Mike Potter

This was taken a couple years ago (maybe three), I’m thinking Johnny was playing the sax/mouthpieces that were at the booth he was visiting. Kind of looks like a Theo Mantra tenor sax with a different neck on it…

if the link above isn’t working this one should, you can zoom in on the pics I posted on Flickr.

Johnny @ NAMM

Liza, I applaud your creativity and inventiveness! Obviously you’ve approached designing this instrument to fit your needs. Sound wise, like anything else it depends on the player. You might want to consider doing a demo with an experienced sax player as well so those listening can hear how the sax would sound in the hands of different levels o…[Read more]

Hi Alexandra! yes the squeaky reed… There are a number of things that can cause this but what I’ve found to be most common and you’re teacher nailed it a bit, is that there is a difference in embouchure placement/control between a metal and a hard rubber mouthpiece (I’m assuming you were playing a hard rubber piece before) and yes the high…[Read more]

Johnny should be at NAMM!

LOL! I’m on west coast so if I’m on the forum at 10:00 pm my time anyone on the east coast is probably snoring away!

Excellent Juhong, I have a huge appreciation for folks who play the soprano (and play it in tune), very well done! Thank you for sharing.

YES!

Dang, that video was frightening – I was waiting for an alien to bust out of his uvula! how’d that dude shove a camera and a mouthpiece in his oral cavity at the same time…

Thanks gents, the pentatonic studies lessons have helped getting the solo melodies in my head worked into the horn. Still have a long way to go!

This group is a blast to gig with but they only play a few times a year at special events, the other gig videos I’ve posted were with a blues band that has since imploded (kind of a thing with hobby…[Read more]

Gary, sounds fantastic! looking forward to more!

thanks folks, my entire approach to playing now is not to take it seriously and just have fun, I’ve played “off and on” with the guy who runs this band for the last few years so if I do bone up a song I’ve got zero excuses as I’ve played them all in the past. This line up is pretty good, the singer/guitar/harp player is very talented and the…[Read more]

Sounds great Gary!

Sounds great Dr!

Hi Frank, welcome to the forum!

Very cool, back in the early 80’s I jammed a few times with a Rockabilly band (The Rockin Rebels) I love the whole stand up bass/small drum kit vibe. Rockabilly is still popular at car and motorcycle shows.

Congrats on the new sax! Yani’s are nice instruments.

Going from alto to tenor will take a little adjustment but it shouldn’t be that big of a change. Unfortunately there’s really not enough information in your description to get an idea of what’s happening. Might help to write up more info. As Johnny said a reed is typically the problem with…[Read more]

Welcome Stan!!!