Introduction Hi from the Black Country

[frank_johnson]

I have browsed for a while. Now I'm taking the plunge. I've just bought a Buffet S1 alto with a Lawton metal mouthpiece 6Star B. Does anyone know where I can get any information relating to Lawton? What is the best way of removing the calcium like deposits and green spots (like those on old copper pipes)?
Frank

 

[Dylan]

Hey Frank

Welcome to the forum from a damp N.E London.

I've not tried a Lawton - but they are supposed to be the business!

D

 

[martin_br]

Hey up!
Welcome.

Me new too.
Ish.

Used to have a Lawton many years ago but it got nicked along with the alto.

If it's really bad and kill or cure,you might try soaking it in salt warm water solution and then using toothpaste and a hard toothbrush.

Not guaranteed but worth a shot.Should at least improve itt...

 

[saxismyaxe]

Frank,
Both components of your setup are wonderful IMO, i.e. mouthpiece and horn.

Welcome to the forums.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Hi frank and welcome to the Breakfast Room. Use vinegar but do not soak the entire mouthpiece, best to soak a small piece of rag and place inside the chamber but only leave in there long enough to remove the gunk. More info on Stephen Howard's website.

 

[Bobby G]

Hi Frank and welcome to the Breakfast Room from Welwyn, home of the mucky ebonite mouthpiece.

Cheers, Bob

 

[frank_johnson]

Many thanks for your welcomes and the advice received. I've rolled up my sleeves to sort the mouthpiece while listening to Blue Train!
Frank.

 

[Bobby G]

Frank Johnson wrote:
Many thanks for your welcomes and the advice received. I've rolled up my sleeves to sort the mouthpiece while listening to Blue Train!
Frank.

Obviously a man of great taste Frank. I wonder, when the three horns are playing together, do they sound ever so slightly out-of-tune to you? They do to me. Not that it's unpleasant or distracting, it's just something that I've noticed.

Cheers, Bob

 

[frank_johnson]

Obviously a man of great taste Frank. I wonder, when the three horns are playing together, do they sound ever so slightly out-of-tune to you? They do to me. Not that it's unpleasant or distracting, it's just something that I've noticed.

Cheers, Bob
[/quote]

Hi Bob,
My musical hearing is not that good any more. Too much loud rock/blues over the years. The alto is a 60th birthday present which I bought from a friend with your quality of hearing. Illness forced him to stop playing it 10 years ago. The only other person to have played it is Lee Konitz!!!!!. I just had to buy it!!
Happy honking
Frank

 

[Bobby G]

Well, happy belated 60th Frank, and may your alto be infused with the spirit of Lee Konitz 😉

Too much loud rock and blues, tell me about it >.< My hearing's not what it could be either....

Cheers, Bob

 

[Tenor Sax]

Hi Frank,

Sorry its a late Welcome from Sunny Lichfield In Staffordshire.

Nice to know there are others out there close to my Home 10.