Introduction Saxophones, the U.S., and other interesting things about myself

[bobbyz]

Hi, I go by BobbyZ because thats what all my friends call me. I live in the United States (hopefully I am not the only one on this site) ,and only got seriously interested into Jazz and Funk about a year ago. Gerry Mulligan is my idol (I'm into the Bari), but I am open to new ideas about great players.I also love looking/buying vintage saxophones because they make me feel like I'm getting deals. I am in a band right now who is more into Classic Rock/Jazz/Blues, but its still fun. Hopefully I will also be able to find a microphone around my house so I can record a little bit.
Lastly, I am very social, so I like meeting new people (especially if they can find me good deals on vintage) so thank you all for saying hello.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Hi Bobby and welcome. Yes, we have quite a few members from the U.S.

 

[Tenor Sax]

Hi Bobby welcome.

It will be interesting to know the list of vintage you have.

 

[bobbyz]

All I have right now are a 1927 King Cleveland and 1922 C melody Buescher True Tone. I am kind of on a budget and don't really like the hype about the $4,000+ selmer mk VI's. After all you are 80+% of what comes out of the sax. I love the Buescher and am trying to figure out why C melodies went off the market. I got really good prices on these and will try to post pictures of them.

 

[phil_edwards]

Hi Bobby, welcome to the breakfast room.

regards, Phil

 

[visionari1]

Hi Bobby, Welcome to the breakfast club, from New Zealand, My one and only sax is a 1935 Conn Alto (naked lady model, its on my avatar) I paid $125nz in non working condition.
I saw Gerry Mulligan play a few years ago in LA at the Hyatt Newporter.

Cheers

Visionari1 🙂

 

[bobbyz]

Great find visionari1. Good, you found one that was made before WWII. Did you fix it yourself?