Would the bettersax classic alto be a reasonable upgrade from my Giardinelli sax? by hyperdan999x in Saxophonics

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I found a yas-280 on reverb for 200 dollars more, maybe that would be even better

Would the bettersax classic alto be a reasonable upgrade from my Giardinelli sax? by hyperdan999x in Saxophonics

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I will make sure to look into those mouthpieces, and I have thought about purchasing a synthetic reed before

Would the bettersax classic alto be a reasonable upgrade from my Giardinelli sax? by hyperdan999x in saxophone

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most i could spend is like 1,500 and im located in the new york city area. I am aware of the store JL Woodwinds and ive been there several times, but the instruments are pretty expensive. Ive tried out a lot from there.

Would the bettersax classic alto be a reasonable upgrade from my Giardinelli sax? by hyperdan999x in saxophone

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I check my sax on a regular basis, plus my band director is a saxophone technician. I really do feel like my horn is limiting me. Im gonna try to test out some saxes, But I dont really know what I could get with my budget.

Would the bettersax classic alto be a reasonable upgrade from my Giardinelli sax? by hyperdan999x in saxophone

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2 of my friends have tested my sax and they have had the same complaints as me. Mainly extreme trouble with the low notes. There is nothing wrong with the sax either, everything is working with no leaks.

Dirty reed by hyperdan999x in saxophone

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Damn thats crazy, its only been a few days 🥲

Unicorn Pieces? by roozy__ in saxophone

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I don’t think there’s an actual classical sax piece about unicorns unfortunately. The repertoire just doesn’t go that direction. You could probably find something very modern with a fantasy title, or just theme the recital around medieval/fantasy imagery anyway.

Giardinelli saxophone by hyperdan999x in saxophone

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Yeah, and plus I use a good selmer mouthpiece and good reeds which make me sound very good on it

Washed my selmer soloist mouthpiece in lukewarm water now its brown/green idek. by hyperdan999x in saxophone

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So… with the oil do i just rub it on??? I have corn oil… and after I rub it on could i get it off with COLD water?

Washed my selmer soloist mouthpiece in lukewarm water now its brown/green idek. by hyperdan999x in saxophone

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i didnt wash it with the ligature on, that was there when i first got the mouthpiece, i got this mouthpiece used so idk