New saxophone feels like a vintage Mark VI?

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New saxophone feels like a vintage Mark VI?

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2 жыл бұрын

This new saxophone brand felt more like a vintage Selmer Mark VI than any other new horn I've tried-including new Selmers!
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Bob Reynolds is an American jazz saxophonist and 2x Grammy Award-winning member of Snarky Puppy. He's toured with John Mayer, Larry Carlton, Chris Botti and many others and released 12 solo albums-4 of which reached the Top 10 in Billboard's Jazz Charts.
Bob has coached thousands of musicians through his innovative Virtual Studio (bobsvirtualstu...). He is a D'Addario Woodwinds artist, amateur surfer, and popular KZfaq vlogger. He lives with his wife and kids in Los Angeles, CA.
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Saxophonist Bob Reynolds is an in-demand jazz performer, educator, and sideman, as well as a Grammy Award-winning member band Snarky Puppy. Born in Morristown, New Jersey in 1977, Reynolds grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, where he first started playing saxophone at age 13. Although he listened to a range of music as a kid, by his late teens he was a dedicated jazz student. After high school he honed his skills at Boston's Berklee College of Music, where he mentored with George Garzone, Hal Crook, and others. As a leader, he debuted with 2000's The Bob Reynolds Quartet, followed by 2006's Can't Wait for Perfect. That same year, he joined fellow Berklee alum John Mayer's band and spent the next five years with the pop star, touring and appearing on such albums as 2008's Where the Light Is and 2009's Battle Studies.
In 2013, he returned to his solo work with Somewhere in Between, which reached number one on digital jazz charts. He then made his Snarky Puppy debut appearing on the genre-bending group's 2014 effort, We Like It Here. Two years later he was back with Snarky Puppy for the Grammy Award-winning Culcha Vulcha. In 2017, Reynolds delivered the EP Guitar Band, which featured appearances from Kneebody bassist Kaveh Rastegar as well as fellow Snarky Puppy members Robert "Sput" Searight (drums) and Mark Lettieri (guitar). In 2018 he began touring with 4-time Grammy-winning guitar legend Larry Carlton. He also released the albums Hindsight and Quartet which both landed in the top 10 of Billboard's Jazz charts. A passionate educator, he cofounded an annual summer retreat for adult saxophonists called the Inside:Outside Retreat and he's coached thousands of musicians through his Virtual Studio, a ground-breaking web-based teaching platform he built and has operated since 2010.

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@jlwoodwinds6394 2 жыл бұрын

I want to express my gratitude and say a huge THANK YOU to the amazing Bob Reynolds and (Chris Ferdinand). I have no words and I was truly shocked to see this unexpected video review of our saxophone line! Bob you are just such a killer saxophonist and kind person man. You didn’t need to gives us a shoutout like this but I am so very grateful for it, thank you! 🙌I feel so honored that you enjoyed playing on the horn 🥰🙏. The tenor in the video we made for Chris Around 2019 and it is the New York Signature Tenor. Very recently we released the highest quality modern tenor that we can produce which is hand assembled in our shop in New York City called the: Artist Edition Tenor. I’ll send you an email and I’ll try to put one of the Artist Edition Tenors together for you and mail it out to you sometime in the next few months for you to just have some fun on! 🎷🔥🥰

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats, John. You created a beautiful saxophone that honors the tradition while making improvements.

@austincustom 2 жыл бұрын

way to go John! Proud of you my brother! And Bob you are an inspiration for all of us!

@KrisVComm 2 жыл бұрын

John Is a super cool dude!

@AbstractMusicNYC 2 жыл бұрын

You the man John!

@jesulewami-kupoluyi 2 жыл бұрын

Pls can I get one too😁 I will love to have one too.

@saxophobe Жыл бұрын

Over the years I’ve played lots of new horns and my VI and I’d like to emphasize two points: all saxophones play differently, and the “world’s greatest horn” is still no substitute for time spent practicing the horn you currently own. My VI has good things and bad things about it, as do all saxophones. The number one thing that makes me sound better to myself and hopefully my audience, is practice. Just get a good horn you like and practice as much as possible and don’t worry so much about the gear. Your audience will never know what kind of saxophone you play, but they will know if you haven’t practiced.

@bobreynolds Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

@rogersalles200 8 ай бұрын

100% right sir however, when I look for a new horn I try for the confort, ergonomics, sound, build quality,etc. there are a lot of great saxophones being made today for an affordable price compared to vintage Selmers. I own a VI from 1963 and it is my main horn and I would never sell it or trade it, there is something magical about a "good" VI that still have not been replicated and yes, nothing beats practicing no matter what sax.

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

The Virtual Studio reopens soon! Find out more, and download my free 7-T Jazz Practice Framework at bobsvirtualstudio.com

@DecrontheWarrior 2 жыл бұрын

I love the snarky puppy vlogs can we have that next!

@bryandickerson5365 2 жыл бұрын

JL Woodwinds - I went to your site, these saxes look gorgeous and the prices seem more than fair. In fact, I hope it’s a sustainable enterprise for you and all the folks involved in building them.

@kreyperez9842 2 жыл бұрын

Chris being a connection point for Bob and John is awesomeness

@jazzstar145 Жыл бұрын

I’ve known Jack for a few years(online) and binged a lot of Bob’s videos during the pandemic to help me stay motivated to play saxophone and I’m so glad I was able to check him out when I went to Los Angeles. This was such a cool treat after such a great gig!

@MegaRas73 2 жыл бұрын

Makes me laugh, Bob says he doesn't know what this horn costs lol the price just went up. 😆 Great playing Bob and John deserves the success very nice guy.

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

☺️

@SeigneurAshram 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this ! what surprised me the most is the passion of Chris Ferdinand, he definitely loves sharing for the sake of music, as Bob does !

@jazzstar145 Жыл бұрын

I grew up on music, my grandfather was a drummer in Jamaica during his youth, has a few records out and my father managed many artists when I was a child and took me with him to studio sessions. It’s always been part of my life, even during the pandemic when practice motivation was at an all time low for me. I’m still playing though!!

@michaelwebster4723 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great videos, Bob! Glad the word is getting out about John's horns... I've owned one of his sopranos since 2019 and love it - great vintage sound with excellent, modern ergonomics, set up and maintained by one of the best sax technicians anywhere!

@mladen777 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man for the amazing videos!!! It's so amazing that we can have videos of someone who plays as good as you and has your skill level and experience. I'm for the practice video first, but any of them I'm sure would be amazing.

@lysanderm.9315 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this fun video Bob! I‘d love to see what went down during your recording session with Snarky Puppy next! 💥😃

@alhomicz5644 2 жыл бұрын

I’d expect the horn to be amazing. John is an amazingly thoughtful technician. Oh, I’d like to see the Snarky Puppy content. But me likes a good practice vid too.

@KFF-k2i 2 жыл бұрын

Another vlog that push me to play over and over thanks Bob

@marcomarrone174 2 жыл бұрын

Insightful and entertaining and inspiring as always Bob!! Btw you had me when I saw the suit!! Keep up the amazing work we’re all better for it. Cheers!!

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

🙏

@racehoglund7251 2 жыл бұрын

Yess!!! Chris is great! I ordered one of these horns recently and I can’t wait to get it

@manuelvalencia9407 4 ай бұрын

Keep us updated with your KZfaq video.

@beckyn9338 2 жыл бұрын

Great demo… sounded fabulous. Smoking hot set going on there! Thanks for a taste of that! Ok my vote for next vid is the practice video. Then def. Snarky Puppy footage.

@christophermickel4485 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great as always, Bob. That's a really cool horn. That definitely sounds like a great option if you're looking into a MKVI or SBA.

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris!

@christophermickel4485 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobreynolds Hi, Bob. How's it going?

@jakechastain8477 2 жыл бұрын

Of course John is also a truly GENUINE Man! He can be trusted

@michaelraymond952 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful horn, beautiful playing, beautiful man in a beautiful suit. Four thumbs up.

@commissarchad 2 жыл бұрын

You and Jay scrubbing up pretty well in the suits!

@IOnRoCkS 2 жыл бұрын

I can still tell it sounds good even though mic quality isn't great. I'm impressed!

@nickpilgrim1966 2 жыл бұрын

So glad your sharing this. John is the real deal. If I get a new horn it'll be one of John's.

@ChrisDavisTrumpet 2 жыл бұрын

Both video ideas are something I’d enjoy so make the video that’s easier to edit first! Thanks Bob!!!! Enjoy all of those videos!

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chris

@fheering 2 жыл бұрын

I'd sure love a video about what went down at the Snarky Puppy live recording session!

@bebopreview3187 2 жыл бұрын

The price is $4350 if anyone is interested.😵‍💫

@jakechastain8477 2 жыл бұрын

Bob's one of the few guys that most people Trust, and why shouldn't we hes the Real deal! Everyone else has their own agenda and frankly are a little wormy or chessy. Nothing personal, we know ya all are just tryin to make a buck. Jamie Anderson we love you as well and know you're a great man just like Bob is!

@matth1176 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely the Snarky Puppy please! Cannot wait for the new album and am just waiting for the pre-order announcement!

@maxmeszaros9527 2 жыл бұрын

For me, I always prefer videos about practicing, to answer your question

@liamring 2 жыл бұрын

Lets see the Snarky Puppy adventures first!

@vincentpoinsot9105 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video Bob! Can't wait to see the next two! I'm sure you'll succeed in posting them , ✌️

@fopmamf 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I would love to see the behind the scenes snarky puppy recording session!

@markussax1412 2 жыл бұрын

The sound is genious. And what a brillant video like ever.....!👍🎷🔝

@beautifulmusic4life 2 жыл бұрын

Snarky Puppy please.. You and Jay are killing it. Would be great to hear some of that as well

@pawsdude123 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Bob always enjoy your content. Id say the snarky vid first then practice.

@musiccreationn 8 ай бұрын

Sounds and feels like a vintage, plus without the problems

@Learning2Sax 2 жыл бұрын

2:27 Literally a potato cam :D

@MrGuto 2 жыл бұрын

3:32 ouch! 6:52 how bad is that dent ? :)

@spudsmith 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see the Snarky stuff please!

@marksimpson3064 2 жыл бұрын

Practice video!

@PaulMcKendrick 2 жыл бұрын

Great playing. Always take a bag of potatoes with you from now on! More Snarky please!

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

😂 always

@hazlitt1 10 ай бұрын

You should try the Ishimori. Like a mark vi but in tune.

@nickpilgrim1966 Жыл бұрын

I love everything about this video... ❤️

@mgbasinski 2 жыл бұрын

um, duh: video about what went down at the SP live recording session, please! Practicing tips are great, even for those of us who are not sax players, but dude, GOTTA have the inside story on the Dallas thing! I actually had tickets for the last set on the last night, but due to circumstances, could not be there, ow. See you guys in Miami Beach in May!

@5h5hz 2 жыл бұрын

He said the SP video is coming...

@klingonz323 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one back in 2021 and i love it😭

@philjudd3473 2 жыл бұрын

Wow...nice sounding horn!

@mingusbingus9829 2 жыл бұрын

Love your sound man. Do you still think the p mauriat system 76 plays similarly to a mark 6? I know you were recommending them a couple years ago. Just curious on your thoughts!

@saxofix4456 2 жыл бұрын

The Horn sounds great sir 😃

@jazzman_10 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, it seems that many players have been changing their Mark VI and Conns for modern instruments such as Eastman, Forestone, Trevor James and alike. I wonder how many of these you have actually tested and for how long because I have the feeling that professional players like yourself would end up sounding the same on any of them in a week of testing... By the way, this is a quote from Brandford Marsalis.... I loved the horn and it's sound, you rock!

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

I think that's largely true (about sounding same after a week), so for me it's mostly about the feel of the instrument (and of course how it sounds). But I have no plans to switch, so it's more about seeing what's out there that comes close to the vintage horns that would be more affordable for someone looking for their next horn. (I've played the same Mark VI since I was in high school with only a couple deviations).

@jazzman_10 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobreynolds Thanks for answering!

@saxsib 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Russia and i very sad if yotube had a block. Thank You, Mr. Reynolds for your music!!!!

@Jorvaskrr 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, man ! Everything is gonna be alright ! Vseo budit' khorosho !

@FrantzesElzaurdia 2 жыл бұрын

VPN

@lboy9889 2 жыл бұрын

Jack Finucane watching this: 😡

@gerwood2006 2 жыл бұрын

I vote for Snarky Puppy!

@timmoore7258 Жыл бұрын

boyth That story alone is worth the sub and like

@biblicaydecorosa 8 ай бұрын

What is the name of the horn?

@JulianFernandez 2 жыл бұрын

PRACTICE VID! :D

@TritoneJazzCamps 2 жыл бұрын

Sure would have been nice if you let Chris talk rather than interrupting him. The only time you let him get a word in edgewise is at the end, when he was saying nice things about you.

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

I know, I definitely steamrolled him. 🤦‍♂️ Almost didn't post the video because of that. Was excited by the horn and kinda stuck between talking to him and the camera. Heat of the moment.

@jazzstar145 Жыл бұрын

@@bobreynolds No worries Bob! It happens sometime, I do that from time to time when trying out other horns or really anything I’m knowledgeable about. It was such a treat to hear you that night and have you play my horn! I’m hoping you have some gigs in December as I’ll be back for a week for New Years.

@conorsmith183 2 жыл бұрын

gimme that snarky puppy vid bruh!!

@mambojazz1 10 ай бұрын

I know that dude Chris that brought the sax from Smalls in New York😯

@josephlye4994 2 жыл бұрын

LOVELY MAESTRO,TQ

@kwootamuckbear9294 2 жыл бұрын

Did you mention inside/outside👍🏽🎷

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

It's happening. Announcement soon.

@raymondlaracuenta746 2 жыл бұрын

nice sound!

@BGroveski 2 жыл бұрын

How’s the weight on that horn, Bob? I feel like some new saxes are unnecessarily heavy.

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

Good point. It's heavier than my VI. Not AS heavy as some others I've tried.

@Humbardi 2 жыл бұрын

May you please tell us what mouthpiece were you playing with the Jl Saxophone ?

@mironhorodi4429 2 жыл бұрын

No high F-sharp key. Why? They probably invented it for a reason, so why not have it?

@rkomada88 2 жыл бұрын

It's unnecessary and it just gets in the way. You don't need a high F# key.

@jameslawtonmusic9483 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome, Bob. May I ask: how did the horn feel in terms of weight and the angle of the neck compared to your Mark 6? I have been playing on my unlacquered Mauriat System 76 for about 10 years, but after borrowing a friends Mark 6 for an extended period, I found it hard going back to the Mauriat. It feels like it weighs a ton and the angle of the neck feels too steep.

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James! The neck angle was surprisingly close(r) to my 6. Not as sloped as I anticipated. It is heavier than my 6.

@AppleTrapezoid 2 жыл бұрын

Practicing

@Victor43377 Жыл бұрын

When are you coming back to Dallas? My fiancé and I love you!

@robertbrowne7880 12 күн бұрын

SnarkyPupp..SUBBED!

@miel3554 2 жыл бұрын

Snarky puppy !

@MusicalKinetics 2 жыл бұрын

Snarky puppy behind the scenes please. 🌟🌟🌟

@Ludada101 2 жыл бұрын

I’d like a video on practicing

@jurepukl505 2 жыл бұрын

sounds great. you should try Remy saxophones from Amsterdam, I owe one and loving it!

@davidhovanisyan9717 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris!!!😇

@roshanesax3880 2 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend me a good budget saxophone?

@simeon7548 2 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a Yamaha 32 purple Logo. Which is the old 480. It's made in Japan and back then was really similar to the professional line saxs from Yamaha. Playing it with an Otto Link and I'm really happy with the sound

@roshanesax3880 2 жыл бұрын

@@simeon7548 Thank you so much brother ❤️

@simeon7548 2 жыл бұрын

@@roshanesax3880 you're welcome but fair warning I paid ~800€ for a used one in good condition but prices also go up to 1.2k so I don't know if it qualifies for everyone's Budget category

@blackcatwithahat4088 2 жыл бұрын

What Brand an model is it?

@BGroveski 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a JL Woodwinds New York Signature Series. They also have an Artist Edition that came out recently.

@alanhowell3646 2 жыл бұрын

He tells you at 1:30

@adriancoulson 2 жыл бұрын

First Snarky Puppy, then practicing

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

noted :) Hope you're doing well, Adrian.

@adriancoulson 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobreynolds Thanks Bob, I’m doing well. Things are getting back to normal in the school band setting, thankfully. Strange coincident, today is the seven year anniversary of your visit to Dixon High School.

@corvandermey4172 2 жыл бұрын

The main problem with all those new saxophones is that you don't know how long it will last and stay that way. I only know that I own a Yanagisawa from new since 2005 and it has a great sound, never have failed one day and is very solid. From other brands I hear too often that they last about 10 years and than fall apart from rust and wear.

@MrGeolm 2 жыл бұрын

no high F# key? can't wait for this trend to end

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

Funny, I didn't even notice. That's probably something I liked about it! :) Coming from playing vintage horns, I feel opposite: I would definitely NOT want a high F# key. #differentstrokes ;)

@eliwyatt2292 2 жыл бұрын

If you’re not a classical player, the high F# key is inconvenient, it restricts you because it’s so far off from any altissimo fingerings, and sounds way thinner, and usually sharper, so I’m glad more and more modern horns are taking it away

@rafaeldesousa2825 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I really love your stuff about practicing but SNARKY STUFF PLEASE

@rk702 8 ай бұрын

Where is it made China or Taiwan?

@kwootamuckbear9294 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏽🎶🎵🎷

@jiyujizai 2 жыл бұрын

💛🙄🌾🌱

@14choidh 2 жыл бұрын

i'd rather see the video about practicing first!

@mireudeoliveirasimoes3557 2 жыл бұрын

It bothers me so much that you, Bob, interrupts the owner of the sax EVERY TIME he tries to speak!

@bobreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry you are bothered. It bothers me, too, but it is how it went down. Many moving parts when making an impromptu video playing a stranger's horn in a food refrigerator that you're not quite sure if you'll end up using and not sure what audio's being picked up over the sound of the refrigerator.

@kwootamuckbear9294 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏽🎶🎵🎷