I just spoke with Steve about an hour ago. He can't always get to the computer to post, so he asked me to just give a quick update. He is still in Alabama but...
The octave pip on the body of most saxes has a smooth mushroom head that has plenty of surface area, seals well without damaging the pad. But most neck pips...
... other difference? ... head that has plenty ... neck pips these ... sharp and quickly ... material for this many ... rubber with a layer ... never needed...
... Synthetic pads such as the Valention pads work wonderfully on these octave keys. I personally use the black synthetic foam water-key corks from Allied...
The don't wear-out as fast or tear like a conventional pad. Nor do they settle-in over time like the leather/felt pad (throwing the adjustment off a bit over...
" Other than the durability factor is there a response, tonal or other difference?" No. Paul ... Other than the durability factor is there a response, tonal or...
that have been submerged in some of the most toxic stuff you can imagine for a couple of weeks. Now the owners want them restored. Cleaning ideas or ...
... But finding the necessary personal equipment to begin working on horns which have been submerged in that toxic soup may take a long time -- breathing...
Since they need total rebuild anyway... before you do ANYTHING else, fill a tub with water, and 10% Clorox (or Purex, etc) solution. A 10% solution of bleach...
RIGHT!!! Do NOT mix chlorine bleach and ammonia. If one does not get you, the other one will. In a large tub, for each 9 gallons of water, add one gallon of...
... I would run them through a Vapor Degreaser - PERC at 300F will strip the finish of course, but that is a foregone need. Then I would knock them down, pull...
we've got a "chemical room" at our shop (it survived with no damage and NO chemical spills!), and I have proper respirators and gloves. I'm thinking about...
Steve, I haven't seen the horns and this is uncharted territory for me but I'll throw out some ideas. I would think that Dawn or Simple Green are neutral...
... I would think a degreaser would be essential as well. If I had the equipment and if I had the problem (my heart goes out to you, Steve!) I would attempt...
Maybe start with a plain water rinse. This could get rid of strange things that could react unpredictably with bleaches and acids. You're looking at chemical...
Those horns may acquire a certain cachet. "Yeah my tenor is ugly. Ya know why? It was in Katrina! There's only a few hundred horns in the world that were in...
steve_lo-resGood to see you back on my email screen! Earlier, shortly after Katrina hit, I posted an offer to help you out in any way I can. As you know, I...
Probably not a good idea as you will end up with a really "splotchy" finish (maybe requiring a complete strip and relacquer). - Lars ... From: STEVE GOODSON ...
Steve - Delighted to see you back! Based on my 25 years as a cleaning chemical salesman, I'd recommend soaking the horns in a hospital grade germicidal cleaner...
Wonder if Dan's idea followed by a water rinse, then cleaning with Simple Green, which is nontoxic, might do the trick. The downside of Simple Green is that...
EVERYTHING we take in as "storm damage" is going to be completely stripped of corks, felts, pads, etc. No exceptions. I like chromic acid because it gets down...
Why not a light coating of Brake cleaner? There are some Low VOC options that aren't quite as extreme on off-gasing. I use brake cleaner to clean the sludge...
I'm a sucker for a good book on repair. This is one you MUST add to your library immediately. My good friend Reg Tharp, the premier repairman in Jolly Olde...
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