Introduction Hola amigos

[woz]

Well, I just HAD to join!

I've decided to take up the Sax - an ambition for years. I'm now living in Spain and have the time do do it.

My web research brought me to this forum. I must say it's the friendliest, constructive and informative forum and site I've ever seen.

It's alread put me in touch with the extremely helpful Maria at saxophonesdirect - I'm pretty sure that's who I'll spend my pasetas with!

So - I'll check out other postings - but please forgive me if I do ask one or two questions posted elsewhere!

Any contacts with other Sax players down here on the Costa del Sol would be really appreciated.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Hi Woz

Welcome to the Breakfast Room and that's an excellent choice of saxophone. Maria and the hanson Crew are especially helpful and great horns.

Ken, who posts here from time to time, is down your way.

 

[woz]

Thanks Pete - if you get a chance, please let Ken know of my details.

 

[frank_johnson]

Welcome to the Breakfast Room.
You're not the famous I.Woz-Ear by any chance are you??
Happy hours on whichever sax you choose.
Frank 8|

 

[jambo]

Welcome! 🙂

 

[Pete Thomas]

Woz wrote:
Any contacts with other Sax players down here on the Costa del Sol would be really appreciated.

There's also Rogerb, he's here quite often (and another Happy Hansonist). Send him a PM

 

[Bobby G]

Hi Woz, welcome to the Breakfast Room from lovely Welwyn. Once you get your sax, don't be worried about asking really basic questions, we've all been there 😉

Have you decided what flavour Hanson to go for? I've never played one, but everyone who has says they're great.

Cheers, Bob

 

[ken]

Woz wrote:
Thanks Pete - if you get a chance, please let Ken know of my details.

Hi Woz,

Pete e-mailed me and told me. Welcome to the forum.

T'is a shame, I'm not in your area (I'm Alicante region) or you could've tried my ST-8 and SA-8.

Each to their own and I'm no expert, but (imho) you could do a lot worst than a Hanson. The only slight down side is shipping if you want/need to take advantage of the free 5 year service/repairs, but you can't blame Hanson that we live in the sun (some of the time!!). Big thing is (apart from there fine instruments) they are real nice people to deal with.

Let me know if there's anything specific you wanna know about the ST-8/SA-8?

Saludos,
Ken.

 

[saxismyaxe]

Welcome Woz, nice to see you here.

 

[Rogerb]

Yes, welcome Woz.... like Ken I'm on the Costa Blanca, and a happy owner of a SA-5.

I took it with me to UK in Sept and paid a visit to Hanson where they gave it a quick (free) service, some nice tea/coffee, and a good chat 🙂

 

[mfox]

hola

 

[woz]

Thanks for a warm welcome everyone.

Bob - I'll be having an ST5 - around a month from now. Can't fault Maria!

Ken/Roger - I'll be in Alicante area early May, I'll give you both a shout nearer the time.

Well, hasta luego - from a rather windy and cool Costa del Sol.

 

[Bobby G]

From what I hear about the Hansons, there's not much difference between the intermediate 5's and the pro 8's. I'd really like to have a go on one, and I hope yours is everything you want it to be.

Cheers, Bob