Tone or Sound Subtone vibration felt through tenor sax?

[Dr G]

A good quality three piece suit and shiny shoes.

Now that’s funny - well played. When I used to fly to DC to give briefings, I was the one in the room that did not wear a three-piece suit and shiny shoes - I have an aversion to ties as well. The ones sitting ‘round the edge of the space were inevitably sharply dressed and had nothing to contribute. Smarter in dress only.

 

[BUMNOTE]

Nice to dress smartly,depending on the occasion.

 

[JSL]

I have an aversion to ties as well.

Me too. When I had my blues band, we tended to dress sharp. Often, we all wore suits, but I drew the line at a tie. I did wear it once, but that was it. I see no reason to wear something around my neck that nearly strangles me, and consider it a real accomplishment that I've managed to spend my entire life avoiding wearing such a ridiculous device.

 

[Targa]

Now that’s funny - well played. When I used to fly to DC to give briefings, I was the one in the room that did not wear a three-piece suit and shiny shoes - I have an aversion to ties as well. The ones sitting ‘round the edge of the space were inevitably sharply dressed and had nothing to contribute. Smarter in dress only.

I haven’t worn or owned a tie since I left school in ‘67.
As for a suit, does ‘double denim’ count?

 

[Colin the Bear]

There's no need for a tie to strangle. Buy the right size shirt and learn how to tie a Windsor knot.

I do occasionally wear a clip on, but you need the right shirt. No strangling is involved.

 

[cappers]

I do occasionally wear a clip on, but you need the right shirt. No strangling is involved.

 

[JSL]

There's no need for a tie to strangle. Buy the right size shirt and learn how to tie a Windsor knot.

I do occasionally wear a clip on, but you need the right shirt. No strangling is involved.

I guess I should have added a 'sarcastic' symbol of some kind. Of course, I was being hyperbolic (purposefully). What I don't like about a tie is that I don't like the feel of a shirt buttoned up against my neck even if it's a perfect fit, in addition to the fact that I think ties look ridiculous. I'll admit that's a subjective opinion, but I'm glad I've never been required to wear a tie.

 

[Dr G]

There's no need for a tie to strangle. Buy the right size shirt and learn how to tie a Windsor knot.

I do occasionally wear a clip on, but you need the right shirt. No strangling is involved.

There’s no need for a tie. One may not get along with reeds on a saxophone, but we still need them. A tie? Not so much.

Now what was the conversation? Subtone? Nose hair? Where the heck am I? Should I be wearing pants?

 

[JSL]

Should I be wearing pants?

As long as they aren't short pants! Now, back to subtoning...

 

[Targa]

There’s no need for a tie. One may not get along with reeds on a saxophone, but we still need them. A tie? Not so much.

Now what was the conversation? Subtone? Nose hair? Where the heck am I? Should I be wearing pants?

Tena?

 

[cappers]

There’s no need for a tie. One may not get along with reeds on a saxophone, but we still need them. A tie? Not so much.

Now what was the conversation? Subtone? Nose hair? Where the heck am I? Should I be wearing pants?

That's what I like about this place.

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[skeller047]

Here's some more off topic tie-based drivel. When I worked the Nevada showrooms, tuxedo was the required uniform for the band orchestra. Most folks used clip on bow ties, or pre-tied with an adjustable neck band. But a few of us tied our own.

We had an informal contest - how long you could wait to tie the tie and still play the downbeat when the curtain came up. I usually tied it right when the announcer started "And now ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage our star tonight, ..." 99 times out of 100 made the downbeat, I usually had my sax hooked on the strap as I tied the tie. The few times that I missed I made sure I LOOKED like I was playing.

 

[Stephen Howard]

There's no need for a tie to strangle. Buy the right size shirt and learn how to tie a Windsor knot.

I do occasionally wear a clip on, but you need the right shirt. No strangling is involved.

Funny thing is I've managed to get through my entire life thus far without wearing a suit or a tie (the odd funeral etc. excepted).
But my barber's been on at me for some time, saying that I'm at 'that age' where I really ought to think about dressing 'more appropriately' to my age. So just for fun I had a trawl round a few charity shops and picked up some rather nice jackets; a couple of tweeds, a wool and a linen. And someone called me 'dapper'!
So then I started looking into accessories. Ties, bandanas, cravats, pocket squares, scarves, trousers, hats - and it's actually kinda fun. Sure, I had to spend some time watching YouTube videos on how to knot a tie - but I rather like the effect.
I even splashed out on having one of the tweeds (Donegal, hand woven no less) properly tailored - and my God what a difference.

And I'm in good company.
Had a knock on my workshop door many years ago - opened it to find a gentleman standing there in a full Harris tweed getup, complete with walking stick. It was only Andy Mackay! If it's good enough for him then it's good enough for me!

 

[Targa]

Funny thing is I've managed to get through my entire life thus far without wearing a suit or a tie (the odd funeral etc. excepted).
But my barber's been on at me for some time, saying that I'm at 'that age' where I really ought to think about dressing 'more appropriately' to my age. So just for fun I had a trawl round a few charity shops and picked up some rather nice jackets; a couple of tweeds, a wool and a linen. And someone called me 'dapper'!
So then I started looking into accessories. Ties, bandanas, cravats, pocket squares, scarves, trousers, hats - and it's actually kinda fun. Sure, I had to spend some time watching YouTube videos on how to knot a tie - but I rather like the effect.
I even splashed out on having one of the tweeds (Donegal, hand woven no less) properly tailored - and my God what a difference.

And I'm in good company.
Had a knock on my workshop door many years ago - opened it to find a gentleman standing there in a full Harris tweed getup, complete with walking stick. It was only Andy Mackay! If it's good enough for him then it's good enough for me!

You do realise Mr Mackay was wearing a disguise so as to avoid being mobbed by his fans or is that your real reason as well?

 

[stitch]

So then I started looking into accessories. ... trousers, ...

I've always considered trousers to be essentials rather than accessories ... 😀

 

[Stephen Howard]

I've always considered trousers to be essentials rather than accessories ... 😀

THAT'S where I've been going wrong!!!

 

[Stephen Howard]

You do realise Mr Mackay was wearing a disguise so as to avoid being mobbed by his fans or is that your real reason as well?

I have fans???

 

[Dr G]

I've always considered trousers to be essentials rather than accessories ... 😀

THAT'S where I've been going wrong!!!

Do you have solder burns on your thighs? I only had to be burned once from a solder splatter to know that pants were appropriate attire at the solder bench. Ow...

 

[Colin the Bear]

In my younger active days I wore clothes to show off my physique. These days I need a good tailor to hide it.

 

[Stephen Howard]

Do you have solder burns on your thighs? I only had to be burned once from a solder splatter to know that pants were appropriate attire at the solder bench. Ow...

Aprons. It's all about aprons. Or overalls.