Introduction Here for the chat...

[entysax]

Hi everyone, glad to be onboard! I've visited here over the years quite a few times, now here to stay.

I'm UK based, a hobbyist - been playing 30+ years on and off. Mainly in a local pop/soul band, but also in a Big Band. Mainly on tenor, though I have alto and soprano too.

I love gear...I know, I know...I should just practice more instead of searching for the new shiny stuff. But I get a buzz out of it, so I've ended up with way too many horns and mouthpieces (far more gear than talent!). It's been a lot of fun.

Hoping to get involved in the chats, pick up some new ideas and maybe offer some thoughts too. Other interests include scoring in Dorico, playing bass & guitar, trying to learn keyboards (struggling with bass clef) etc etc.

See you in the cafe!

 

[Pete Thomas]

See you in the cafe!

Hello and welcome!

 

[entysax]

Hello and welcome!

Thanks Pete - and I've got your book and CD too!

 

[Jeanette]

Welcome to the café, have fun here 🙂

Jx

 

[Pete Thomas]

and CD too!

Giving away your age 😉

 

[Ghr9204]

Welcome to the forum, @entysax !

I'm UK based, a hobbyist - been playing 30+ years on and off. Mainly in a local pop/soul band, but also in a Big Band. Mainly on tenor, though I have alto and soprano too.

I think we all are hobbyists. If one isn't having fun doing it, then perhaps ought to find something else to do? Years ago I went a different route with US military reserve bands on weekends. It was kind of neat, 4 days pay for 2 days work, "I actually get paid to do this!" Now collecting a small pension with health care perks.

I love gear...I know, I know...I should just practice more instead of searching for the new shiny stuff. But I get a buzz out of it, so I've ended up with way too many horns and mouthpieces (far more gear than talent!). It's been a lot of fun.

Yup, I know the feeling. Why do I own 4 alto saxes gaining a 5th soon? Keeping a low profile, I rationalise it by my wife buying "sale items" at J.C. Penney (clothing store) and Bath & Body (soaps and cosmetics). 😉 But I have fun passing on the serviced ones to extended family members and donating to those lacking and can't afford.

Hoping to get involved in the chats, pick up some new ideas and maybe offer some thoughts too. Other interests include scoring in Dorico, playing bass & guitar, trying to learn keyboards (struggling with bass clef) etc etc.

I know the feeling. I actually improv better on keys than sax. Looking forward to hearing more from you! 😀

 

[Tenor Viol]

Hi, welcome. Just to the north in Cumbria.

 

[entysax]

Hi, welcome. Just to the north in Cumbria.

Nice part of the world!

 

[PigSquealer]

Welcome aboard ! What’s a CD ? Is that like a C Melody ?

 

[GCinCT]

Welcome to the Cafe. Looking forward to fun chats with you.

 

[Ghr9204]

I love gear...I know, I know...I should just practice more instead of searching for the new shiny stuff.

We all search for shiny "new" stuff. 🌟

Why do I own 4 alto saxes gaining a 5th soon?

"Oops! I did it again" as the Britney Spears song rings out. 😉 My GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) has grown. Just now, I won an EBay Jupiter Vito 7133 alto sax in reasonably clean condition from a highly rated instrument seller, $165 US total shipping and taxes included. Will probably receive it before New Year Eve.

It lists the country of origin, "TAIWAN" and its black case appears very clean. 😀 It is missing a key pearl but I have extras that should fit. I have the companion Jupiter Vito tenor and it plays extremely well, now my fave. A coincidence, my tenor arrived 15 years ago missing the G key pearl.

 

[eb424]

Hi and welcome aboard

 

[Targa]

Welcome aboard ! What’s a CD ? Is that like a C Melody ?

It's a sticker you put on your car which allows you to break the law with impunity.

 

[Wonko]

Hi everyone, glad to be onboard! I've visited here over the years quite a few times, now here to stay.

Welcome to the café.

far more gear than talent!

I know the feeling ......

 

[PigSquealer]

Welcome aboard ! What’s a CD ? Is that like a C Melody ?

It's a sticker you put on your car which allows you to break the law with impunity.

Certified Defective auto ! Wow !