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Ive had an issue with my Eb alto for years, (School band for 5 years) Th… |
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I'm studying woodwind repair fulltime. I prefer shellac when repairing saxophones. I find it easier to work with, it last lon… |
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Problems with High G and Lower Register Notes Hi. I have been playing Alto Sax for 5 years on this horn, and now I have developed a problem. When I play a high… |
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GEORGE SARKIS - "THE DOCTOR OF HORNS" During a recent internet search for saxophone related information I found this forum. Although not related in the current sen… |
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How can one learn to repair and restore saxes? I really like vintage horns and I think restoring them would be a fun hobby and it would be neat to learn how to repair and r… |
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I really try to keep my mouthpiece away from any cleaning products of any kind and just stick to cold water since it's hard r… |
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NEVER THROW AWAY YOUR INSTRUMENT SEE HOW A TOTALY BURNED ALTO SELMER MARK VI COME TO LIVE...
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Those of you who live near a good sax repair shop are truly blessed. I have to drive over a hundred miles in heavy traffic t… |
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Hey Y'All........I have heard all the tales about sticking pads and Talc, dollar bills, etc........I've got an E.M Winston So… |
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i got a old conn shooting star form schoooll the a key is messed up and wont let a g e f or d play low what dod i do? |
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taking the lacquer off of brass instruments i have an amazing SBA tenor which has been re lacquered. the thing plays like you wouldnt believe but is ugly as sin. the eng… |
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Alto Sax surprisingly hard to play? I'm in the Clovis High School Marching Band, (We're extremely good, no joke. Best in the state... And in the top three of ano… |
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Yamaha Yas-23 low C key broken Here is the problem: my student broke off the plate (with roller) od C low key on YAS 23. I could solder it back for him, but… |
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Odd spots on bell of Cannonball Big Bell Alto I bought a Cannonball Big Bell Alto in December. I just graduated high school and am majoring in music education this semeste… |
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San Jose, Santa Cruz Ca repair shop. Any suggestions for a repair shop in the San Jose, Santa Cruz Ca area? I have a tenor MK VI that is bleeding. I was told i ne… |
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My D key has started to be real flubby. No better way to put it. The key has way to much bounce causing the note to sound flu… |
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Disintegrating Foam in a 6m Case Hi, All, The foam in my original 6m case is disintegrating into a fine grey powder, so of course I have the saxophone in a d… |
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Alto Sax Octave Key Issue HELPPP! So, Whenever i try and play the "lower" high notes with the octave key they sound leaky and squeak. This is mostly with my mi… |
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6M lacquer removing - which non-chemical techniques? I would like to remove the lacquer of a 6m from '50, it is heavily tarnished, with a non homogeneous color and almost brown,… |
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I originally posted this in the vintage section - it probably belongs here : My question is about the octave riser valve on… |
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I picked up a nasty dent at the base of the body just above the bell attachment ring (on the serial number). If I could remov… |
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Repair early model Brilhart Level Air's bite plate I have a Level Air that I purchased in 1966. The bite plate is almost worn through, and I need to replace it. Can anyone stee… |
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I have a "vinci" alto saxophone that my friend gave me for christmas that he used to use in middle school. He broke the neck… |
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Wanted: Low C Guard for Selmer SBA Tenor Any ideas where I'd get a low C guard for a Selmer Super (balanced) Action ? Alternately would one from a Mark VI or other mo… |
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I need a single sunray keyguard low B, Bb, or C(all seem to be the same size) for a Couesnon bari sax. Anyone know where I ca… |
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