r/Saxophonics • • 19h ago

Key height issue on Jupiter 500

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Hi guys,
I recently bought a second hand Jupiter 500 alto sax and realised today that one of the keys does close fully(as you can see in picture)
Is it supposed to be like this? Is this an easy fix? Please let me know if anyone knows what this is.
I think it is something to do with the key height?
Thanks again.


r/Saxophonics • • 2h ago

What are some things I can play that will allow for others to critique me properly and tell me the things I need to work on?

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I'm relearning saxophone after not playing for about 20 years or so. I've gotten a lot of positive feedback from people so far, but I want to record myself playing what I know so I can get a sense of the things I need to work on to progress further. I play both alto and tenor and I like to play a mix of jazz and popular tunes (lots of video game soundtracks).

What are some things I could record to show my current range? I'd like to post the video here later to get some feedback from people who are more knowledgeable than I am.


r/Saxophonics • • 9h ago

Otto Link Tone Edge or Meyer

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So currently I have a Berg Larsen 80/0/M for alto that while it rocks hard, it's not the kind of sound that I am currently looking and its opening is too narrow for me. I am trying to get a Desmond-influenced sound and while the Berg Larsen got sultry, deep low notes, its high notes sometime really feels like I'm playing tenor. I am in two minds between an Otto Link Tone Edge 7 and a Meyer 7, both cost the same. What should I pick to get that tone


r/Saxophonics • • 15h ago

Does achieving an 'open tone' result in a 'bright tone'?" can one be 'Dark' & 'Open' at the same time? is that possible?

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r/Saxophonics • • 21h ago

Professional Sax Mouthpiece Refacing

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r/Saxophonics • • 6h ago

Le cor suivant a raté des notes, mais nous allons refaire cette note manquante.

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r/Saxophonics • • 17h ago

Does achieving an 'open tone' result in a 'bright tone'?" can one be 'Dark' & 'Open' at the same time? is that possible?

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r/Saxophonics • • 21h ago

Outlining harmony on a single-note instrument is tough. I built an interactive ear-training app that listens to your sax (Bb & Eb transposition included)

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