For an article. I'd be interested in your opinions/experience/thoughts/ideas about: blued vs. stainless steel the benefits of a point proper sizing ...
I don't have anything to offer, but it reminds me of a question: I occasionally have a problem where the spring hole in the post is too large to install the...
I'm working on an old True Tone with Beuscher snap-in pads. Apart form a purist's point of view, is there any value to repadding with the snap ins? I'm...
I like to use quick steel epoxy to pack in the wallowed out hole. Before it fully sets use the right size spring to create a new hole. Don't leave new spring...
Oh, boy, have you ever stepped into a ____storm! I'm not touching this one! Paul mahnkentom <mahnkentom@...> wrote: I'm working on an old True Tone with...
Aside from maintaining the originality of the Buescher, which I personally think is quite important, you should consider modern pads utilizing the original...
Great info, thanks Steve. That was another option I was pondering. Do you think maintaining the originality of the horn is important from a historical or...
historical first, but remember the geometry of the horns was developed for pads of the snap in thickness. _____ From: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com ...
just wanted to say thanks Paul ! for mentioning the adjustment of the fork e,f,f#. . i noticed my palm f was pretty opened when i was using the fork...
Thanks Steve- I'm going to try your suggested method. This horn is rather pristine, so I'm happy to keep it intact. I'll report back later! ... developed for ...
I just love hearing people's perspectives..."Which are the worst horns to overhaul/set up/regulate?" I have found that, obviously, a horn that is working...
If you have an old repair book by Fred Kirshner who ran a repair school in NJ, He has a comment about old Holton saxes. It ain't good. In a message dated...
No question in my mind, in order: (1) Leblanc "Rationale" system (2) Leblanc fingering system horns (3) Conn 28M "Constellation"(the octave mechanism is...
I think I have that very book. In fact, I made a copy of the Holton comments for the owner of the sax. It's hilarious...to paraphrase: "If anyone ever made...
I've got to get my hands on one of those Leblancs to have a look...next time I'm in NOLA I'm ringing you up, Steve. Had a great visit with Derek Huston last...
I own one of those Holton Rudy Weidoft's. It's a brilliant design with many unique features. Unfortunately, I don't find it to be a very good player, but it is...
I need to add a little more to this... close, 2 mm or so is better for the forked F and F#, but it may need to be a little more open, 3-4 mm for the forked E....
Hi Steve, On the taping or glass beading? HIS, Doc ... From: STEVE GOODSON To: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 7:52 AM Subject:...
Doc: I'd love to hear a good explanation of your technique on both! _____ From: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com] On...
actually my f pad is at about 3 mm ..from the tone hole edge to the pad when opened with the fork posistion. using a general measurement, (it is more than...
This isn't really about snap-ins but something similar. I recently acquired a Buffet Dynaction (not SDA) tenor with screw in resonators.The resos are flat with...
_____ From: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of macfronton Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 11:38 AM To:...
shellac is best as it will keep the pads from moving _____ From: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
Hello, I believe Rudy Wiedoeft model has some fantastic features, I've a wonderful Buffet Crampon Evette et Schaffer Pre-Apogče alto (1905) and a very strange...
Hello, This question is primarily for Steve, but of course I like input from all... Steve, I'm working on an alto that has a problem you described exactly-...
I'm afraid the answer to the epoxy insert question is "yes, trial and error".....every horn seems to be a little different. You will love the difference...
good to know- I'll keep trying and erring! And thanks for the info about the Chu. I'm going to be doing the ERb palm mod and the articulated g sharp...
Mine came in the mail yesterday. There's a new format and tons of new stuff. If you haven't got one, get it. <http://www.nationofmusic.com/ecommerce/> PLEASE...
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