ManEast
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Hi B.R
Going to a new Sax-Tech is like going to a new dentist. It is a sweaty palm affair that you would rather not have to contend with. But every now and then it has to be done.
With our fabulous Mr Steve Howard out of the picture composing his fine Manual, I was forced to look into that elite pond of guys & dolls that advertise themselves on the net as “The Repair Men”
Now I have to tell you that the tech that I used before Steve was a total F****** Twonk who disappeared off of the scene owing me about £400…so you can see why I compare it to pulling teeth. When I was a kid growing up in Landport (Portsmouth) it would have been Quite acceptable for me to of taken it out of his face,
” But I, Is a nice posh bloke now”
Sure, I take people at their word. I pride myself in old school musician values that I have inherited from the wonderful teachers that I have had. “ How very composed of me!”
Back to my Alto.
I am 48 now, the Alto and Tenor that I play, are for me the best Saxophones I have ever played. The Alto is a Yanigisawa 8833 special.
I have cherished every sax I have ever owned …they are tools, but none the less cherished and when it comes to maintenance, I don’t like to do things by half.
In the past I have had complete Repads done with Gordon Beeson’s, Freddy Gregory’s and Possoni premium deluxe pads.
I did read Steve’s positive Roo pad review and then got around to playing a couple of horns with them in. After faffing around for a bit I got a set from Music Medic (white with smooth domed reso’s …Whoooo pimp my ride!)
I do love them. They have a nice positive thud to them. They have been in for quite a few months, and as fast and more reassuring than any pad I have ever used.
Oh yes…the guy that did the job. Got hold of him via the B.R. It was Griff.
A superb job.
The sun was to shine and all was fine.
Thank you Bud !
Also, if I had ordered the pads from Griff in the first place I would have saved a few quid as well.
I Will try to post some pics
Going to a new Sax-Tech is like going to a new dentist. It is a sweaty palm affair that you would rather not have to contend with. But every now and then it has to be done.
With our fabulous Mr Steve Howard out of the picture composing his fine Manual, I was forced to look into that elite pond of guys & dolls that advertise themselves on the net as “The Repair Men”
Now I have to tell you that the tech that I used before Steve was a total F****** Twonk who disappeared off of the scene owing me about £400…so you can see why I compare it to pulling teeth. When I was a kid growing up in Landport (Portsmouth) it would have been Quite acceptable for me to of taken it out of his face,
” But I, Is a nice posh bloke now”
Sure, I take people at their word. I pride myself in old school musician values that I have inherited from the wonderful teachers that I have had. “ How very composed of me!”
Back to my Alto.
I am 48 now, the Alto and Tenor that I play, are for me the best Saxophones I have ever played. The Alto is a Yanigisawa 8833 special.
I have cherished every sax I have ever owned …they are tools, but none the less cherished and when it comes to maintenance, I don’t like to do things by half.
In the past I have had complete Repads done with Gordon Beeson’s, Freddy Gregory’s and Possoni premium deluxe pads.
I did read Steve’s positive Roo pad review and then got around to playing a couple of horns with them in. After faffing around for a bit I got a set from Music Medic (white with smooth domed reso’s …Whoooo pimp my ride!)
I do love them. They have a nice positive thud to them. They have been in for quite a few months, and as fast and more reassuring than any pad I have ever used.
Oh yes…the guy that did the job. Got hold of him via the B.R. It was Griff.
A superb job.
The sun was to shine and all was fine.
Thank you Bud !
Also, if I had ordered the pads from Griff in the first place I would have saved a few quid as well.
I Will try to post some pics