Tech/maintenance I have no words...

[Stephen Howard]

But folk derive a lot of benefit by your restoring those crooks to factory specs, look and feel. The assortment of special tools you have manufactured for such work is amazing.

As do I. I quite like bringing a knackered old crook joint back from the dead. Job satisfaction +.
It's messy work, but nothing beats the feel of a perfectly-mated tenon sleeve sliding into the receiver.

 

[Tuppertn]

It's messy work, but nothing beats the feel of a perfectly-mated tenon sleeve sliding into the receiver.

Nope. Not rising to take that bait.

 

[cappers]

More for @lydian to be speechless about 😉

Not cork but copper...the JLV Phonic Ring (curry not included)

JLV Phonic Ring for saxophones

Only €39 plus shipping.

 

[lydian]

More for @lydian to be speechless about 😉

Not cork but copper...the JLV Phonic Ring (curry not included)

JLV Phonic Ring for saxophones
View attachment 37126
Only €39 plus shipping.

But.... how... Nope, no words

On second thought, if curry were included, at least they would be delicious.

 

[Tuppertn]

More for @lydian to be speechless about 😉

Not cork but copper...the JLV Phonic Ring (curry not included)

JLV Phonic Ring for saxophones

Only €39 plus shipping.

Ooo, thanks for posting that. I bought one.

I've always been concerned about my saxophone emissions harming the environment.

 

[ghostler]

As do I. I quite like bringing a knackered old crook joint back from the dead. Job satisfaction +.
It's messy work, but nothing beats the feel of a perfectly-mated tenon sleeve sliding into the receiver.

Nope. Not rising to take that bait.

Not sure how you gain humour in that statement. Stephen has explained in other posts whether his site or here his work including photos. Restore an old sax's brass neck receiver fit and finish through resize or remake. It doesn't get any better than this and the customer is thoroughly satisfied.

 

[Stephen Howard]

Not sure how you gain humour in that statement. Stephen has explained in other posts whether his site or here his work including photos. Restore an old sax's brass neck receiver fit and finish through resize or remake. It doesn't get any better than this and the customer is thoroughly satisfied.

I can see how they did! As soon as I re-read what I'd written I could hear Kenneth Williams exclaiming "Oooh Matron!" in the background.

 

[cappers]

I can see how they did! As soon as I re-read what I'd written I could hear Kenneth Williams exclaiming "Oooh Matron!" in the background.

I heard Kenneth too!
Like ‘Swiss Tony’ from the Fast Show…. : “Putting the crook into the tenon is like…” you know the rest 😉

 

[Woodpad]

How long before somebody suggests the cork will dampen the vibrations?

Some days after they made a cork less mouthpiece.

 

[Colin the Bear]

More for @lydian to be speechless about 😉

Not cork but copper...the JLV Phonic Ring (curry not included)

JLV Phonic Ring for saxophones
View attachment 37126
Only €39 plus shipping.

The only place I can fathom to insert that, I don't think it would fit. 🤔🍑

 

[cappers]

The only place I can fathom to insert that, I don't think it would fit. 🤔🍑

Can't resist....

 

[Hoosierken]

Hum, they got you to look didn't they?

 

[cappers]

Another essential bit of kit, the Mr PS Resonator:

"The ring goes inside the mouthpiece as a resonator to make your saxophone more free-blowing and increase your projection and allow a greater ease when playing altissimo. It works by vibrating inside the mouthpiece and changing the airflow."

@Colin the Bear might find it more comfortable than the Phonic Ring.... 😉

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/366633659242?_skw=tenor+saxophone&itmmeta=01M2FSJKJCCH308P63P056WF7Q&hash=item555d11ab6a:g😛

 

[Pete Thomas]

"The ring goes inside the mouthpiece as a resonator to make your saxophone more free-blowing and increase your projection and allow a greater ease when playing altissimo. It works by vibrating inside the mouthpiece and changing the airflow."

Unlike many other similarly advertised (snakey oil placebo type) gizmos this one sounds like it would definitely affect the sound and probably the response. Whether in a good way who knows?

 

[PigSquealer]

Another essential bit of kit, the Mr PS Resonator:

"The ring goes inside the mouthpiece as a resonator to make your saxophone more free-blowing and increase your projection and allow a greater ease when playing altissimo. It works by vibrating inside the mouthpiece and changing the airflow."

@Colin the Bear might find it more comfortble than the Phonic Ring.... 😉

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/366633659242?_skw=tenor+saxophone&itmmeta=01M2FSJKJCCH308P63P056WF7Q&hash=item555d11ab6a:g😛WEAAeSw0jpqkSsb&itmprp=enc:AQALAAAA0GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xBYy5amwoffh7HIHQ0ErQiM5WQQYfOgVKgWnKzWn/wvylAbggzGg3eMLdAepR6SqjQMOK2Sbk8fkLon6a1zjYTZetB2TR211KIT0xCLfZO8Ooj744WJdlGHmF2dqxnrIgvcXbEQXeznGWO467S/SP4vctEMr2tOQnK7TKmBbfAdkdIB9ZLpA4CFx8TZeLmQKvw4CWThHQBanfB8Qzg4Tx98YKWdYde3eOVjsNtYXCqZfEA0IJNvvkjVDRNOJfQm/wc=|tkp:Bk9SR8C5yvmTaA

🫪 I’m not associated with the company or product.

“This version (the black) - is the brighter sounding version of the two plastic resonators available on the Mr PS resonators website.” black is brighter 🤦‍♂️

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Got to give Mr PS credit for mass marketing campaign. Lots of hits I search.

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