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Scott's Music Cave
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Scott's Music Cave where we get to meet people, play fun instruments.
If you want to be on the channel or have an instrument you want featured please contact me.
If you want to be on the channel or have an instrument you want featured please contact me.
Selmer Mark VI at a garage sale!
My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the channel please contact me.
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He found a Selmer sax at a garage sale!
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In this video, we visit with Mike Corrigan. He found this Selmer Balanced Action tenor saxophone at a garage sale. There’s also an interesting fine that we had to dig out of the bell. Thanks for watching!  My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the chan...
$400 vs $1000 Saxophone Overhaul!
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In this video I compare a $400 overhaul to a $1000 overhaul. Let me know if you've ever experienced something like this My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the channel please contact me.
Historic saxophone built in Paris during ww2!
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This saxophone belongs to one of my customers and I did some research on it and it was built during World War 2 in Paris, France. Let's take a closer look at it and thanks to Douglas Pipher for the extra help. Here's a link to the original article . www.selmer.fr/en/blogs/infos/history-notes-08-production-pendant-guerre m. groups/749511572663888/ My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwin...
How to fix tricky binding keys on a saxophone.
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The video I talked about binding keys. ua-cam.com/video/Cdnl1Xq9fWw/v-deo.htmlsi=EW3tIBD5uznr_cyD In this video I get into a technical discussion on how to address binding keys and rod alignments My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the channel please ...
Make your vintage saxophones feel better. Conn NW2
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In this video I show you all the modifications I've done to my Conn New Wonder 2 Transitional to make it feel better and easier to play My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the channel please contact me.
Selmer SBA overhaul Part 1
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I'm making a multipart series on this Selmer Super Balanced Action overhaul. This is part 1 My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the channel please contact me.
Intermediate vs Professional Saxophone. Yamaha Purple labels!
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In this video I compare an intermediate to a professional saxophone. A Yas52 and a Yas62 purple label. in the 1980s the 62 was Yamaha's top model. My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the channel please contact me.
My LOUD gig with Jump, Jive and Swing!
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My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the channel please contact me.
1980's Goodness Yanagisawa 880 closet horn!
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A 1986 Yanagisawa 880 saxophone that is a new addition to the shop. It's really nice and will be getting overhauled soon. My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the channel please contact me.
$500 vs $5000 saxophone!
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In this video I compare a 1960 Selmer Mark 6 alto saxophone to a 1990's Bundy alto saxophone. This is going to be part of a series on Budget saxophone. Thanks for watching, Scott My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the channel please contact me.
A freshly overhauled Mark 7 sax and a happy customer!
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In this video we meet with Josh Rivera as he picks up his Mark 7 alto saxophone from the repair shop. This sax was a difficult job, but it turned out great. Thank you, Josh! Scott Reed My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the channel please contact me.
We forgot the set list!
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www.jumpjivekc.com Come with me when I play a 4 hour gig on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City Missouri. My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the channel please contact me.
I'm overhauling my Selmer Mark 6 saxophone!
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Let's take a look at my Selmer Mark VI before I overhaul it. My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the channel please contact me.
Buffet 100 review alto saxophone! Technician reviews!
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In this video I review this Buffet 100 alto saxophone. I review it from a technicians perspective and from a players perspective. I'll rate it from 0-100 and them demonstrate it. My name is Scott Reed. I'm a woodwind repair technician and player in the Kansas City area of the United States. If you have an instrument or are involved in music and want to be on the channel please contact me. 0:00 ...
Budget sax shootout! Selmer Mark 6 vs Yanagisawa 880!
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Budget sax shootout! Selmer Mark 6 vs Yanagisawa 880!
Only 641 made! Supreme 2022 alto saxophone!
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Only 641 made! Supreme 2022 alto saxophone!
Buying your next saxophone with Geoff Landman
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Buying your next saxophone with Geoff Landman
Top 5 mistakes saxophone players make!
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Top 5 mistakes saxophone players make!
Improve your technique! with Christopher Agnew
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Improve your technique! with Christopher Agnew
Treasures in a brass and woodwind shop!
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Treasures in a brass and woodwind shop!
Conn 28M Up-close look and demonstration!
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Conn 28M Up-close look and demonstration!
Saxophone player stuck on a cruise ship!
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Saxophone player stuck on a cruise ship!
Eastman 52nd Street! Technician review!
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Eastman 52nd Street! Technician review!
Cannonball Big Bell Stone Series saxophone! Technician review!
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Cannonball Big Bell Stone Series saxophone! Technician review!
Saxophone mouthpieces explained with Herschel McWilliams!
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Saxophone mouthpieces explained with Herschel McWilliams!
Glory Alto Saxophone. Technician Review! Check out my other reviews!
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Glory Alto Saxophone. Technician Review! Check out my other reviews!
What’s going on in the shop! 11/20/2023
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What’s going on in the shop! 11/20/2023
Yamaha 875EX Alto Sax! Technician review!
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Yamaha 875EX Alto Sax! Technician review!
I have had a cannonball big bell tenor for 3 years now, and I have never had any issue with the stones. Cannonball saxophones sound better and rounder than some of the big names. That's the fact! I have tried some.
The old Tuxedo bag is pretty sweet. You really don’t see those anywhere! Did both horns have gig bags like that?
Just play!!!!! Practice! Learn! Enjoy!! Old horns like Conn’s, your playing history!!!
That's right!
Are you still available to do saxophone repair? I have a 1948 King Super 20 (series I a) that needs repair. Most likely a full repad and some key leveling and adjustment of the octave mechanism.
I am but I’m pretty booked for the entire summer.
Was it normal for the Mark VI to have a metal thumb hook?
Yes. Until around 1967 they had brass thumb hooks. Thanks!
@@Scottsmusiccave Ah, I see. That explains why my '74 VI tenor (which I bought used in '83) has/had a plastic one.
Can you repair / repad a 1948 King Super 20 alto? Mine is in need of repair, maybe not a full overhaul though.
I can. I’m pretty booked for the entire summer though.
I'm thinking about getting the blue glory horn do you recommend it I've seen some with the blue on inperson and be sounds very good it even plays in tune
I personally wouldn’t buy one.
@@Scottsmusiccavewhy it sounded pretty good when I heard it in person
Hi, what is the strap you are wearing?
It’s a Boston Sax Shop Newbury deluxe. It’s really comfortable. Tell them I sent you please!
Vince Gnojek and I studied with the same coach in high school.
Oh nice!
I need a good professional saxophone for life… maximum budget is 4000 dollars… What do u recommend? Please help me
I have had 4 selmer mark vi's and my favourite is the 1963 I have. I think like you said Scott, the long bows are definitely the best.
The long bows are my personal favorite! 4 Mark VIs? Nice!
A Selmer balanced action, that is a collectors item.😊👍
I was excited to see it. I’m looking for one, but I want something nicer than that one. Thanks for watching!
How much did you pay for that garage sale sax? Lol
He wouldn’t say but he got a good deal!
@@Scottsmusiccave I was going to say, I hope he told these people what these horns were worth.
I’m going to have to start going to garage sales just to get a Selmer. Probably the only way I could afford one lol.
You’ve got to be kidding me - wow! A BA and a Mk VI at a garage sale? Holy smokes, I hope you also bought a lottery ticket too! I’m guessing you’ll find an Otto Link in the bottom…or a skeleton playing a sax - DOH! ;^)
lol. I was really surprised. What a weird thing to keep in the bell.
@@ScottsmusiccaveMaybe a lucky charm for gigs? Kinda like John Belushi’s fighter pilot character in ‘1942’ that kept a rubber ducky under his seat ;^)
That’s what I said! Mike gave it to me and it’s going to be on display in the cave. Maybe I’ll take it to a gig sometime.
@@Scottsmusiccave The obvious question is - “how does a skeleton support it’s air-stream?” and the embouchure is definitely an issue too! I think the dead should stick with guitars…
Thanks guys. Put a smile on my day!!
Thank you! I needed a day like this. I’m glad we turned the camera on.
Cool find now show the MK VI alto 😂
I’m working on it!
Nice find. ‘“A trash bag with a zipper” lol.
I always cringe when I see those gig trash bags because I know the sax is going to need more work than usual.
Scott your videos bring a great perspective because of your expertise! Keep 'em coming
Thanks so much! I’ll be getting back into the “swing” of things soon.
Do you have any experience with Antiguas? I always wondered how would Pro One or Powerbell compared to P.Mauriats.
I actually own a soprano and have played a Pro One tenor. They’re both really great saxophones. I didn’t get to play them side by side but I was really impressed by the Pro One. I also really like my soprano but one thing on the soprano is the keys are really soft and easy to bend.
@@Scottsmusiccave They appeared to be a great deal on the market, but their sound wasn't as nice as professional Mauriats I think. Do they have less resistance than the Mauriats due to larger bore? I don't know why Mauriat 66 is more popular in the states compared to the 76, if you personally think 66 is the better horn compared to 76?
Speaking of these old French saxophone, do you have any experience with Olds Parisian made by Pierret? How about Beaugniers or Vito?
Those both play well when set up nicely however I love the French Beaugnier/ Vito saxophones. I own a few actually.
@@Scottsmusiccave Thanks. You mean that in general the Beaunier Vito is better than Pierret Olds? I can find Olds Parisian that is lightly used, Vitos aren't that much expensive but in general can be more beaten up. Which one of them have lesser blow resistance and better action? It is unfortunate that I can't try either horns in person.
Tendrías que hacer lo mismo con un Selmer Mark VI !!! Quizás También con cualquier modelo de Selmer Paris.
Absolutely. New Selmers usually need a ton of work from the factory. A lot more than Yamahas.
@@Scottsmusiccave Exacto Bro !!! Saludos desde Argentina
Nice video man! Am gonna buy a Conn 10M year 1957 . Been playing alto as a kid but its been more than 15 years... Gonna buy a standard plastic mouthpiece first and than change to another more jazzy...
Awesome! I like the Premier by Hite mouthpieces for a cheaper plastic mouthpiece or you could find a used Vandoren V16 or something similar for a little more money that would be even better.
@@Scottsmusiccave haha you can read minds tomorrlw i get my used vandoren V16 metal
I've got one of those that I bought at a garage sale in very nice condition. Re-padded it and it is SWEET!! Looking to find a T880 to go with it, will keep looking. Also looking for the original A880 case in good condition.
Awesome! My son plays an 880 alto although he’s been playing my Mark 6 for awhile and I have a feeling I’m not getting it back!
sounds like youre playing with a very soft reed , is that right ?
3.5 soft Rigotti with a .105 tip opening on both mouthpieces. Recently I've gone to a 3.0 hard, but I think I'm going to try some BSS 3.5 next time I need a box. I've gone back to my Brilhart Hard Rubber with a .110 tip opening and I'm thinking about trying a Boston Sax Shop 3.5 with it. The facing curve must be a little different on the Brilhart. Thanks for watching! Scott
Wow! The difference between the vaguely pitched thunks vs the resonant pitches in that opening demonstration was surprising.
I was surprised also!
I’ve seen $1,000 overhauls with crappy work too.
That’s a great point. I’ve seen those also. If someone is looking at an overhaul hopefully the tech can show you some of their work and you can check to make sure they at least have done some of the things I showed in the video as well as play it and see how good it plays. That might be another video idea.
Most people have no idea how much time ,effort, and commitment it takes to do do a good overhaul. I'm in a small market in Hawaii and lose my butt on every one because people will not pay for good work but I just can't hand them a half-assed horn since I've been a pro player for more than 50 yrs. I have even had people reject key fitting when I told them there is a small chance that there may be a small mark on the key from swedging. I emphasize May be -probably not. They say "then don't do it" It's a pleasure when occasionally someone says do whatever it needs
Exactly! Luckily my customers want it done right, but there’s still times on an overhaul that I spend more time than I plan but like you said. It has to be perfect. Thanks for watching!
An excellent subject Scott. You get what you pay for!
Thanks for watching and thanks for the support, Bob!
I'm selling one like that... Lmk if you may b interested
I just picked up a 1951 American engraved original lacquer (42XXX) SBA Alto. It came with the original zipper case, clarinet w/insert case & Selmer US owner registration card. Only a single handle.
Oh man! What a great saxophone! I’m jealous.
Very interesting video. That horn looked very pristine, given its age.
Thank you! He’s had it awhile and said it looked almost like new when he got it. It’s just tarnishing right now. Everything else is still in fantastic condition.
That’s a BOSS looking horn.
It plays as good as it looks!
I have an extremely similar horn it’s from the same time period it’s a selmer balanced action all silver just like that one. But mine was built while all of the pearls were out except the f# pearl. So all of my pearls are all black. It’s a beautiful horn and plays amazing. Im looking to bring my horn to you over the summer( I’m a college student and have to finish up my semester before I get my yearly checkup on it)
Very cool! Is the bis key black? I’d love to work on it. Thanks!
So cool I hope to have a SBA and BA to go with my MK VI eventually.
I really like them both. I hope find them!
Hi, thanks for this video. Can you also please show how you fix the excess rod play in the middle post.
I will get that video done. Thank for the request!
Hi Scott! Great content as always! Wondering what your experiences were with a late 60s Zephyr alto as far as ergonomics and sound quality. I'm not willing to dive too far into vintage ergonomics. Thanks and keep up the great videos and info!
Great question. The ergonomics are overall pretty modern. The tone holes are still inline and that’s probably the only thing that would make it feel vintage. It’s a really easy sax to get around on. Sound quality is very good on these. If you find a good deal they’re a great sax for the money. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching, Scott
Thanks! You're the best!
I believe Med Flory of Supersax played one of these.
He did! I couldn't remember his name off the top of my head when I made the video. Thanks for reminding me. Scott
yes, this was very interesting, i also like these kind of technical things about the saxophone, some good craftsmanship..
Thanks, Frank!
Any difference in the pinky key ergonomics in Yanigisawa A-WO1 vs Yamaha 62iii?
There is a difference. One isn’t better than the other it’s personal preference.
That YTS sounds just fine and would be great for a beginner, but old Conns just sing. I have a '27 Soprano, a '35 Alto, '32 Tenor, and '45 Bari (and a '22 C melody that is mostly just for fun).
Agreed. It’s hard to beat an old Conn!
Scott, I got a ‘49 TH&C tenor silver with gold wash bell in the original case . It’s a monster player !
The silver versions are very rare and very beautiful!
I have an related-unrelated question about conns. Are conns are bright and projective in terms of sound as something like a Cannonball big bell horn? I'm trying to figure out what horn I should get because I'm looking for a bright and projective sound, but I don't know what's the best option for me.
That’s a tough question. As far as tenors I think this one could do both but something like a Buescher 400 or 10m is going to have more projection I think. I think both could be achieved with the right mouthpiece, reed and embouchure. Something like a cannonball or Yamaha could get the bright part a little easier. Sorry for the vague answer but that’s a complicated question.
@@Scottsmusiccave Thanks for at least giving me useful information 👍
As someone who has both the horns Scott mentions below, 10M and 400, he's right, they both project very well with the right mouthpiece, but I also have a Martin Comm. 3 tenor and that one may project the best. You might want to try one of those.
Cool vid, Scott. In your opinion, what modern horn (if any) would you say comes closest in sound to your Conn? Also, I have a 10M. In your experience, how does the sound between the NWII & 10M compare?
I don’t think anything plays like a Conn. keilwerth and maybe P.Mauriat system 76 have a bigger sound like the Conn, but the Conn still has the advantage. I always felt like the 10m played like a refined nw2. I actually have a couple 10m’s and a 30m that I need to overhaul. Sometimes I wish I had a 10m to play.
They’re really cool and nothing plays quite like them. I’ve seen one that had a ton of work done to it to give it radial Yamaha keywork. It was the most comfortable Conn I’d ever played and it still sounded just as good as any other Conn.
Yeah! I’ve never seen one in person. Get a Sax has one for 6 or 7 grand. That would be a fun sax to play
@@Scottsmusiccave that’s the one I played it’s a great horn.
You would "Wonder" how Conn got it so wrong in the first place and I cant imagine how bad the NW1 was ergonomically. I have a Keilwerth New King Series III however the in line tone holes alone make it difficult to play compared to a modern horn. Enjoyed the video.
Thank you! To be fair every manufacturer was still experimenting with ergonomics back then. Selmer Balanced Action came out in 1935 introducing what is basically what all saxophones copy today. I still think a lot of the American saxophones are just as easy to play though.
What i think is: I am sorry i sold mine. I have a great 10M. But my "Chu" had a thing. Best recording sound for me. I felt that its sound was starting to dictate my language as a jazz player, and that was the reason I sold it. For me the sound is the gateway and it should not get in the way. Some horns are cool for me for 2 years and and then I want to move on. Thats why I have 6 tenors. LOL
Interesting. I’ve sort of done the same thing in a way. I’ve played quite a few tenors and I’m kind of stuck on the Conn. I’m on the lookout for an affordable Balanced Action but those aren’t really affordable anymore.
Your horn looks very shiny and protected looking for being unlacquared! What did you use to clean and shine it like that? I love my Conn dearly, but certain spots are really rusting up
It has some green spots so it’s not perfect. When I first stripped it I gave it a light polishing to even everything out then I waxed it with Maguires cleaner wax. It’s holding up pretty well. No smells either.
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Thank you, Friend!
@@Scottsmusiccave thank you for your content 👌🙏🎷
How do I get in contact with you to buy or trade ?
You should be able to find my email on my main page if not I’m on Facebook. Let me know if you can’t find anything. Thanks!
I want to get the P. Mauriat System 76 tenor saxophone. I love the large bell. It has a big sound.
They’re great saxophones. If I wasn’t a vintage sax guy it would be one I’d consider playing. Thanks for watching!