trident, you make some good points. often inspiration comes from having a nice instrument. I gave up tenor sax 5 years ago when I found, by accident, an alto that played and sounded so good it just spoke to me and my playing has taken on new dimensions (not to mention it's a lot lighter and u know that's always what i like) the audience likely can't distinguish when i play my E60 vs my Korg i, unless i plyed them side-to-side--but just because of the 76 and keyfeel and a better piano sound, i find i practice on it much more than i ever did on my old Korg.

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Miami Mo