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The Apocalypse Is Upon Us...
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A Yamaha?
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I think you're all missing the point. The point being that it has "NEOTECH" on it. But that really doesn't go far enough for today's discerning saxophonist.
If there was one with ADIDAS on it or possibly BARBOUR then it'd sell like hot cakes. Other good ones would be APPLE or MERCEDES or, [pause] SELMER.
If there was one with ADIDAS on it or possibly BARBOUR then it'd sell like hot cakes. Other good ones would be APPLE or MERCEDES or, [pause] SELMER.
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How about, HOW'S IT GOIN',EH?
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This incarnation claims to improve your tone; with three different settings, no less.
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It's just the "donut" mute, that Larry Teal pictured in "Art of saxophone Playing" and some classical players used to mute some of the harmonics for different sounds.
Jazz guys used to use at rolled up tie.
Nothing new
Jazz guys used to use at rolled up tie.
Nothing new
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don't they all!........yes probably it could prevent premature.........improvisation!
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The ad talks about the ring providing 'back pressure'
According to some discussions here, there is virtually no air flowing
out of the bell as a result of the player blowing into the mpc.
I don't see how the ring would add resistance and back pressure
if that theory is correct.
According to some discussions here, there is virtually no air flowing
out of the bell as a result of the player blowing into the mpc.
I don't see how the ring would add resistance and back pressure
if that theory is correct.
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Aha !
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"Sax players know that many notes are difficult to play softly and still maintain good tone. Neotech’s SAX TONE FILTER™ reduces the volume of air that is allowed through the horn so it is easier to hold good tone even while playing at lower volume."
so basically they're trying to say it'll take less air to play your saxophone?
so basically they're trying to say it'll take less air to play your saxophone?
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I think that's a load of horse^&%$. Part of being a good sax player is learning to play soft (and loud, and in between) while maintaining good tone. No 'tone filter' or other device is going to automatically give you a better tone, regardless of the volume.
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It would be fine for that purpose. But when I read the description, it was advertised as something to use in performance (help you to blend with other instruments, and play the low notes, etc). I think you need to develop the ability to play dynamically in performance without such a crutch. And no way, no how, can stuffing something in the bell of your sax improve the tone quality!
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apparently if one write enough convincing mambo jambo you can get some people to buy all sorts of useless implements all promising that you will play better. The reality is that most of the people buying this stuff don't play well anyway and no amount of snake oil will ease their way into the straight and narrow path of stardom.
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