I would recommend bringing your old saxophone with you when trying a new one. It allows you to really feel and hear the differences. While I understand trying things with your regular setup (mouthpiece, ligature, and reed) is logical, I found it beneficial to also ask the store to try a couple of comparable mouthpieces besides your regular one, and maybe have one or two reeds (a little softer and a little more resistant) because I find that some mouthpieces play better on a given horn than your current mouthpiece, and "right" reed strength can vary. If all that is too much, just use your setup, and bring your current instrument with you. Once you narrow down your choice, then try it with variations of reed and mouthpiece.
Why would you buy a modern sax with no F Sharp? That’s like buying a modern car with no infotainment system. You are just inhibiting your fingering options, it has nothing to do with getting a “vintage sound”. That was one of the dumbest takes I have ever heard about saxophones. She nailed the new equipment parts and all that, but the whole “for those of you that like the vintage sound” just made her sound like she has no idea what she is talking about.
High F# key is a crutch. W/O the key, the horn will play better, have a fuller, focused sound, and most of all- it's her choice. She knows what she is talking about. How many Bb ways can you play? 2-3, good you should. How about middle C? At least 3-4 ways if you know anything about the horn. F#, a few ways at least. One key sequence does not or answer all the many ways an accomplished horn player needs in their arsenal. Please learn your horns. My alto and my soprano have a few different ways that sound better to play the same note. ✌️🤟🎷
@ A crutch? No, it’s called innovation, improvement. Every good piece of equipment goes through it, but you’re too stuck in the dark ages of saxophones to realize that. And I call BS on your claims about it sounding and playing better without. Don’t make claims you cannot back up. Modern well-built horns sound just fine, even better than vintage in a lot of cases, and I know from experience. Just because there are multiple ways to play one note, doesn’t mean one more option is a crutch, quite the opposite actually, it’s an another artistic option. My Yani 991 tenor sounds just as good as my mid 60s Mark VI. I know my horns just fine, and get paid to play them. You’re just stuck in the dark ages old man.
@ ha- ya got me. 😊I'm an old man who relishes the old ways. I DO think vintage horns sound better. I also think LPS are superior to Cds. There is a depth of tone that cannot be matched. congrats on being payed to play the sax. Many of us never made to paid gigs, at least for too long.
Most accomplished saxophone players don't need a high F# key as they have the ability to use alternate fingerings to play altissimo. Ask yourself, why would a saxophone manufacturer in this day and age make a horn without the high F#? Because people want them, that's why. I've read many a debate on saxophone forums debating this issue, pros and cons alike everyone has an opinion and they're entitled to them. You would be better off just stating your opinion without putting down the reviewer in this video. That just makes you look like a dick!
@@Kinglymarker8988And there is nothing wrong with liking vintage gear. But there is something wrong with saying that something like a new P Mauriat without a F# key is all of a sudden going to give you a vintage sound. No, what gives you any type of sound is more the mouthpiece, reed, and neck along with the metal content and finish on the horn. For all I care, You can get an old Martin sax from the 40s, but if you slap a new high baffle Theo Wanne Shiva or Jody Jazz DV on that, you’re going to sound bright as hell.
Great advice to know. Clear and simple. That's what I like. Thanks! Thank you for your video.
I would recommend bringing your old saxophone with you when trying a new one. It allows you to really feel and hear the differences. While I understand trying things with your regular setup (mouthpiece, ligature, and reed) is logical, I found it beneficial to also ask the store to try a couple of comparable mouthpieces besides your regular one, and maybe have one or two reeds (a little softer and a little more resistant) because I find that some mouthpieces play better on a given horn than your current mouthpiece, and "right" reed strength can vary. If all that is too much, just use your setup, and bring your current instrument with you. Once you narrow down your choice, then try it with variations of reed and mouthpiece.
Why would you buy a modern sax with no F Sharp? That’s like buying a modern car with no infotainment system. You are just inhibiting your fingering options, it has nothing to do with getting a “vintage sound”. That was one of the dumbest takes I have ever heard about saxophones. She nailed the new equipment parts and all that, but the whole “for those of you that like the vintage sound” just made her sound like she has no idea what she is talking about.
High F# key is a crutch. W/O the key, the horn will play better, have a fuller, focused sound, and most of all- it's her choice. She knows what she is talking about. How many Bb ways can you play? 2-3, good you should. How about middle C? At least 3-4 ways if you know anything about the horn. F#, a few ways at least. One key sequence does not or answer all the many ways an accomplished horn player needs in their arsenal. Please learn your horns. My alto and my soprano have a few different ways that sound better to play the same note. ✌️🤟🎷
@ A crutch? No, it’s called innovation, improvement. Every good piece of equipment goes through it, but you’re too stuck in the dark ages of saxophones to realize that. And I call BS on your claims about it sounding and playing better without. Don’t make claims you cannot back up. Modern well-built horns sound just fine, even better than vintage in a lot of cases, and I know from experience. Just because there are multiple ways to play one note, doesn’t mean one more option is a crutch, quite the opposite actually, it’s an another artistic option. My Yani 991 tenor sounds just as good as my mid 60s Mark VI. I know my horns just fine, and get paid to play them. You’re just stuck in the dark ages old man.
@ ha- ya got me. 😊I'm an old man who relishes the old ways. I DO think vintage horns sound better. I also think LPS are superior to Cds. There is a depth of tone that cannot be matched. congrats on being payed to play the sax. Many of us never made to paid gigs, at least for too long.
Most accomplished saxophone players don't need a high F# key as they have the ability to use alternate fingerings to play altissimo. Ask yourself, why would a saxophone manufacturer in this day and age make a horn without the high F#? Because people want them, that's why. I've read many a debate on saxophone forums debating this issue, pros and cons alike everyone has an opinion and they're entitled to them. You would be better off just stating your opinion without putting down the reviewer in this video. That just makes you look like a dick!
@@Kinglymarker8988And there is nothing wrong with liking vintage gear. But there is something wrong with saying that something like a new P Mauriat without a F# key is all of a sudden going to give you a vintage sound. No, what gives you any type of sound is more the mouthpiece, reed, and neck along with the metal content and finish on the horn. For all I care, You can get an old Martin sax from the 40s, but if you slap a new high baffle Theo Wanne Shiva or Jody Jazz DV on that, you’re going to sound bright as hell.