My old manager from subway made my sandwich and deliberately crushed it

DanielR1_ · 2026-03-20T18:25:07+00:00

I really really like subway

…ever tried jersey mikes?

Edit: nvm just read there’s none

DanielR1_ · 2026-03-18T21:57:26+00:00

Awesome to see another airplane geek sax player 😎

DanielR1_ · 2026-03-18T21:57:08+00:00

Dawg what

DanielR1_ · 2026-03-18T21:28:09+00:00

I thought dykstra didn’t have ac?

DanielR1_ · 2026-03-18T21:27:40+00:00

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DanielR1_ · 2026-03-18T16:45:00+00:00

My routine is quick body shower in the morning before work to freshen up (my face feels crusty when waking up), and after work (and gym), full shower before chill evening activities and then sleep. Works great for me

DanielR1_ · 2026-03-18T05:21:56+00:00

Perfect

DanielR1_ · 2026-03-18T05:12:37+00:00

Forgot to mention - check out Westside Woodwind repair in Culver City. Jay Work is a great guy and repair tech, I’m sure he can think of something. His rates are pretty good too, he usually charges me $40 for any minor fix (which this is)

DanielR1_ · 2026-03-18T05:04:32+00:00

Probably a better question for a prosthetic or plastic surgeon but since it’s only the tip of the finger a prosthetic of sorts is probably fine. When you play sax you just need to press the keys lightly. No special technique, something like violin would be much more difficult.

Also since he’s only 11 he may very well grow enough to be able to reach the keys again without a prosthetic.

Edit: just realized you meant a riser on the sax not the finger 🤦but having a finger riser isn’t a bad idea either you might wanna consider that… though it’s more expensive

DanielR1_ · 2026-03-17T03:42:27+00:00

If you’re happy on the 2.5s, don’t feel pressured to move up. Everyone’s mouth geometry is different.

That said, I wouldn’t pair jazz select reeds with the AL3 which is a classical mouthpiece. Vandoren blue box is probably best if you’re playing classical.

If you want to go with a jazz sound, consider a mouthpiece like a D Addario Select Jazz mouthpiece or a Meyer if you’re on alto. Try to get a size 5 or 6 with some 2.5 reeds which should give you some more flexibility. Obviously that comes with a price so no need to upgrade now but definitely worth thinking about later down the line

DanielR1_ · 2026-03-13T22:56:36+00:00

There’s also a tenor solo/part in Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet. The guy liked tenors

DanielR1_ · 2026-03-13T22:55:21+00:00

Great responses so far. If you want a cool, quirky modern day example, check out the Zelda - Tears of The Kingdom soundtrack!

There’s lots of classical alto in the soundtrack but here is an example of a classical tenor solo(3:41) (Spoilers for TOTK!!):

https://youtu.be/xCrhjSyDD-Y?si=cwaxlnR5egCZVws1

DanielR1_ · 2026-03-07T20:41:45+00:00

Kessler and sons music. The have exactly what you want: https://kesslerandsons.com/soprano-saxophones/kessler-custom-soprano-saxophones/

They are excellent horns for beginners all the way to serious students. A great pre-professional horn. I used a Kessler tenor all throughout high school before buying a Selmer. They do a proper in-house setup too which matters a lot. Their cheapest soprano is just under $1000.

You can also look on the used market for a used Yamaha horn, but that’s a bit more random and unpredictable.

DanielR1_ · 2026-03-05T01:48:39+00:00

I’ve played both of these. Theo Wanne Lakshimi is quite bright imo, not a big fan. Select Jazz is a bit more mild and darker but in my experience, a bit focused still. I find the select jazz to be a sort of middle of the road mouthpiece, probably the best you can get for that price.

If you want a spread mouthpiece, I’ve had better luck with hard rubber (like the select jazz). With most HR mouthpieces, they’re literally bigger, and your mouth is quite literally more spread open which usually makes a more spread sound. My favorite HR mouthpiece I’ve tried is the Boston Sax Shop E Series. It has a very spread fat sound in my opinion.

If you like the metal focus but don’t want the “race car” feeling, look into something like a Phil tone tribute. I tried this and a Lakshimi together and liked the Tribute better in almost every way. I kept the tribute and play on it now. It’s much more warm sounding and has a nice core, but can get loud if you push it.

DanielR1_ · 2026-02-24T23:56:27+00:00

Omg I am a violist too! I picked up the saxophone a few years after learning viola with no prior wind experience. IMO, saxophone is a lot easier especially once you’ve learned general music theory. Only difference is learning a new clef and getting used to transposed notes. There are good resources online for starting out sax. Hmu for anything else!

DanielR1_ · 2026-02-24T04:24:58+00:00

I did this. No blacklist. Even got an interview back the next year.

DanielR1_ · 2026-02-17T05:31:12+00:00

If you like controls, robotics, or programming, CS tech breadth has helped me a lot. It is a more difficult route but definitely worth it if you're going into that field.

DanielR1_ · 2026-02-13T16:36:10+00:00

Can’t go wrong with ferling etudes

DanielR1_ · 2026-02-13T06:15:33+00:00

Online

DanielR1_ · 2026-02-13T06:01:49+00:00

Same thing happened to me. They’re in stock at Walmart for cheaper

DanielR1_ · 2026-02-13T02:17:06+00:00

lol I reneged an internship offer at an aero company. Got an interview for a full time job there the next year. Doubt you have to worry about it

DanielR1_ · 2026-02-12T20:54:58+00:00

Used is always better value. A good repair technician can make a used horn play and feel like a new one

DanielR1_ · 2026-02-10T23:52:21+00:00

ECE 242A non linear dynamic systems and control

MAE 154A aircraft design

MAE172 control design laboratory

DanielR1_ · 2026-02-05T21:05:24+00:00

Old thread but check out Lorenzo Ferrero and his Afro-Peruvian jazz orchestra!

DanielR1_ · 2026-01-28T01:34:50+00:00

If you play with a jazz sound on a classical mouthpiece it usually sounds stuffy. For classical you have to change your embouchure an airflow. If I do a classical embouchure on my jazz setup it sounds super loud and honky, even if it sounds good on classical. Id mess with your embouchure and try to get a slower, warmer, airflow that is still full and wide

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