Jim Schmidt's Sax's

[HG]

Jim,

1) I do agree with the keybaord layout point. Even though there are not as many sax players than keyboard typers out there, there is still a fair amount. I don't think attacking the old sax players should be priority. You should obvious attack the students and future sax playing pros. Which leads to my next point

2) Cost is an issue for all of us. ESPECIALLY the students. I was thinking, is this a student model, intermediate, or professional. My guess it would be a professional model. Is there anyway to reduce the amount work or quality but keep the same fingering and style to make a "cheaper" horn?

3) To me, and many others think that the new fingering system may not work. Why? People are traditional, the traditional fingering has been used for many years and it would be pretty hard to change people's minds about the fingering system. But then, if you do succeed, you will be a famous person in history.

4) Teachers: For all those who teach, will have to adapt and learn both systems. Let's just say it's not easy. Because 1) You have to GET the sax $_$, then you have to learn and be able to teach it! Work work work~

5) I agree with the point of the "woodwind" family keywork. I transfered from the clarinet to the sax, it was no problem. Yes I did have some problems with sight reading because I always thought the G on the page was 1 2 3 1 2 3 on teh saxophone. But time will over come that. This on the other hand is TOTALLY different. I think many will get confused learning both system. But I have a great solution. Why not just make ALL the woodwind family instruments with your system. You already have a flute, add a clarinet, oboe, bass clarinet... (yes it WILL take sometime) But if you do succeed, I WON'T HAVE SIGHT READING PROBLEMS ANYMORE... fingering's are the same

6) I really like the futuristic design. It's something I would expect to be in a museum or something. Very unique, and lots of wires wrapping and makign the sax too fantastic.

Well, if I was rich...
I would definately buy one, and try one. If I don't like it, or don't want to change to the new system. Easy, it will look GREAT in a glass case in my house.

Anyways, GOOD LUCK with your creation. I did think in the beginning... "It's not going to work... the hundreds of year tradition wouldn't be broken that easily" But now, I just think if you could manage to "sell" your system to Selmer or yamaha etc. It could help you mass produce and bring these horns to the homes of many others. I think Selmer, a very big sax producing company is worth talking to. If not, you should try to mass produce it yourself, aim for high, spread your creation. I congratulate you for your hard work and wish you luck. It would be in my hands someday you never know....

[queperknuckle]

I'm all for this new sax. If I ever get money, I will buy one. I don't think learning this would be that hard. All I'd have to do is practice the scales with the new horn and relearn the patterns. Any good sax player has them in his head anyway. The main issue is the price and marketing. This is a great idea. I totally embrace it. When I get the money together jim, I will invest in one of your horns.