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My wife Leilani and I are self-isolating. We haven't had a gig since March. At first we were disappointed, but then realized how lucky...

Thanks, Bob. I appreciate that. I've been able to get my mom on-board with using Zoom. I'm happy with that, as I now get to actually...

So I never got a response but after watching one of J Elle strainers newest videos about making their subcontrabass sax ( ) and I...

FWIW, the Vito "resotone" bass clarinets from the 70s and 80s are pretty decent horns. The Vandoren B50 is also a pretty decent...

Trying to maintain a good sense of humor throughout this crisis.

Hi, A friend of mine owns this Piccolo with the serial number 2778, said to be the property of a former famous German conductor. Could...

So I never got a response but after watching one of J Elle strainers newest videos about making their subcontrabass sax ( ) and I...

And why put a bass clarinet line when you don't give him/her anything to play? That's downright cruel.

Oh no!!! Well so much for getting my bass there some day... I must say though, I am happy for him. I wish him lots of happy bass playing...

Note that I am not a clarinet or any other woodwind technician. However, I also have been using the Internet for years and if I post...

I am of the opinion that the main difference that cork pads makes in the sound of a given horn is in the way that you, the player...

I think the best answer you're going to get is a qualified maybe. We've got a thread regarding saxophone resonators and how they affect...

Also, make sure you aren't sliding your left index finger off the vent hole in that key. It's easy to do, especially when stretching...

Check to see that you aren't opening something inadvertently. Usually leaks in beginners (Bass is a new instrument to you) are caused by...

As bass claris are extremely finicky when it comes to leaks, maladjustments and such, these are where I would look first. Can you move...