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Saxophone/Expert Profile
Expertise
questions regarding equipment, performance, repairs, lessons, etc. Almost all saxophone related questions.
Experience in the area
I am a professional member of N.A.P.B.I.R.T (National Association of Professional Band Instruments Repair Technicians). I have been repairing saxophones, flutes, clarinets, and brass instruments since 1993. I perform in several professional groups covering genres form classical, jazz, and rock.
Organizations
N.A.P.B.I.R.T (National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians
Education/Credentials
St. Petersburg Junior College (AA) University of South Florida.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| George | 05/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | A very complete and useful answer as ..... |
| George | 05/11/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a lot. As always an excellent ..... |
| kay | 05/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very informative thank you so much. Knowledge ..... |
| Amanda Stanglin | 04/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | This was very helpful thank you so ..... |
| Roger | 03/15/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I am very or more than very ..... |
Recent Answers from Charles Harris
2012-05-23 Problem with lower notes in tenor:
George, I'm still going to stick with my first assessment. This sounds like a leak in the horn. Did you check all the pads for the lower stack, or just the F#, G# keys? A very small leak can be difficult
2012-05-22 Problem with lower notes in tenor:
George, Most players when they convert from the alto to tenor have some difficulties with the lower notes but that usually doesn't show up until you get below the D. Then it can be worked out in about
2012-05-11 High F sharp:
George, Playing the high F# is reaching into the altissimo range and is an advanced skill. I assume you are using the front F fingering combined with the side Bb key for this note and you do not have
2012-05-02 information on saxaphone:
Kay, What you have is what we commonly refer to today as the Bundy I saxophone. The reason is in 1979, The Selmer USA company revamped their entire line and created the Bundy II. The instrument
2012-04-17 amati kraslice ats- 32 saxophone:
Alan, Sorry I haven't gotten to you sooner. I've had a full plate so to speak this past week and I'm just now getting a bit of free time. The Amati Kraslice brand is very difficult to evaluate
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