Karsten, let me clarify: I don't think you can SIGNIFICANTLY alter the resistance. This is what I should have said. I've been having a bit of a health problem...
Steve, As has been discussed in other forums we are desperately in need of a proper contra-bass clarinet reed approx 15/16"wide, and slightly linger in OAL...
Dear Steve, Thanks for the clarification, sometimes e-mail is oh so inadequate when it comes to properly communicating ideas... I should have also been clearer...
I apply the grease to all pivot screws and rods, quite generously. I also apply a bit to every spring cradle, both needle and flat. Also, to every key end. I...
Steve Wrote: "I use a Teflon bearing lithium based grease when assembling horns. How 'bout you? What do you use when you put one together?" I have lately been...
I am a fan of both PTFE and lanolin. I like royal purple 30 weight and mineral oil for keys, depending on the situation. For valve oil (those of us who ...
Where exactly do you apply oil or grease to the springs?Do you lube the end of the spring where it is attached to the post?What purpose does lubeing a spring...
I was referring to the springs which are inserted into the ends of the rods behind the sliding pivot receivers of Selmer saxes post SA 80's. If you were not...
They make excellent burnishing rings for almost any tubing. A real life saver on overhauls for getting the high spots down without the use of a belt sander ...
I use the Ultimax grease and oils from MusicMedic.com. The oils are available in three viscosities and can be mixed with each other or the grease to create a...
An old customer, for reasons which are unclear to me, inquired today about having me add a G# trill key to his Yamaha 875. Have any of you done this? I...
First thing that comes to mind is copying the design used on old Conn New Wonder saxes from the mid teens through the late 30's, but if memory serves Yamaha ...
Actually, I've pulled a couple of old G# keys out of my boneyard to see what I can modify as you describe. Great minds think alike! I'm also considering a...
Steve said - "A finger touch on the low Bb key cup is the best way. I've done that before. It works like a champ." Makes for an easy transition. Very...
At a pinch one could add a single post between the G# and F# key cups, close to the rod for low Bb. If this were slotted longitudinally, it could be fitted...
You could just get the owner to buy a 30's Conn or Buescher which came with these keys. I would suggest a Buescher aristocrat series 1 sax. God Bless Bootman ...
I just sold a 1919 Conn with this feature on ebay a couple of weeks ago. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ...
What mpc are you using with the Martin C melody? C melody saxes really play very nicely with a C melody mpc, not so well with alto or tenor mpcs. God Bless ...
As far as I can tell it is a C melody MPC, it's a little bigger than alto but way smaller than a tenor. I've tryed a few MPC's that came with the sax, but all...
Meyer, Ralph Morgan and Street make C melody mpcs. An alto clarinet reed is a reasonable substitute for a C melody reed. I use a Meyer refaced by JVW with...
I am sure I can add a HIGH F to my Buescher stencil 1922 but I have never added a key before . Are there plans, drawings etc. anywhere? I am reluctant to just...
I don't think it has to do with the register vents; it is a question of a volume mismatch with the mpc chamber, which should be mimicking the volume of the...
You are talking about the "Front F" key? Easy. You can order the parts you need from Selmer. These are the same a Bundy/Selmer USA. After all these years...
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