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Something wrong with my sax or something I am doing??

Hi,

I play alto sax, and about half a year ago it started being weird. I would go to play it and no sound would…

7 years ago
by historicsaxwhisperer (644 posts)

Complete Assembly Diagram Needed

Anyone know where to find assembly instructions for an alto sax COMPLETELY disassembled? I happen to have quite the puzzle…

7 years ago
by kokonutmonkey916

G sharp spring loose

Looking thru this forum i note that the g sharp spring is a less strong one , my prob is where does it attach .. alto is a…

7 years ago
by rimsky

G & below will not activate with octave key

Hi All I have bought a new sterling alto sax, I have had problems with this sax since the first day, the octave key was no…

7 years ago
by Avid's (3 posts)

cork and felt glue used for instrument setup

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7 years ago
by historicsaxwhisperer

Soprano saxophone D is out of tune

pretty much what the title says! The third octave D on my soprano sax sounds completely out of tune but all the notes abov…

7 years ago
by historicsaxwhisperer (644 posts)

1924 Buescher Alto

I'm looking for the neck screw for mine. I got it back recently from overhaul and cleanup. Looks, plays and sounds great!…

7 years ago
by historicsaxwhisperer (644 posts)

White Selmer Super Action 80 II

I have a SA 80 II I would like to relacquored White and Gold. I want the outside body white and the inside and keys g…

7 years ago
by DrRod78

A to D octave issue

I play a great 5 digit Mark 6 alto in a number of bands. I am a seasoned player with decades of performing. I also play al…

7 years ago
by blrsax

Saxophone Cleaning

Hello,

My tenor gets swabbed and wiped down every time I finish a session.  And from time to time (not as oft…

7 years ago
by tempomaster (36 posts)

FRIFFLING

My Friffling Skills seem out of wack.

My input is greater than my output.

But, experience is priceless.

8 years ago
by historicsaxwhisperer (644 posts)

New to me 1924 Buescher Alto

So I just picked up a 1924 Buescher Alto Sax. It needs a full overhaul. I have no idea on what a reasonable price should b…

8 years ago
by historicsaxwhisperer (644 posts)

Tenor Sax problem

I am missing a little rubber thing on the left part of whatever that is, and I would like to know what it is so I can know…

8 years ago
by historicsaxwhisperer (644 posts)

Octave Key

Quick question... what type of solder do I need to use to solder an octave key back on the neck?

Thank you

8 years ago
by mattmontalto (3 posts)

Selmer Series III Alto High E/F/F# Teardrop Key question

I have a Selmer Paris Super Action 80 Series III Alto.  I have recently noticed that the Hie E,F,F# Left hand key (Te…

8 years ago
by adrian3a

Tenor Madness, Inc. Repair Technician Reach Out...

Hi Everybody,

My name is Thomas Helmer and I've been working with Randy going on 10 years this summer! I've learne…

8 years ago
by historicsaxwhisperer (644 posts)

90 year old horn with factory error. Final Inspection Breakdown

I am working on an 100XXX Conn C Melody with all original factory white pads.

A clean prestine horn that had one o…

8 years ago
by GFC (842 posts)

Saxophone repairs and Overhauls...

I am now a sax repair tech and I repair and overhaul all tyoes of saxophones.
Please visit my website: www.saxmanrepa…

8 years ago
by Jazzymel

Repair

can you guys help me fix my Euphonium it has a decently sizez dent on the top of the bell and i need a rough qoute and als…

8 years ago
by track2cc.net (0 posts)

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8 years ago
by historicsaxwhisperer

Buescher True Tone Low Pitch 1927 Alto Saxophone

I have an 88 yr old buescher true tone low pitch alto saxophone, made in 1927. It is currently in for repair and I am a bi…

8 years ago
by buescher.1927 (4 posts)

Couesnon Bari key guard

I need a single sunray keyguard low B, Bb, or C(all seem to be the same size) for a Couesnon bari sax. Anyone know where I ca…

8 years ago
by PRM (1 post)

pad sticking

Greetings, can anyone give me some tips on how to stop a pad from sticking? My g sharp sticks sometimes and now i find that t…

9 years ago
by TurnerSax (1 post)

Silver plating in a can

Hi all
There is a method of silver plating that is created on the metal, ie a bare brass sax, by polishing. I am sure…

9 years ago
by madmajor (12 posts)

Soprano can't play lower than an A (both octaves)

So I went to play my soprano which I don't always do, so I took it out, and realized that something was REALLY wrong when…

9 years ago
by madmajor (12 posts)
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