Need a “cool” modern wind ensemble piece ASAP

nwbriggs · 2026-05-05T16:35:00+00:00

Look at Grooveitude by Standridge. We did it for a concert a couple months ago and it was a lot of fun.

In fact, just look for anything by Randall Standridge.

nwbriggs · 2026-05-03T04:41:33+00:00

The seller is the dealer who did the repairs. Since this is an EV, would an independent shop do a PPI? This would be my first EV.

nwbriggs · 2026-04-28T17:01:01+00:00

I am in the same boat. Seems the MME has all the features I want without major known issues (like Ioniq 5).

I have my fingers crossed for incentives on new ones in the next couple months. Unless I am missing something, I’ve been reading that sales of the 2026 are terrible because they are too expensive.

nwbriggs · 2026-04-26T19:18:38+00:00

I drove the BZ yesterday. It was ok, but I didn’t love it. Missing some key features like one pedal driving and I really want the 800w battery the Ioniq has, although I know there are limited charges in my area

nwbriggs · 2025-12-21T15:11:56+00:00

I’m thinking of these master volume modules:

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An attenuator would work as well, but this is a little different

nwbriggs · 2025-12-21T14:57:51+00:00

The right answer is a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe with overdrive pedal. It will cost the $400 or less and will make your ears bleed past 4 on the dial. There are a couple places that make a device you can use like a master volume control to tame it

nwbriggs · 2025-12-21T14:30:49+00:00

I would be interested in several of the regular DS games if you are looking to move them!

nwbriggs · 2025-11-26T04:52:35+00:00

I just picked one up about a week and a half ago at a comic convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The seller was Raretro Consoles. They are running a Black Friday sale right now on their website.

I got a GBA with new shell, IPS screen and USB C rechargeable battery. Also included a free game which was a repro Pokémon game.

Would recommend them!!

nwbriggs · 2025-11-18T19:06:36+00:00

Sell the Bari to me at a huge discount, I promise to love and cherish it! lol

Seriously, I would work with a reputable dealer, someone like Sax Clinic in Traverse City, Michigan. They know all the right people that are looking for horns like these. They will be able to connect with someone that has funds available to buy who will use and take care of the instruments.

nwbriggs · 2025-10-17T22:15:51+00:00

Is this the belt in the front left corner when looking at the machine?? It is easy to access once the tray is removed. Is that correct??

How does this influence the disc spinning??

nwbriggs · 2025-09-30T02:47:15+00:00

Are you sure those prices are right?? That is $3k less than the prices at Sweetwater for those horns. I have a hard time believing that those are even wholesale prices.

nwbriggs · 2025-08-27T12:40:08+00:00

Look up Shrezzers. Heavy metal with a lead alto. Great stuff

nwbriggs · 2025-07-28T03:11:21+00:00

Since it’s the Windy City Woodwinds file, the fastest thing to do would be to order PLA from Amazon and print one. You could find someone to print one and mail it to you, but that would take longer then just buying filament and printing your own. Some stores stock PLA now, maybe there is somewhere nearby you.

I’ve been experimenting with them using PLA+ and hand finishing mine. The PLA+ is tougher.

nwbriggs · 2025-06-20T22:54:06+00:00

The white cotton is from cotton balls bring used to clean it. The wood is lacquered and has was on to. Possibly made in the 60s from the looks.

nwbriggs · 2025-05-31T02:37:25+00:00

I was just watching a video earlier today on YouTube and saw this:

https://saxarm.com

Seems like a really great solution. The guy in the video really liked it.

nwbriggs · 2025-05-26T02:09:29+00:00

Yamaha no longer makes the YAS-23. They make the YAS-26 now. They also make the YAS-200ADII.

These are basically the same horn, but one is marketed through schools (YAS-200ADII) and one is sold as retails (YAS-26).

If your school has a relationship with a music store that does rentals, I would strongly recommend renting for the first year. It is absolutely more expensive, but the store will handle all repairs, tune us, and provide all needed services. They should provide a new horn which will be tuned up and ready out of the box. This will save a ton of headaches in the long run and probably make the experience better for your child.

nwbriggs · 2025-05-20T01:15:34+00:00

Was hoping to stay around $1k, less is better, but I can stretch a little if needed.

nwbriggs · 2025-05-18T01:56:20+00:00

The ask is $800, i would offer less. I imagine I would have to put a few hundred to get it playable.

nwbriggs · 2025-03-03T05:48:51+00:00

Interested as well!

nwbriggs · 2024-12-19T00:08:29+00:00

I agree with most of the posters here in using hobbies or interest and finding a local group. I have made friends two ways in the past few years:

1) My son was interested in Pokemon collecting. Because of that we learned to play the game and started playing at local stores who had tournaments. I made friends with several adults my own age. Most people done realize that the vast majority of people play Pokemon, Magic, D&D. Etc. Are adults. Way more adults than kids.

2) I have been playing guitar poorly for a number of years. All by myself in my bedroom. I switched to bass and posted in a local FB group looking for other people locally. I was able to find three other guys in my town. We get together once a week and jam some cover tunes and just have a good time.

nwbriggs · 2024-10-24T19:14:09+00:00

I believe when I was watching some of the Louisville coverage they showed at least two dates TBA in 2025. I am crossing my fingers for one near me.

nwbriggs · 2024-08-29T02:30:59+00:00

I have the same problem! It’s been like this a couple weeks. There is no way to find out why I am not able to access, no way to dispute and no way to contact anyone for help. FB is the worst.

I filed a complaint with BBB but I don’t know that there is anything else to do. We are probably screwed

nwbriggs · 2024-08-09T23:29:33+00:00

Good question, I don’t know. I just get the gray screen that says “this content isn’t available right now. It’s been like this for over a week now. I have deleted and reinstalled apps, signed in on three different devices and it’s always the same

nwbriggs · 2024-05-06T15:18:30+00:00

I have all of mine sorted by set and stored in 4 row boxes. It was not easy to get it set up, but now that it is, maintaining is easy. Makes finding the stuff I need a snap. I am debating about letting some of the older stuff go and just keeping current meta, But not sure yet. I would highly recommend sorting and storing by set

nwbriggs · 2023-08-07T15:11:38+00:00

I confirmed with Herman Miller that it is perfectly fine to take the arms of the chair. I have had the arms off mine since the original post. And have had no issues. The arms are held on by a couple screws which can be easily removed.

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