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Okay - I haven't had issues with GAS up until now. I play strictly alto, and have for a good five years, after switching from Soprano. I have a Ref54 that I adore; however, recently I've been listening to a TON of Getz, Prez and Hawk. I play guitar and sing as well, so one sax has been all but necessary. But my music is consequentially taking on a new sound, and while I'm attempting to adapt to my new taste, I can't help the overbearing urge to play tenor.
I play professionally with a bluegrass/rock band, but I'm a jazz player myself and I often play with a few other jazz musicians in temporary makeshift a bands usually in Cafe's in southwest, MI. My thrill in playing music has diminished slightly an I just don't get why. It's sort of a hit or miss during practices. I'm losing inspiration, I suppose, and a lot of times my sax just doesn't feel as free blowing or exciting. Mind you, I just had it re-adjusted and so far it's been better.
I've looked at getting beaters to play around on, but as a student, I can't reason spending money on something I know I wont be able to keep. I've always had my mind set on a pre-jubilee Serie III. I did something very bad to my mental focus in going to test drive one at my local music store. It was probably the best feeling I've ever experienced, very resonant, and free-blowing and my style seemed to fit perfect with the tone. Better than I was expecting!
Like I said, I'm a student paying my way through college, so money is a huge factor. I have no credit, though I could easily afford a payment. My alto (jubilee 54), I reckon, is worth $4500-$5000, as it's in great shape. But I still like it a lot, and my parents helped me pay for it when I was younger and I'd hate to hurt their feelings by getting rid of it.
Is this just a phase all sax players go through? Are their no-credit services that could help me?
I play professionally with a bluegrass/rock band, but I'm a jazz player myself and I often play with a few other jazz musicians in temporary makeshift a bands usually in Cafe's in southwest, MI. My thrill in playing music has diminished slightly an I just don't get why. It's sort of a hit or miss during practices. I'm losing inspiration, I suppose, and a lot of times my sax just doesn't feel as free blowing or exciting. Mind you, I just had it re-adjusted and so far it's been better.
I've looked at getting beaters to play around on, but as a student, I can't reason spending money on something I know I wont be able to keep. I've always had my mind set on a pre-jubilee Serie III. I did something very bad to my mental focus in going to test drive one at my local music store. It was probably the best feeling I've ever experienced, very resonant, and free-blowing and my style seemed to fit perfect with the tone. Better than I was expecting!
Like I said, I'm a student paying my way through college, so money is a huge factor. I have no credit, though I could easily afford a payment. My alto (jubilee 54), I reckon, is worth $4500-$5000, as it's in great shape. But I still like it a lot, and my parents helped me pay for it when I was younger and I'd hate to hurt their feelings by getting rid of it.
Is this just a phase all sax players go through? Are their no-credit services that could help me?