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[G21music]

Hello everyone, I'm Paul and have returned to the sax after a 25 year hiatus, I've been playing bass guitar for almost 40 years, making them for 15 years and am currently exploring woodwind and strings for my own compositions - plugins are good but nothing beats the real thing - plus I'm a nerd and love sticking microphones in front of things!
I recently brought an Elkhart Series II alto to get back into the swing of things and am currently attempting to pick up where I left off.

 

[Jeanette]

Welcome to the café and back to sax

Jx

 

[GCinCT]

Welcome to the Cafe from another Paul. In 2017, I came back after a long hiatus and never looked back. Great to have you here!

 

[G21music]

Thanks for the likes and welcomes, loving getting stuck in right now - although I may have to look into a mute or some acoustic treatment of some sort as not everyone in my house agrees

 

[PigSquealer]

Thanks for the likes and welcomes, loving getting stuck in right now - although I may have to look into a mute or some acoustic treatment of some sort as not everyone in my house agrees

Welcome to the Café and back to sax.
There’s no real effective mutes. I suggest a well padded dedicated room. This will provide acoustic and emotional wellness both🤪.

 

[mizmar]

Got to agree. Every Café member needs a padded room



Welcome

 

[G21music]

Fortunately I studied acoustics at university as part of my degree and have designed and built a few treated rooms/studios for friends, the downside is not having much space to build one at home, going to have to keep hoping my numbers come up one Saturday night...

 

[PigSquealer]

Fortunately I studied acoustics at university as part of my degree and have designed and built a few treated rooms/studios for friends, the downside is not having much space to build one at home, going to have to keep hoping my numbers come up one Saturday night...

Shy of a well insulated closet with light & ventilation fan good luck. There’s been lots of on unit attempts.

 

[Nuvogue Jazz]

Hello everyone, I'm Paul and have returned to the sax after a 25 year hiatus, I've been playing bass guitar for almost 40 years, making them for 15 years and am currently exploring woodwind and strings for my own compositions - plugins are good but nothing beats the real thing - plus I'm a nerd and love sticking microphones in front of things!
I recently brought an Elkhart Series II alto to get back into the swing of things and am currently attempting to pick up where I left off.

Welcome, paul,, i’ve been with cafe for a few years. It must feel good to be back

 

[G21music]

Shy of a well insulated closet with light & ventilation fan good luck. There’s been lots of on unit attempts.

Unfortunately it also has to fit a double bass that's taller than me, & at 6ft4 I don't think I'll be able to justify converting the lounge into a studio - worth a try though.......

 

[G21music]

Welcome, paul,, i’ve been with cafe for a few years. It must feel good to be back

Thank you, it does feel really good, I couldn't believe it when I blew into the sax for the first time in 25 years and it actually sounded like a saxophone! Its got me hooked again anyway!

 

[Wonko]

Thanks for the likes and welcomes, loving getting stuck in right now - although I may have to look into a mute or some acoustic treatment of some sort as not everyone in my house agrees

The cheapest acoustic treatment might be .....
Earplugs for everyone in the house .....
;-)

 

[PigSquealer]

The cheapest acoustic treatment might be .....
Earplugs for everyone in the house .....
;-)

Honestly I think that’s the best advice I’ve ever heard !!!! 🤩 I wonder if noise canceling headphones with Bluetooth connection to TV or ? Is an option ?

 

[G21music]

The cheapest acoustic treatment might be .....
Earplugs for everyone in the house .....
;-)

😀 Now that is actually a really good shout! I was thinking along the lines of "but if I buy a tenor sax as well that 'might' be a bit quieter as its a different range", not sure anyone will fall for it but its gotta be worth a try

 

[MikeMorrell]

Welcome to the cafe, Paul!

Interesting question on the relative (perceived) loudness of alto vs. tenor saxes!

Mike

 

[G21music]

Welcome to the cafe, Paul!

Interesting question on the relative (perceived) loudness of alto vs. tenor saxes!

Mike

Thanks Mike
I honestly think that whilst my mother is downstairs watching her soaps the proverbial gnats fart would be perceived as way too loud in this house

 

[Tenor Viol]

Hi, welcome

 

[Pete Thomas]

Big welcome to the Cafe!