Best way to Learn

[jambo]

I would very much like to know how to repad saxes, fix leaks, solder ect. Whats the best way to learn saxophone repair techniques?

I know there are places that do woodwind repair courses, but these are few-and far between. I dont know of anywhere near me (oxford) that do these kind of courses.

 

[Bobby G]

Hi Jambo, have a look at Steve Howard's site (shwoodwind.co.uk, sorry I can't do the link thing), he has plenty of hints and tips on how to do more minor repair work if you want to take a DIY sort of approach to maintenance if all you want to do is look after your own horns. There's also a lot of useful stuff in the Breakfast Room, look around for posts from Griff.

I have done quite a lot of minor work like leak fixing, replacing corks, regulating, lubricating and adjusting spring tension etc from reading no more than what I have mentioned above and a bit of experimenting. I'm one of those people who isn't afraid to get in there and tinker, that's why I like my job too!

The main things to remember are to try and take it gently and logically; adjusting one thing can have an effect elsewhere. Also, if you are adjusting, say, a screw of some type, remember its original position in case things start to get more rather than less out of whack.

Cheers, Bob

p.s. you are in Oxford? If you use Allegro Music, matey in there may help

 

[jambo]

Cheers Bob! 🙂

Where is Allegro Muisc located?

 

[Bobby G]

Jambo wrote:
Cheers Bob! 🙂

Where is Allegro Muisc located?

At the top end of mumble mumble (say it and I'll know it, I think it begins with an M) road on the edge of Oxford which joins the A40 part of the ring road between Headington and the Summertown roundabout. Not very exact I know, but I've only been there twice.

Cheers, Bob

 

[Bobby G]

Found it Jambo. 404 Marston Road. www.saxophoneheaven.com

Cheers, Bob

 

[jambo]

Cheers Bob! Thats great! I didtnt know there was a web site

My teacher advised me not to go there, aparantly the guy is really wierd!

But then, its he only place round here.

 

[griff136]

You could do a one day a week course i think its thursdays) at Merton college (near wimbledon) (2 yrs)which by the end of it you will have a good grounding in all woodwinds.