mint Condition, hindi masyadong nagamit..Text po kau sa 09166499596
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: alexssiea27 on April 18, 2011, 09:21:25 AM
vince,, i manage to get PDF filie of the book that you mentioned but their part that i cant understand, from page 12, their are notes, i can read the notes, but with the fingerings?? do i need to do for the fingering is only the low Bb?? thats the  part that i dont get about the fingerings,,??

Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: justify on April 29, 2011, 09:53:09 AM
educate me po mga master... planning to buy an alto saxophone if i read it right the things i should consider are

body
mouthpiece
reed

hmmm madalas kong mabasa yung conn24m body at yamaha 4c na mouthpiece... trip ko sana yung mga jazz type na sounds more than 10 years into guitar and i've learned other musical instruments na rin po such as keyboard, base, drums and i like the solemnity of the jazz music kaya parang trip ko yung alto sax... any one who can suggest a good starter set?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: trees on April 29, 2011, 08:21:08 PM
bro, hingin mo yung payo ni Wacks... may alto din sya
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: shockwel on January 25, 2013, 03:25:19 PM
buhayin ko lang tong thread. newbie sax addict here.

nabasa ko kasi dito yung Solfeo. may nadownload ako kaso Spanish naman. ganun ba talaga yun? o may English version?
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: marcysax on January 28, 2013, 11:13:56 PM
tahimik na dto halos lahat sa sax society phil na sa FB ah
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: cOcO.aRf :3 on February 04, 2014, 08:09:04 PM
gusto ko magsimula mag sax. kaso ZERO talaga alam ko dito. khit ano T.T ano po ba decent sax na pwedeng pagsimulan? been a lead guitar for 4 yrs na, mejo may alam sa theory pero gusto ko na mag shift sa sax. HELP ME  :-o
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: marcuri0 on February 05, 2014, 05:40:16 PM
Hi guys Im dreaming na tumugtog ng saxophone! very interested... madami na ako inaral na musical instruments  but this time gusto ko alamin tlaga ito at aralin mabuti even na gumastos pa :)

so guys need help i have NO idea about saxophones but im willingly to lend my mind and heart para makatugtog ng saxophone... any teacher na pwede niyo irecommend? just email me!


Thanks and i hope na matulungan niyo ako!

Godbless!
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: arkinet on February 27, 2014, 02:59:01 AM
Hi Guys, newbe sa sax world. Starting on sax by playing an alto about a month ago, traded my carvin guitar with an old yas 61. So far so good naman.
And now GAS is building up again  :-D , been thinking of trying out a tenor.
Hopefully I can learn from the masters here.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: jenninapot on April 26, 2014, 08:38:34 PM
Hello po sa lahat bago lang po ako dito :) gusto ko na po kasi sana magupgrade ng sax ko. Ano po kayang maganda at pwede? Buescher Aristocrat Alto sax po ang gamit ko po ngayon. Saka mouthpiece din po gusto ko din po magupgrade ano po kayang maganda? Yamaha 4c po mp ko. Sana po makahingi po akong comments at advice po sa paguupgrade po salamat po!  :-D
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: arkinet on May 09, 2014, 05:31:11 AM
Hello po sa lahat bago lang po ako dito :) gusto ko na po kasi sana magupgrade ng sax ko. Ano po kayang maganda at pwede? Buescher Aristocrat Alto sax po ang gamit ko po ngayon. Saka mouthpiece din po gusto ko din po magupgrade ano po kayang maganda? Yamaha 4c po mp ko. Sana po makahingi po akong comments at advice po sa paguupgrade po salamat po!  :-D

pre a yamaha 4c is a good mpc, maybe try different reeds? If you go the mpc route, I heard a lot of good things about the selmer soloist. Try sax on the web forum, search mo lang.
Nag jump to tenor na kasi ako.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: jenninapot on May 16, 2014, 05:56:42 PM
Ahh okay salamat po sige po try ko po magsearch tungkol doon. salamat po..okay lang naman po yung yamaha 4c gusto ko lang po talagang magexplore din po.. :-D
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: jbjavelosa on June 14, 2014, 11:06:22 AM
Yes the best ang yamaha 4c for beginners. If you need that kind of mpc. try saxophone pawnshop in mandaluyong they usually have stock of Yamaha 4c.
Title: Re: For Saxy People Only. (Saxophone Player's Thread)
Post by: mozart123 on October 29, 2020, 12:05:19 AM
di na sila saxophone pawnshop ano na sila saxophone repair center. nagbebenta pa rin sila ng saxophone.


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