A friend of mine just showed me a MVI tenor he recently inherited and asked me for an estimate to overhaul it. Frankly, the horn is damaged beyond my ability...
The best way to fix the body damage is to use the Ferree sax body mandrel. Your first use will pay for the tool! The elliptical ring can be easily repaired...
My congratulations to Mickey Williamson for an outstanding job of sharing information! ANOTHER WEB CONFERENCE?!?! Another round of live, online clinics has...
Lately, I've been applying much more shellac to the back of the pad (using the great and wonderful MusicMedic shellac gun) and then flattening the still warm...
At 19:31 11/03/2007, you wrote: Lately, I've been applying much more shellac to the back of the pad (using the great and wonderful MusicMedic shellac gun) and...
All leathers used in saxophone pads have a certain amount of porosity. Pads also leak at the resonator hole. Coating the back eliminates any "blow through"...
At 21:10 11/03/2007, you wrote: All leathers used in saxophone pads have a certain amount of porosity. Pads also leak at the resonator hole. Coating the back...
_____ Hi Steve, How can I get rid of the rest of the lack on a Buescher 400 Alto I have in pieces at the moment. The lack is in a very bad shape. I was...
I use Cold Strip from Ferree Tool to remove lacquer _____ From: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gustavo...
Steve, are you putting in so much that the shellac leaks out when you press the pad cup on the anvil? I've been having this happen when redoing some...
I use enough shellac to completely cover the entire back of the pad, right up to the edges. It took a little trial and error to develop my chops to where I...
Hey Guys, I remember one of you wanted to know about brazilian bass (contrabass) saxophone, so here it goes. J'Élle Stainer is making some of these horns and...
If I don't see a little shellac oozing, I know I didn't use enough. I used to think this was "sloppy", but I would much rather excess than not enough. I use...
I'm in with Paul on this one...I melt a fair amount of shellac into the hot cup (I use an industrial hot air gun from Milwaukee) and then seat the uncoated pad...
In the immortal words of Hunter/Garcia "...too much of everything is just enough!!" ... better than ... enough. I used ... enough. ... you ... under ... ...
Milwaukee Tool heat guns RULE!!! I use nothing else. BTW, never be ashamed to use the tip of your screwdriver to remove the excess shellac. You can further...
I use sjrosners' technique- works fine for me. And I never burn any corks or felts, or discolor laquer. saxlite ... From: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com ...
Are any members of this distinguished list attending the NAPBIRT conference in San Antonio in a few weeks? I'll be exhibiting all of our saxophone models, our...
Yup, I'll be there. Will drop around to meet you. Arriving early. (Wednesday evening) Hans Martini ... From: STEVE GOODSON To: STEVE GOODSON Sent: Monday,...
You can buy Voodoo Pad Juice at www.nationofmusic.com in the online store. It restores old pads. Be sure to clean the pads and tone holes prior to use. Voodoo...
I'll be there too. I'm giving a clinic on the last day, I hope some of you can attend. Hans, I'm looking forward to seeing you again! I'll be at the show a day...
I am in the process of overhauling a customers metal clarinet. The only markings are to be found on the bell and comprise the numbers 636, Bb and L.p. Can...
I'll be there. I'm presenting a clinic and will be part of a panel discussion at another one. I hope to get a chance to see Leroy's new habitat (the Orpheus...
I recently restored a Buescher "New Aristocrat" for a client, and had truly forgotten how easy the Norton springs were to replace. Have any of you replaced...
Everyone ooh's and ahhh's over the old Snap In Pads, and it is heresy to even think of removing the stud from the pad cup and putting in conventional pads. ...
I agree totally, Paul. One good thing about the snap in pad system is the metal back: it really stabilizes the pad. I think that a pad with a much stiffer...
I sure agree with you on the snap in pads.What is the best way to remove the stud,with a Dremmel? I always hesitated in doing this thinking it would devaluate...
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