octave key

  1. mpj.brennan

    Tech/maintenance Out of shape octave key

    This is my Conn Ladyface alto. I’ve coped with the twisted octave key for a while, but as I have progressed to more challenging pieces my thumb occasionally just catches it - not good. Should I try to fit something to the pearl to raise it slightly, or try to get a tech to bend the key?
  2. 2Piedrasmore

    Tech/maintenance Can I sand the piece of the octave key the protrudes into the sax body?

    On my Bundy II, on the octave key that is on the sax body (not the one on the neck) there is a rough protrusion into the interior of the sax. It is 3/16 to 1/4 inch sticking inside and is rough enough that it often grabs my home-made swab and rips it. I like a thick swab that will dry all sides...
  3. S

    Tech/maintenance Octave key problems?

    Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and just started playing again after a 2 year hiatus. My last service was 2 years ago. I have never not had a saxophone teacher up to this point so at the moment, I have nobody to turn to regarding problems! I have noticed my high A and occasionally Bb aren't...
  4. Janosax

    Tech/maintenance Different timing between G and A with or without octave key

    Hello, After so many years playing sax, I’ve got a question about a specific mechanism behavior: Is it normal to have a slightly different timing between G and A with or without octave key? In which proportions. I can certainly feel a difference, not huge, but it seems that I have to adapt my...
  5. W

    Tech/maintenance Little rubber piece behind octave key (need help)

    Hello everybody. I am a total newbie about sax and i need your help (btw i'm really glad to be here in this forum) Ok. Several days ago i bought a beginner level Windsor alto sax. As i was inspecting the instrument, i've seen that there was a small rubber piece (glued) behind the metal rod...
  6. I

    Tone or Sound Stays in the octave

    I noticed recently, or I don't know if it's always been like this and I just didn't notice, but anyway if I for example play a G note and then go up an octave it sounds good you know but when I remove my thumb from the octave key it doesn't go down at all or is just very delayed. I want to know...
  7. saxyjt

    Tech/maintenance Baritone fix request!

    A couple of hours ago I received a text from my sax teacher asking if I could have a look at the conservatoire's baritone that has an octave key issue. :confused: It's a YBS-32 like mine, so I'll have a look in the morning if I can. I prepared a small bag with a few tools, but to be honest I...
  8. Zaxophone

    Tech/maintenance Octave Key/Pad Issue?

    Hi Guys, I've been having some hard time hitting the notes with octave key from G and lower. so what I realized that when I come down to a g the octave pad closes and another one opens up. But it seems that the octave pad doesnt shut completley. Is this normal? Pictures ---> Closed Open...
  9. B

    Tech/maintenance Yamaha yas-23 alto saxophone G2 Octave Mechanism

    I just noticed the small octave mechanism at top of the body opens by fingering G2, (G with octave key). When I do that, the mechanism flops down to close the tone hole even though I'm still holding the octave key. Is this normal?
  10. R

    Tech/maintenance Broken Octave Key

    I have a problem; my octave key fell off my Alto Saxophone (a 1970s Conn). I have all the pieces, just need to know if anyone knows of someone in the North Carolina area that can fix it for a reasonable price. Most people want nearly $500 to fix it.
  11. S

    Tech/maintenance [Solved] Mechanical Damage to Tenor Sax Octave Key, Missing Screw, Hinge Rod Loose

    Hi Guys, I've found some pretty serious damage on my tenor sax. I'm wondering if you guys know how I can fix it myself, or at least give me an indication of how the damage occurred/how much it'll cost to fix. I've had my Trevor James Classic II tenor sax for five months now. I'd like to think...
  12. Semolina Pilchard

    Saxophone beginners Low g sounds like a high g

    Hello all, just an update and a request for advice if that's ok? Firstly, I am well into my second year with my horn and loving every minute of it. Not studying for exams but my tutor tells me I'm playing at a grade 2-3, whatever that means. So deffo progress being made. Just need to find the...
  13. jhaugen981

    Tech/maintenance Been Having Octave Key Problems with my Bari

    Hey, everyone! I just got my account, so still learning all of the basics of the site and whatnot. But I have a question regarding a persistent problem I've been having with my bari. Whenever I slur to any note between D and G# (with the octave key) from any other note not in that area, it...
  14. Souscubus

    Tech/maintenance My Octave Key wont work when... (alto)

    Hello guys, I am really really new to saxophone - and I just realised when i press the 3rd key ( i think that is what it is called - the lowest one you press when playing G) the octave key doesn't work. it works perfectly fine until i press that key. when i press the octave key while pressing...
  15. Zain

    Tech/maintenance Alto Octave Key - return player

    I'm a return player to the Alto - forgotten lots over the years. When I play up from middle C, I seem to be able to play both up and down the octave by changing my embouchure. This is easier than using the octave key, which doesn't really work from the D - F. I need to use it to get above the...
  16. Di in France

    Tech/maintenance Cork on sop octave key

    Hi I just bought an elkhart 330 curvy sop and noticed it has a cork instead of a pad on the octave (neck, not body) key. It leaks. I know this because I held it down with a rubber band and the sound difference and playability is amazing. I'm nowhere near a good tech and wondered how difficult it...
  17. K

    Introduction Hi from a late-onset alto player

    Hi, I've been playing Alto Sax for about three years now as a late-starter musician in Sydney (Aust). I have lessons regularly and last year passed my Grade 3 exam. I am having some problems which I'm finding difficult to resolve. Yesterday I practised for about two hours and managed to...
  18. saxophonecolossus

    Tech/maintenance Side Octave Problem

    I've got tenor sax side octave key problem. When I play A, B or C; there's no problem with octave sound. But when I play like G, F, or D; I can't get one octave above this notes. Theese notes remain same, like I've got no side key. I want to say there's no mechanical problem, as I can see. What...
  19. sharkfin

    Tech/maintenance Help-what's gone wrong?

    Tenor played fine on Sunday. Today, it only plays in the upper register, with or without the octave key. Any ideas on what has gone wrong would be much appreciated.

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