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Local Artist Spotlight: Sam Blakeslee

January 23rd, 2012 No Comments

Sam Blakeslee is originally from Columbus, OH where he was a member of the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Todd Stoll. Through that group, he had the opportunity to travel to Italy and perform at the Fano and Mosciligiano san Angelo Jazz Festivals in 2007. During his studies at Youngstown State University [...]

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Used 2005 Music Man Limited Edition Sting Ray Bass

January 6th, 2012 No Comments

Beautiful 2005 Limited Edition Sting Ray 4-string bass in absolutely excellent condition. Not a mark on it. Single humbucker pickup 3-band active EQ Tortoise shell pick guard Compensated nut “Unfinished” neck for a very smooth feel Limited Edition finish Matching Headstock Hard shell case See this used Music Man Sting Ray 4-string bass and all the [...]

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Saxophone and Clarinet Ligatures

December 17th, 2011 No Comments

Woodsy’s has a great selection of ligatures in stock! Feel free to come in and try them on your mouthpiece or one of ours. A new setup could make a world of difference! -click on the images or titles for more details-   Rovner Dark Rovner Versa Rovner Platinum Francois Louis Ultimate Ligature Francois Louis [...]

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Local Music Spotlight: Dave Sterner

November 10th, 2011 No Comments

Dave Sterner is a saxophonist, composer and educator who has spent his musical career in the Midwest. He holds a degree in Jazz Performance from Indiana University where he spent many years playing in funk and blues bands. He combines those influences with that of swing to produce his unique sound. “I want music to [...]

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Trumpet and Trombone Wall

November 3rd, 2011 No Comments

Woodsy’s is a dealer of Bach, Conn, Courtois, King, Getzen, Holton, Martin, and more We have a great selection of trumpets, flugelhorns, and cornets in the Woodsy’s band department.  We stock both new and used professional instruments that have a wide price range. Our stock includes, but is not limited to:   TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius [...]

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Strings

October 31st, 2011 No Comments

We recently finished our string display in the Woodsy’s band department and it looks great! Our wall is filled with the most quality strings ranging from beginner to professional with many different sound qualities to choose from. Our stock includes and is not limited to: Thomastik-Infeld Vienna (Dominant, Spirocore, Vision, etc.) D’Addario (Prelude, Helicore, ProArte, [...]

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Vintage Rogers Snare Mitch Mitchell Les Paul Signed

October 21st, 2011 No Comments

What we have here is a nice old Rogers snare. Not original at all, the lugs and tension rods have been replaced, but a nice old drum. The fun part is the autographs. The drum has been signed by Les Paul, Mitch Mitchell, and a third, unknown signature. The signatures were gotten in Nashville in [...]

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Local Artist Spotlight: Ernie Krivda

October 19th, 2011 No Comments

Ernie Krivda begins his 6th decade on the music scene “on the move” following 10 years of intense activity, achievement and recognition. In 2009 Ernie Krivda received the Cleveland Arts Prize award for lifetime achievement in music. That same year saw the release of perhaps his most adventurous recording, the critically acclaimed solo saxophone improvisations [...]

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Warburton Saxophone Mouthpieces

October 15th, 2011 No Comments

We now have Warburton mouthpieces in stock!   A Series Hard Rubber Big projection with a very bright sound Thin walled body with a long bore Hand finished baffle, table and facing Includes a Rovner light ligature   C Series Hard Rubber Design for classical saxophonist French style square chamber Hard rubber construction with a [...]

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Jody Jazz Mouthpieces

October 12th, 2011 No Comments

“Jody, You have humanized, what it is to play saxophone. I didn’t know this level of spontaneity and accuracy was possible before I played your mouthpiece. You have excited me about playing. I feel like there’s nothing in my mouth. Knowledge, Heart and Creativity have gone into making this mouthpiece. Every person who plays this [...]

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