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Altos with big bells?

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i really like the look of them, and for some reason i really hate the look of alto sax's with bells that are to near to them, because i think it makes it look a lil babyish? does anyone share this though or am i just crazy lol
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What Dave said 2x.
haha o.k guys, how about tall big guys playing altos and small guys playing baritone? looking good while playing a instrument is quite important
Adderleysfasthands said:
haha o.k guys, how about tall big guys playing altos and small guys playing baritone? looking good while playing a instrument is quite important
I look good no matter what I'm doing.:D;)
But see Hakukani, the difference between you and me, I make it look REAL good!:cool:
What Is That Car?

hakukani, i have been wondering what car you are standing next to. i would say its a mid to late 60's GM at first guess. maybe an olds?
It's pink, so surely it's a cadillac? If not I'd want my money back.

And as for the very serious and importan original topic of this thread, let's be honest here, we all know that the only "proper" sax is a tenor. Altos are like little toys for kids, tenors are striclty where it's at ;) ;) ;)
Rick Adams said:
It's pink, so surely it's a cadillac? If not I'd want my money back.

And as for the very serious and important original topic of this thread, let's be honest here, we all know that the only "proper" sax is a tenor. Altos are like little toys for kids, tenors are striclty where it's at ;) ;) ;)
'61 pink cadillac, which belongs to the drummer in our Classic Rock band. We used it as a prop for promo pics. Here's the band (and the car), the drummer /car owner is in the front.

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Tenor is for rock etc. For the fine work of jazz, the alto is a much more subtle tool.;)
I'm 6' 3" and I play alto. You're saying since I'm quite tall that I should play bari? No thanks.
Rick Adams said:
Altos are like little toys for kids, tenors are striclty where it's at ;) ;) ;)
Hey now...
Rick Adams said:
It's pink, so surely it's a cadillac? If not I'd want my money back.

And as for the very serious and importan original topic of this thread, let's be honest here, we all know that the only "proper" sax is a tenor. Altos are like little toys for kids, tenors are striclty where it's at ;) ;) ;)
Ohh yeah, go Rick!!!

Come on Bluesaxgirl, ya know ya wana play TENOR!!!!!!:D :D :D :D :D
Adderleysfasthands said:
haha o.k guys, how about tall big guys playing altos and small guys playing baritone? looking good while playing a instrument is quite important
5'7" 111lbs and I play the bari all the time, (of course I do play tenor, alto, and sop. too but... hmm... now I need a video of me playing bari...)
lol alto for kids, cannonball, bird and desmond were big kids werent they?
Adderleysfasthands said:
haha o.k guys, how about tall big guys playing altos and small guys playing baritone? looking good while playing a instrument is quite important
Hey watch it.
Pepper Adams had a small frame and was one of the best baritone saxist that ever lived.
hakukani said:
'61 pink cadillac, which belongs to the drummer in our Classic Rock band. We used it as a prop for promo pics. Here's the band (and the car), the drummer /car owner is in the front.
Stop it Johnnie, you're just way too cool, it's humilating! That's an excellent band pic!
Martin Williams said:
But see Hakukani, the difference between you and me, I make it look REAL good!:cool:
Hakukani is just more humble.
Dr G said:
Hakukani is just more humble.
Ha, fooled another one;););)
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