My Trip to Roberto's in Manhattan

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Channel: Matkat Music · 2016 · Music

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I visited Roberto's Woodwinds in Manhattan back in February to test out some altos.   

1:45 Mark VI
2:49 King Zephyr
4:23 SBA
6:13 RW Vintage
8:13 Conn
9:40 Super Action 80 II
11:03 Yanagisawa A9935
12:40 My Yanagisawa A9930
13:44 Mark VI (again)
15:10 Conn (again)
16:40 A9935 (again)
18:02 My A9930 (again)
19:31 Mark VI (again)

They all sound pretty similar, unfortunately.  the subtleties are apparent to the player, but not the listener.   Reeds and mouthpieces make a way bigger difference.

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