Hello, I have a 1970 Mark VI (new to me) with a G that just doesn't ..well, it doesn't sing. It's not as strong and clear as the G# of the F#- just sounds a...
My C and D always play flat despite my best efforts it has ben mentioned to me that it might be the instrument. Does anyone have experience with this being an...
I went to the UPS distribution center after receving a string of crushed boxes. They are brick stacking packages as high as they can. And now that they take up...
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A customer has brought back the alto, which I have just serviced, saying she cannot reach low B without it motorboating. When I play it there is not a problem....
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I'm going to add a technician directory to one of my web sites...if you are in the business FULL time (and want to be listed), please send me the following: ...
Just got my computer back from the Geek Squad.....I've been limping along on my old Dell since last Monday...if you sent anything and did not get a reply,...
i just wanted to pay my respects to all who has served/ and is currantly serving in the U.S.A. armed forces... thankyou for my freedom,, and for all that you...
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Gentlemen, I have a broken bright nickle plated lever to repair and I think it should be silver brazed for adequite strength. Someone has soldered it together...
Awhile ago I mentioned making a neck extension for my Conn tenor, as I always play it flat compared to other horns- not enough neck for my mpc to grab onto....
Hello I have a Chinese made alto that I have (albeit seldom - due to time constraints) been fixing: as far as I can tell, almost all the tone holes are higher...
Has anyone else thought about or tried oversize flute pad washers? Sometimes the ones in the tailpiece are larger, and I have thought about puttting in a...
Perfection is a worthy goal, however I suspect most of us get pretty good results by been just damn close (especially on the larger tone holes). With respect...
I have finished working on a Selmer Reference 54 alto, but I'm getting a gurgle on low B. Even with the horn totally clamped up, the gurgle is still there. I...
Hi everyone, I write from Italy. Some days ago I sent a Selmer Mark VII to the buyer in France. The horn was very good packed, but the buyer received the horn...
On the subject China built Saxophones ----- I have in my possesion a Vienna Woodwind Tenor Sax. Recently (last couple months) brought to this country It has...
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Seeing Curt in here, and having recently read about his bari mpc extension, I'm wondering- is the short neck also a problem on later 12ms (1967)? I have a...
Often I complete a repair job and feel the job really isn't complete. I've inspected and cleaned the player's mouthpiece and put it back in the case. I just...
Sorry to be a bother, but a few weeks (?) ago Steve posted a web address where Free Downloads of Fake Books was available. Well, two weeks ago my computer...
I was just asked to fix a BAND NOW and a Bestler because two shops in town will not work on "Off Brand" instruments. What are your philosophies and policies? ...
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When replacing a misisng or broken key, do you worry about trying to somehow harden it? The Eric Brand book talks about hand forging keys. But by the time you...
I have a saxophone in here now that was in sewer water for two weeks. I know it can be restored mechanically, the question is, will putting it through any...
Thanks for all your replies regarding this topic. Lots to ponder. And by the way, a great inexpensive mic for bari sax is the EV Raven dynamic. Picked one up a...