Jeff's making more noise with his Windsor Alto Sax

Advantages: Great sounding instrument at a real bargain price
Disadvantages: only comes with one reed and the sling supplied is a bit thin.

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JeffFromPoole 27.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Windsor Alto Saxophone

Suzuki Alto 2009 Zh4, an ALTOunative to the Hyundai i10?

Advantages: Much better looking than the i10, Very cheap to run, Spacious interior, Reasonably well appointed
Disadvantages: Lack of power in 3rd gear at low speed, A boot would be a nice addition

...Suzuki`s new Alto has everything you need for A-B travel at a bargain price, the basic model comes with electric windows, power steering and ABS. Pretty standard for a modern car I know but let?s face it other manufactures will have these as more expensive options. Most reviews you will read compare the Alto to the Hyundai i10; I think this is fair so I will do the same. The i10 comes with a more complete basic package and nice little additions like rear discs brakes the Alto also is without a proper glove box for storage ot Sat Nav etc. The Alto also lacks the adjustable rear seats of other small cars like the Twingo, if you think about it though an ?adjusted? rear seat is no longer a seat due to lack of leg room. As far as ride goes I test drove the i10 and found it quite harsh compared with the Alto. The Alto has sharp (maybe too...

KershTriumph12 25.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Suzuki Alto 1.0

Jazz up your life

Advantages: Fantastic music and atmosphere.
Disadvantages: Smokey and packed.

...As some of you may have seen from some of my previous reviews, my wife and I spent christmas last in Amsterdam. One of the reasons that we went was to go to one of the oldest and most famous jazz cafe's in Europe, the Alto Jazz Cafe. Free to get in (a rarity in Amsterdam) and open most nights (not Mondays). The cafe is situated right in the heart of the restuarant and club district of Amsterdam and is easily acessible by foot or public transport, driving there is not so easy. The address and telephone number are: Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 115 Amsterdam Nederland Telefoon: 020 6263249 The club opens at 9pm and my advice is to be there at 9pm otherwise the likeliehood of getting a seat is remote. There is always at least one live band playing and on many evenings more than one. The resident saxophonist is Hans Dolpher, and whilst...

paulhanton 06.04.2008 · Read review
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Review of Alto

The best sax in the world!(Selmer reference alto)

Advantages: Incredible tone, easy to play, good intonation - everything you want in a sax!
Disadvantages: It's quite pricey - around £2600+

...This is without a doubt the nicest alto saxophone that I have ever played, and I have played almost all of the leading saxes, (including 2 Mark VI's, Serie II, Serie III, Keilwerth SX90R, yamaha customs, professional yanagisawas etc.) This saxophone is my perfect saxophone, and if I could afford one then I would most definitely trade up my Serie II for one! This sax is basically a mark VI, but improved! It has the same classic tone of a mark VI, but it is easier to play, with improved intonation, and also the keys are more responsive and better designed. This sax is finished in dark lacquer, to try and mimic a vintage look, and it looks spectacular. Selmer have also recently started making a version in an antique matt finish and not engraved, which I don't like as much, but it still looks impressive and sounds great. I would...

poooookie 17.06.2004 · Read review
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Review of Selmer Reference 54 Alto Sax

The jazzcafe of Amsterdam

Advantages: jazz all week long
Disadvantages: expensive booz

...Alto is the only cafe in Amsterdam that programs jazz every night of the week. It features the creme the la creme of the local jazz scene. Lying in the centre of town near de the famous Leidse Plein it invariably draws the attention not only of the local jazz-fans but also of their counterparts from all over the world. The establishment is a so-called 'pijpenla', a cosy long and narrow cafe, so typical of many of Amsterdams cafe's and bars. Disadvantage is that the bar only serves cold drinks (so no coffee!) and they are rather expensive (a simple beer costs 4,50 guilders). The concerts, however, are free of charge. Concerts start at 21.00 and proceed till about 2.30 in the morning. The establisment is easily recognizable by the large altosax (hence it's name) at the front of the building. So be there if you like jazz...

milko 31.07.2000 · Read review
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Review of Alto

Does not cramp my style at all.

Advantages: Great sound, easy player.
Disadvantages: Expensive, hard to find parts.

...*~*~*~~Some background~~*~*~* I started learning to play Alto Saxophone in December 2006. The first saxophone that I had (still have as a spare) was a Trevor James Artemis, cost me about £350. Within 10 months I decided that I wanted something that sounded a little 'richer', bit less tinny on the higher notes. My budget was about £1,200 and for that I could buy a half decent new Yamaha or even a Selmer. Selmer are thought by most players to be the best, most players, not all. However my music teacher suggested I 'try out' a couple of older saxophones and gave me the name of a guy, Stuart Macdonald who owns 'Woodwind Exchange' in Bradford. Woodwind exchange is on the bottom floor/basement of a warehouse and has very little 'shop front', basically it is a workshop/storeroom/Aladdin's cave for saxophonists and clarinettists. There...

paulhanton 23.06.2008 · Read review
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Review of Buffet Crampon Dynaction Alto Saxophone

Good for Bad times and Bad for Good

Advantages: Cheap on purchase, fuel and maintenance cost
Disadvantages: Uncomfortable and lack of space

...I have driven Alto for quite some time and some other cars too. When I say its good in bad times and bad in good times, I mean when you are in a bad financial situation, Alto wont be a great additional burden but when talking about having good time like comfort and fun in driving, Alto probably is not designed for that. Like any other car Alto has some good points and some bad points. Good points first. ECONOMICAL Here Alto will beat almost any other car and probably this is the factor for which most budget conscious people will opt for this car. The reasons that contribute towards Alto being a budget friendly car are:- * Low Cost. Though it does have many other limitations, still people who cannot afford purchasing another spacious car will stick to Alto. * Fuel Consumption. An excellent mileage. You will get...

qasimite 28.12.2002 · Read review
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Review of Suzuki Alto 1.0

The worst car I have driven

Advantages: Very cheap
Disadvantages: Just about everything else

...I drive a lot of cars, and I was lent an Alto as a courtesy car for a day while my own car was in the garage. It was a horrible experience. The spec on the Alto is almost non-existent, no electric anything, no power steering, not even a radio/cassette! Inside, the car looks only half-finished. And outside it's almost as bad, very boxy and offering a small choice of sickly non-metallic colours. (Check out the 'yellow', which looks like 3 day old school custard). The ride is the worst, though. First you have to contend with what is a huge gearstick for such a tiny car, and finding third is like something from the Krypton Factor. Also, it's very noisy, can't handle corners, so bumpy it's painful on the spine, and 0-30 takes an age. The only recommendations for this car are its cheapness to buy and run, and this is definitely...

sandrabarber 14.01.2001 · Read review
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Review of Suzuki Alto 1.0

Sax in the city

Advantages: Well made, well finished and well supported.
Disadvantages: A little higher price than Taiwanese alternatives

...Recently purchased a Selmer Bundy II Alto Saxophone and it's been a joy ever since. I'm an adult beginner and this instrument is not one of the Taiwanese toys that is often inflicted on younger students. The instrument is a joy to play and a delight to look at. The instrument has a rich tone and accepts a range of mouthpieces that alter the sound significantly. There has always been a certain kudos attached to sax players - let's face it they are a sexy instrument and for a beginner's instrument the Bundy II is one of the sexiest. I highly recommend these instruments....

kimbowa 09.01.2001 (04.03.2001) · Read review
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Review of Selmer Alto Saxophones

Great for grade 7+ or university/college student

Advantages: Lovely rich tone, redesigned more comfrotable playing position
Disadvantages: None

.... Personally I don't feel that this mouthpiece suits the standard of the sax and would highly recommend purchasing either a Selmer C* mouthpiece (or equivalent) or the cheaper option of a professional standard ligature such as Rovner. The YAS62 performs particularly well in the extreme ends of the range, the lower notes (C#-Bb) and the higher notes D-F#, and has a round rich tone. I personally feel that this sax is great for the music student who is looking into taking a career in music. It has helped me perform brilliantly in my grade 7 and 8 ABRSM exams and I will be taking it with me to University this year. I also feel that this sax is more suited to the classical player as it has a beautiful, open, refined tone that makes even the intermediate player sound like a professional, but lacks the bright buzzy sound of a true jazz alto...

saxappealct 27.05.2007 · Read review
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Review of Yamaha YAS62 Eb Alto Saxophone