On the old (Chu / Ladyface) conn 12M baritones, the right hand regulation is a little funny. When you push down F or E, it of course closes the F# key along...
You're going to have to bend the bar (carefully!) to get the regulation right. Forget trying to adjust it with cork, it will compress over time. Replace the...
Yes, what tools would be the basic for key bending? And proper procedures too? Thanks. That is very interesting ,the thing about sax factories. Tots ... From:...
Here's a short list, that I think of as minimum: Ferree key bending "flags" (I don't remember what they actually call them) Ferree key bending levers J L Smith...
Hey all. Just bought a "The Kohlert 57" alto - serial 350xx, "made in Germany," has rolled toneholes. The pads on it are old (original?) and have a ring like...
... I've seen those pads and they're basically the same as the Conn reso-pads. I've just replaced them with more modern sax pads, without those silly rings,...
Found some pads buried in the depths of the supply cabinet. The place was pretty disorganized when I got here, someone probably just kept ordering stuff they...
Hello everyone... Just took over a different shop, still in the long process of figuring out what is and isn't there, holy crap! A general question seeking...
I've had my saxophone specific dent machine for a couple of months now, and am finally getting my chops together as far as its use. It took a little longer to...
... I used to, when I worked at a music store, but since going off on my own I haven't used it for 20 years. I haven't seen any indication that it makes an...
I had to take off some key guards to do a little dentwork, and now I find it takes some time (as usual) to get the body contact tabs back into tithe perfect...
1. What device is recommended for measuring spring tension of the keycups? 2. A mystery .. A YTS-23 I am repairing is in excellent condition but low C pad...
I'm playing this 1940's 12M and the neckstrap just is not working for me. It appears that if I desolder the neckstrap ring and reattach it an inch or two LOWER...
Hi Morgan I lowered the ring on my tenor about an inch, to stop the mouthpiece from stabbing my throat while not holding on....(standing) It had the desired...
Since Morgan has answered #1, here's a response to #2: It happens all the time, particularly with Yamaha and Selmer (Paris). I'm not very convinced they play...
... It is truly amazing how lacking in quality control these manufacturers are, especially on their top-dollar, top-of-the-line instruments. And now that...
I see the tradeoffs about vertical adjustment. Any comments on horizontal adjustment? I'm almost tempted to use two hooks/rings - - add a new ring, lower than ...
Selmer doesn't own everybody. Selmer Paris is different from Selmer USA (now Conn-Selmer). Conn-Selmer distributes. There is no love lost between the Paris...
I don't think Selmer owns anybody else. Selmer USA is now owned by Steinway (they also own Conn, Leblanc, King, and lots of other makers). Selmer Paris, to...
... As far as instruments in the United States goes, what I said is true (except I forgot to mention that Boosey&Hawkes/Buffet is independent still.) I realize...
I would be very surprised if Selmer Paris ever sold to the Steinway folks. They're stubborn and would probably rather die than to have American Bastards (a...
... A couple of years ago I would have said the same thing about Leblanc, that they'd never sell out to a conglomerate and now it's just another brand owned by...
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