Sep 07, 2008 a problem with a saxophone s neck octave mechanism will cause it to play incorrectly. We provide all levels of repair from minor adjustments to full restorations. Saxophone repair book thanks for your kind remarks, chalazon. Open quick view dialog for ridenour clarinet thumb saddle. Bailey practice these procedures on junk instruments first. Learn how to troubleshoot your saxophone in this free saxophone care. Page 3 saxophone owners manual precautions please read before using the precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument, and are to pro tect you and others from any damage or injuries. Repairing some typical long term damage on an old selmer tenor, part 1 duration. Our shop philosophy is to approach each repair as a partnership with you. I saw one on oboes that was a technical marvel in its depth. Removes all key corks and pads, removes and inspects all keys, replaces all key corks, cleans interior and exterior body surfaces and all key work, replaces and properly levels all pads, replaces the neck cork to make the clients personal mouthpiece fit snugly and evenly the entire length of the cork, aligns and centers all key cups. It is a musical instrument in the same vein as a midi keyboard, in that it enables you, the musician, to play musical sounds and.
Saxquest specializes in mechanical overhauls, and total instrument restorations as well as personalized setups and custom key work. At worst, a dropped or illplaced saxophone can become dented, which can be expensive to repair or unrepairable altogether. The haynes saxophone manual explains clearly how the instrument works, what can go wrong, what can be done to fix it and what you can do to prevent unexpected problems cropping up. Clarinet, saxophone, and flute repair manual lawrence frank. This service is charged at the stores hourly rate to cover the assessment time required. How to replace saxophone pads woodwind pads band instrument repair tools band instrument repair supplies cork supplies woodwind springs clarinet cork kit saxophone neck cork kits flute head cork cork grease flute pad kits saxophone pad kits clarinet pad kits woodwind repair kits maintenance products woodwind accessories ecommerce, open source, shop, online shopping. Saxophone repair in overland park ks serving the greater.
It assumes you have no prior knowledge of music or playing the saxophone, and will take you from beginner to professional level. Learn how to troubleshoot your saxophone in this free saxophone care and maintenance video from an expert in. It talks about repair but even better it explains in plain english actually translated from french several of the acoustical phenomona that relate to the saxophone. Go to a dark room with your saxophone and a flashlight. Guide to brass musical instrument repair by christopher. Heres what ed does on his professional level overhauls. Ferrees tools musical band instrument repair tools and supplies. Apr 23, 2015 there are also sections on how the saxophone works and parts of the saxophone which shows all and i do mean all the components of the saxophone very illuminating.
The copy i have is on loan from the public library of des moines, iowaone of two copies known to be in libraries across the u. One of the worlds largest manufacturer of quality band instrument repair tools. We strive to make each and every instrument that comes through our shop play to the peak of its potential. Com saxophone repair kit 110v english instructions. If a saxophone is placed on a chair rather than a sax stand when not in use, for example, it can bend key rods and other parts of the body, thus rendering the horn out of tune or even unplayable over time. Fixing your own instrument can be very rewarding, but the potential to cause more damage is great.
If children are using the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions to the child and make sure they are fully. Expert vintage and modern saxophone repairs and professional overhauls. It is cool the way the basic fundamentals of instrument repair have not. Atlanta prowinds is a music instrument repair company specializing in woodwind and brass wind repair. There are also sections on how the saxophone works and parts of the saxophone which shows all and i do mean all the components of the saxophone very illuminating. Feb 01, 2004 progressive complete learn to play saxophone manual is the ultimate saxophone manual. Learning saxophone repair courses etc cafesaxophone forum. Dec 02, 20 all excellent responses hereespecially the reg thorp woodwind repair manual. Whether working on a complete saxophone restoration or fine tuning a clarinet set up, with repair there are simply no shortcuts. Click on the photo to go the haynes clarinet manual page, or select the link from the main menu. Bg alto and soprano saxophone discovery kit dks a kit comprised of items for alto and soprano saxophones to help extend the life of your reed, saxophone and mouthpiece.
At the time i got it the haynes specialty manuals werent available, and the old woodwind repair textbooks were way too expensive for me. With decades of combined experience in repairing fine woodwind instruments, harold or mark will make your saxophone sing. See below or ideally get the haynes saxophone manual. Each overhaul is different, and tailored specifically to the needs of your particular saxophone.
Heres a link to the site, and you can see it has a very high level of activity. If you play the saxophone, you need to have this book. Eb3 erick brand repair manual erv string repair for band. Jun 19, 2012 fixing your own instrument can be very rewarding, but the potential to cause more damage is great. Bailey tools for common woodwind repairs some tools can be bought at local hardware stores. In addition to the written material that has been suggested i would also add the music medic articles on saxophone repair. At saxquest, our true passion is instrument repair and restoration. Apr 26, 2020 shine a flashlight into your saxophone to spot any leaky notes.
Click on the photo to go the haynes saxophone manual page, or select the link from the main menu. Serious sax repair books i am aware of goodsons video, musicmedics repair kit, etc. Our mission is to repair, modify, or configure wind instruments to not only play to their highest potential but to also customize each horn to every customers playing situation. In that spirit, if you have a pad or resonator preference that youd like us to use, were happy to oblige. A problem with a saxophones neck octave mechanism will cause it to play incorrectly. I employ many different procedures under the umbrella term of the overhaul. Sax repair tech expert saxophone repairs, vintage saxophone. Do not throw or swing the instrument when others are close by. The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument, and are to. View and download yamaha saxophone owners manual online. Insurance quotesestimates for repair work a full appraisal and written insurance quote or estimate detailing work required, andor damage sustained. Jupiter sopran saxophone hier finden sie eine gesamtubersicht aller modelle. Meticulous saxophone repair provided by technicians harold steinhardt a.
Saxophone is a performance instrument for the iphone. A beginners guide to learning the saxophone basics, reading music, and playing songs with audio recordings cynthia riess. The real core of this manual is instrument maintenance and repair in which it excels. The manual tackles each subject in a down to earth, no nonsense, systematic approach. Always carry at least a basic repair kit including small screwdriver, cork, and some superglue or contact adhesive. The optimum scenario as i see it is to take a formal course and then work as an apprentice to someone with years of experience. Repair procedures handbook david bailey music studio. For instructions on the proper assembly of the instruments, and how to keep the instruments in optimum condition for as long as possible, we urge you to read this owner. If keys break or posts come unsoldered from flute and sax bodies, glue will not hold them strongly enough to allow the instrument to work properly. Repair procedures this is not an allinclusive manual for the repair of musical instruments.
Open quick view dialog for selmer paris saxophone pad sets. Clarinet, saxophone, and flute repair manual and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Understanding toneholes, part one youtube leveling rolled tone holes duration. Turn on the flashlight and position it so it shines into the body of. London saxophone servicing 26 stamford street, london, se1 9lq email. If youre interested in saxophone repair, we have a very active yahoo group just search for saxophone repair in yahoo groups with about 500 members that is devoted exclusively to this topic. The saxophone is by far and away the most popular of all the woodwind instruments and can be found in almost all genres of music from classical to jazz. Dale barton points out some common mistakes and how to avoid them. Remove the neck, then use the keys to close every hole in the instrument as if youre playing a low bflat. Step by step easy directions for overhauling your instrument first edition. All excellent responses hereespecially the reg thorp woodwind repair manual. The haynes saxophone manual at last a comprehensive maintenance manual dedicated purely to the saxophone. Learn more clarinet, saxophone, and flute repair manual.
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