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Instead of going through the hassle of flying with two saxophones I'd like to rent one at the festival location. It will be near Madison Wisconsin July 7-9. So far, I've found local instrument renters only do long-term. Does anyone have a lead on a repair person or local saxophonist who might...

Hi all! This summer, my collegiate big band is touring Italy and Germany, and some of the charts we're bringing require doubles. I'm looking for good recommendations for a VERY small clarinet case that I could fit within my backpack to take on the plane(s). We are being allowed one checked bag...

I've had a lot of experience traveling with my instruments, but it's been awhile since I needed both my alto and tenor on road gigs. I need a case in which I can check my alto, because there is no way that I'm checking my Mark VI tenor....ever. In the past, I checked my alto in a Walt Johnson...

Seeking advice on the best way to transport my two tenors when I fly to NYC this summer. They're both in shaped Walt Johnson hard cases. Has anyone had any success carrying two saxes onto a plane? Or must I be resigned to checking one of them? If the latter, I'd love any and all advice on how to...

I want to take my Mark VI from the US to visit a friend in Canada, but I remember that years ago, it was very difficult to bring a Selmer into the US if you weren't Selmer, and there were horror stories about people losing their instruments or having them disfigured. Can anyone tell me if there...

Hi all, At long last I have returned to the forum, because i know you guys are the experts and would hopefully have some referrals. One of my bands is playing a corporate gig in Vegas. I am doubling keys for this band. The venue is backlining lots of amps and stuff, but nothing for the keys...

I've been checking out the possibility of getting one of the Alto/ Sop RB bags and I've read that they aren't great in terms of shock absorption (makes sense). Obviously if they were dropped then the horns would be damaged, but can anyone tell me how good the shock absorption is on these heavy...

Hey People, I'll be in Albuquerque and Toas this weekend. How's the jazz scene down there? Are there any music shops just I case I need reeds etc? Who's the best tech around just in case I need a repair? Any info would be great! Best, Jared

Hello all. I've been backpacking with my selmer series II alto saxophone for the last 27 months, and originally left with a protec gig bag (hard shell). After I was in a flood in the jungle and my horn got soaked, the case had mildew and fell apart so I bought a soft little thing that is kind...

Dear fellow SOTWers, Starting around July 19th, my family will be spending a month traveling from Poland west to Britain, with a significant portion of time being spent in Scotland, and perhaps a few days in the south of France before flying home in mid-August. I'd love to find a jam or two...