I just came across a curved True Tone soprano a few weeks ago that was just freshly overhauled. As a result, the key action was extremely tight, so I can't comment on that. However, when in good order, these horns feel very good under the fingers, and that G# key isn't the deal breaker that I thought it would be either. Thanks for the upload Matt!
Great video. Have the straight version of that horn and it is very forgiving and the intonation problems you see ...or maybe I should I see in modern horns are not an issue. It plays more like and alto and is spot on intonationwise. The C# issue is very interesting and i noticed it when I set up mine and was a criticized thing I did with stencil alto years before. Funny when I found my work around was used by a manufacturer. I always thought my strap hook was added. Maybe that was original although when I got it sloppily soldered. Thanks Matt....Keep em coming.
As a pit doubler I would be challenged by the inability to put this on a peg-type stand but it’s very cool! I’ve heard you mention before the slight closing of the C# pad with the depression of the octave key and in this case you specifically referred to lost motion when jumping from middle C#. From a playing perspective one could theoretically circumvent that issue by fingering the middle C# with the octave key open and their third finger down thus tricking the instrument into using the “wrong” octave vent then lifting their third finger. I’m not sure I am explaining that well but it’s a useful alternate fingering which helps smooth the transition from C# to any second octave note-especially when you consider the fact that you can also leave fingers down in the right hand. (One could even trill C# to D/E/F/G by just moving their first two fingers.)
I enjoy your show immensely, though, what I would like is for you to play some of these horns so we can hear what they sound like, for example the Buescher True Tone Tipped Bell Soprano. Maybe something to consider. Thanks.
Hey Matt. Was wondering if you could do a quick overview of how to best clean and maintain the finish on lacquer. I know that's pretty basic, but I am curious to know if you use anything in particular for regular everyday cleaning of frequently used saxophones. Thanks
Great Matt-as always-entertaining, informative. As a sax nerd, i am happy to see your overviews.
I just came across a curved True Tone soprano a few weeks ago that was just freshly overhauled. As a result, the key action was extremely tight, so I can't comment on that. However, when in good order, these horns feel very good under the fingers, and that G# key isn't the deal breaker that I thought it would be either. Thanks for the upload Matt!
Great video. Have the straight version of that horn and it is very forgiving and the intonation problems you see ...or maybe I should I see in modern horns are not an issue. It plays more like and alto and is spot on intonationwise. The C# issue is very interesting and i noticed it when I set up mine and was a criticized thing I did with stencil alto years before. Funny when I found my work around was used by a manufacturer. I always thought my strap hook was added. Maybe that was original although when I got it sloppily soldered. Thanks Matt....Keep em coming.
As a pit doubler I would be challenged by the inability to put this on a peg-type stand but it’s very cool! I’ve heard you mention before the slight closing of the C# pad with the depression of the octave key and in this case you specifically referred to lost motion when jumping from middle C#. From a playing perspective one could theoretically circumvent that issue by fingering the middle C# with the octave key open and their third finger down thus tricking the instrument into using the “wrong” octave vent then lifting their third finger. I’m not sure I am explaining that well but it’s a useful alternate fingering which helps smooth the transition from C# to any second octave note-especially when you consider the fact that you can also leave fingers down in the right hand. (One could even trill C# to D/E/F/G by just moving their first two fingers.)
I enjoy your show immensely, though, what I would like is for you to play some of these horns so we can hear what they sound like, for example the Buescher True Tone Tipped Bell Soprano. Maybe something to consider. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing
Hey Matt. Was wondering if you could do a quick overview of how to best clean and maintain the finish on lacquer. I know that's pretty basic, but I am curious to know if you use anything in particular for regular everyday cleaning of frequently used saxophones. Thanks
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