Thoughts on the Bamboo Sax

[@bveracka]

Erik, you are an excellent example of what I believe is the ultimate modern man; you found something you're passionate about, and you took it to the next level. Additionally, it's good that you don't seem to take yourself too seriously either, which is a mistake I think many of us craftsmen & artists make all too often. And WOW...that yard looks like a slice of heaven. Bamboo is such awesome plant, and I'm glad I'm obviously not alone in thinking so! ~Best Regards & Well Wishes from Cape Cod, Massachusetts =)

[@RyanSpendlove]

I like how the reverb kicks in as soon as he plays :) Sounds great.. I want one!

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

We add reverb to our recordings. And videos. Gives a fuller voice. i guess my next sax video will be with out any make up to appease the reverb police. Erik

[@57blondstrat]

I have one of his Starry nights Penny Whistles and it sounds and looks great. We played it with reverb and also naturally. Its plays just as he described it on his website. He also return my phone calls ASAP and answered all of our questions about flutes. He's very genuine and he makes excellent flutes. This guy puts his heart and soul into his instruments. I'm planning on getting one of the Barri sax models soon

[@chikugensai]

a bamboo sax? That's incredible! Great sound!

[@MoodyMo]

Nice sound. It has a slight nasal sound like a clarinet yet soft like a flute with a sax overtone. Unique. I'm sold.

[@justinronberg4936]

Love the sax & the beautiful sound I am very inspired thanks Erik 😊👍

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Hi Justin: You are our best customer south of the Equator! Thank you so much. You have been a personal encouragement to me. As I am reminded these flutes are played and enjoyed all around the world. Thanks for shopping at www.Eriktheflutemaker.com

[@jivraeljones8785]

Bamboo flute makers are a rare wonderful breed! Sax makers that have been around for a long time, at least since the 80's like Brian with the "xaphoon.com", Erik the flute maker, and Nicholas with his "bushsax.com" from australia are all the original pioneers in their successful hybrid reed flutes. Thanks guys for creating such great soulful new musical instruments! Between these 3 designers a 6 year old to an 93 year old , can learn and play a reed easily. These guys create musicians & soul!

[@Bugside]

Erik is the coolest guy in the world! I'll soon order a bunch of flutes and a sax Think I'll go for an arab flute, a japanese, the medium sax and a regular flute May you live forever Erik

[@UnkleSteve100]

LOL ! Luv the passion and sharing and walking right into the pool at the end playing and doing the back float. Thats the funnest learning I have ever had, Bravo!

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

On the spot. the recordings from my cds are evident. The production team did add some reverb to my sax playing.

[@dimswet]

We saw your tool and were amazed by the sound of it, thank God for your talent, I'd like to buy your instrument, I live in Kazakhstan.

[@sonnyitaliano4158]

I just love the idea of an instrument created from nature that can produce such beautiful sounds. Eric makes the best flutes. when will you create a soprano versions?...

[@wholeshebang1]

...and then a _sopranino_ sax!

[@IittleEvil]

This is very interesting, the way you behave for the camera is very refreshing.

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

thank you :)

[@aerialphoto]

my kid and I are craking up at the ending. just bought one from St Augustine FL. cant wait to start playing

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Brilliant. I want one of those!

[@daviddiamond2415]

I have one critique of your videos (and of most other videos that demo musical instruments). It is ok to demo them with reverb, but one also needs to hear them dry. It is somewhat misleading to have a deep reverb in the middle of a bamboo grove. _That said, I am a great fan of yours._ I love my tenor All-Terrain Sax, and, if you had a video of a side-by-side comparison of the AT and the bamboo models (both dry and with reverb), I could be tempted to buy a bamboo sax also.

[@albertsystem]

Nice ending in the pool. It seems that you have found your place in this crazy world. Congratulations!

[@deckerpaterson691]

i like this a lot and i don't even play anymore, nor remember how! you are such a delight to watch!

[@Benshurt]

I just ordered the Alto and I can't wait to have it to play. Your awesome thank you for what you do. :)

[@jeanmallette5615]

Blew my mind how amazing and beautiful this was to see and hear.

[@seaglass59]

That was awesome! love the blues sound..so creative. I really enjoyed watching your video..good luck to you.

[@feelixsimo833]

love watching your video's they always make me smile

[@MichaelStoneham]

the reverb sounds cool. it would be nice to hear the natural sound untouched. people who may want to buy one from you might like to know this.

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Hello, my shop is in Davie Florida. I have been growing a bamboo plantation in my backyard for over 18 years now.

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

My bamboo sax will play in major, minor, and pentatonic. you can bend notes and get the growl of a sax. The big limitation is one octave. Even still they are lots of fun. The brilliant invention of Adolf Sax is that it can give I think 3 octaves. My hat off to him. Regards, erik

[@billpalmer6697]

It's really good to see you on the internet. I remember you from TRF. I was Merlin the Magician there for 26 years! I still have the Xaphoon I purchased from you years ago!

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Hi Bill. Nice to hear from you. I am sure you might need a new reed. I recommend a tenor 1 1/2 on all my bamboo saxes. Regards, Erik

[@billpalmer6697]

Erik The Flutemaker That's good to know! BTW, I recently purchased a completely restored C Melody sax. The first sax I ever played was one of these. It's in amazing condition. I wish my dog liked it as much as I do! Take care, Bill

[@Oldgringo47]

Man, Erik. you are awesome!! I have never heard of a bamboo sax.

[@ttocsify]

an amazing, haunting sound.incredible!

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Been making bamboo saxes since 1988, bamboo flutes since 1970. my dad was a film editor and an insurance adjuster. Regards, Erik

[@jdsr4c]

"The bigger the flute the deeper the toot!" 02:53

[@James-en1ob]

Shakespeare

[@congerscott6064]

That's what she said lol 👍.

[@thiagosilvasoares3553]

Congratulations Erik, very good tutorial

[@rubsuarez]

Awsome! I like the way you play all of the flutes, missing you at Doral Vineyard Church, see you soon brother. This is Ruben fron the sound booth.

[@monogramadikt]

wow great sound, have always loved sax, don't hear enough of it in todays music

[@henningdamberg2206]

Aw, my Gosh! You are great!!! It is so much fun listening to you!!! thank you :)

[@Mikeshawtoday]

You have a great sense of humor too! Love this video and your playing. Great version of Color Me Brazil. I'll get it on Amazon! Thanks!

[@meiyuurban7457]

simply from nature! i am so happy to see this video! he is happy music!

[@UFOIST]

Thanks Erik for your light hearted tutorial....

[@djondjon]

Your music is just simply BEAUTIFUL! I'd LOVE to hear much MORE!

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

we produced 5 cds now available on Amazon and I tunes I believe

[@DDD-jy2ln]

Blessed that I got to see this. Will probably be buying one soon.

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

To hear the bamboo sax without reverb one can visit, The Bamboo Sax Without The Reverb. At kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap7KfmyCqceNp7c

[@jessicaturner4396]

Erik The Flutemaker

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

My lowest one right now is my Tenor in G. We had to simplify and the best sounding saxes remain in the company. No more Baritones and Basses. I still make the Soprano, Alto and Tenor. Regards, Erik

[@sudariomarinho9176]

Como faço para adquirir um sax desses

[@jhenry4948]

I live in an apartment building. As a kid i played the tenor sax, so i know how loud the mouth piece by itself can be. How do I mute this thing, so that i can hear it and others can barely hear it. I dont want to purchase it and then be unable to play it because of fears of disturbing the neighbors

[@gabbishleegifted4752]

Oh man the sounds are pretty and full so full

[@Sasfoot]

I'm a former sax player(alto & tenor) and this is really cool. I never knew you could make a sax out of bamboo.

[@fatihakturko]

What do u think about Bamboos can take an active role on the stages ?

[@TheZacek]

The most awesome garden sir.

[@solo2000ish]

very information,lovely tone and a good sense of humour

[@shey1954]

I want to know if I have never ever played an instrument, can I learn this at 57. I love it ..

[@ocayaro]

You have a natural talent for television.

[@smnewstead4093]

Fantastic sound. I'm shocked, but in a delighted way. Excellent, mister!

[@kentoliveira7748]

Congratulations on creating this wonderful instrument and simplifying a musical instrument so desired by many. I hope that soon i can acquire a sax that you make a big hug!!! *🤗/🇧🇷

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Thank you Kent, actually it was Zacciah Blackburn who takes the credit for the bamboo sax. My hat off to him. It is a wonderful instrument. I got to make flutes in Brazil back in the early 70's. Take care, Erik

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

@DavesTrumpet I use Mineral oil and you can oil it outside often and inside 2-4 times a year. Erik

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Thanks for your warm greeting from italy. Nice to reconnect. blessings, Erik the flutemaker

[@AM-pc3yd]

I have Erik’s bamboo flute and it’s great.

[@ddbtdd]

Sounds amazing!

[@MakerCuisine]

wow what an incredible sound

[@thomasc.jackson7432]

Beautiful work!!!

[@MrRonGilman]

Of course it is. He even says that reverb was added in the editing process.

[@SiRo1616]

Lovely! Great tips for an amazingly expressive little instrument. Thanks! :)

[@franco8152]

beautiful sound it makes

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Yes. i have a few left in our sax bin, as we are presently not making them. Erik

[@malachilonsdale]

you have a beautiful home! great instruments very interested in them

[@MBP1111]

I love you Erik, thank you, God Bless you!!!

[@SchubMa]

Love everything about this. I'm gonna try to gather enough money to buy one!

[@jpomalay3367]

I love your clip brother it sound great and pure

[@JoseFernandes-ct6ym]

Wow Eric it's só Wonderfull Simply wonderfull

[@digitalhdvideo]

hi Erik, i'm from brazil, and a love your song, your instruments, God bless you

[@ryanroberts5348]

his tone was so amazing i thought it was fake until he got to the need to wet the reed with the tenor. Wow i wish i had one right now.

[@samsthelaw]

how amaising can you get.well done man

[@yoadrienneaz]

You are too modest. you are absolutely amazing!!! Do you have albums out????

[@ecksluss]

I'm a percussionist myself and I am always looking for innovations in musical instruments. You're awesome! And I really want to get one of your altos. I have shown promise on reed instruments and I'd love to practice one of these.

[@rmoraespinto]

Verrrryyyyyy nice. Congrats!

[@PercyPersecuted]

This is fascinating. I'm a NAF maker but I'd love to own an authentic Erik in this area! I just need to catch up financially, first, after setting up to bore single staves for whistle flutes. I love your A-Z bamboo models and the all terrain, as well.

[@maelperron_guerra4946]

And how does it sound without reverb ?

[@Philezra20]

The acoustics are amazing!!!

[@wholeshebang1]

He added reverb in the editing process.

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

I recommend the tenor 1 1/2 reed. others do too. Both saxes were concert tuned.

[@BlainePistolle]

Beautiful, when work picks up, im adding one of these to my collection! What a sound! Ill have to work on the mouthing, but.. its happening!

[@doctordave]

Hey! I think I have one of this guy's flutes I bought from the Ren Faire like 15 years ago!

[@agriciobrazil2391]

Excellent. Congrat's!

[@hasteau4917]

You my friend.. are awesome!

[@celc100]

simply awesome. gotta show my pop this.

[@jucoraggio]

I NEED MORE AND MORE SOUNDS LIKE THIS....

[@adiecandra3583]

Amazing Mr....

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Hi there, yes we ship our flutes worldwide, and people can come by our shop and have a tour. You can check out all my flutes on my website listed in the paragraph below the video. God Bless! Erik

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Hi Michael, We added a reverb effect when we edited the video, but as far as Erik playing during the video, that is live. Thanks

[@intonaturesounds412]

I LOVE your personality !! I am pressing the BUY button.

[@thomasc.jackson7432]

Super Great teacher!!!

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

I am currently working on your flute order :) I will make sure its a good one for you. Enjoy the book! Erik

[@RainVine]

wow that is an incredible instrument

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

thank you, yes i have a couple cds still available for purchase on my website

[@BuzzyWhitlowIndy]

Awesome on everything!

[@babakaru11]

It sounds great ! Erik, I need one !

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

hi there, thanks for your interest on the sax. you cans ee prices and details listed on our website, God bless

[@GingerLeeH]

Great sound.

[@jakeknorr9356]

Thank you Erik the flutemaker

[@Y_N_K_888]

Nice to see you're still doing what you love. :D Can't wait to see you and/or your products at RENFEST in a few months.

[@65Jusp]

Hi Erik. What a wonderful alto sound - and sense of humour. The alto is ordered - now I'm just looking for an appropriate swimming pool... :-)

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Hi Corey: Indeed I am. To hear without reverb I just posted a video called The bamboo sax without reverb. Regards, Erik

[@leoluifer]

absolute great!!!this man its marvelous!!!natural performer !!!un saludo desde mexico !!!gran master!!!

[@twoweary]

2:25 I find it quite hard to believe that sound was made playing outside. But after listening a bit more, I know it wasn't, and that is a bit misleading , I would still love to get one of these though.

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Hi. You are very right! In the description above I mentioned: This recording was tweaked to hear the saxes with a bit of reverb. The KZbin video called The Bamboo sax...without reverb would give you a feel for their sound without it. Seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mgM9... My intention was for the listener to hear the instrument with more of its fullness when played in nice acoustics or with reverb. Erik

[@DarthRevan-lu6xp]

I still have my pennywhistle from 2004. I lost my bamboo sax a few years ago, and regret it as much as my custom Telecaster.... Good guy, great instruments.

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Hi Darth! Sorry you lost you sax. Perhaps time for another. I just lowered the price $46 for the next 2 months, and am tossing in the $15.00 DvD and a bag and extra reed. Great time to get another at eriktheflutemaker.com/collections/bamboo-saxophones/products/alto-sax-natural-bamboo Regards, Erik the flutemaker