Saxophone reviews Jazzlab Saxholder strap review

[Jimmymack]

I find the Cebullas to be fine but I prefer the older one, the ones with the wider bit, of which I have two, tend to slip. Also my wife says they look like a donkey and once it’s brought to your attention you can’t unsee it.

 

[PigSquealer]

You might try the Boston Sax Shop Cloud thingy. I have one and like it, though adjusting the shoulder hooks is kind of a pain. Problem is the hooks tend to move; I guess it encourages a stable posture.

I mostly use Just Joe’s, which is comfortable but it still is around your neck. Cebulla is similar. For a C melody, I think the best approach is a bit of old clothes line…

The BSS Cloud strap looks well worthy.

Cloud Strap - Chestnut Brown — The Boston Sax Shop

After retailing other back straps for many years, we took the collective feedback from our customers and decided to do that we do best, and design our own based on the needs of players. The Boston Sax Shop Cloud strap is the result of over two years of development to make the most comfortable, du

www.bostonsaxshop.com

Clothes line for a C melody has its hang ups. Rope burn being the worst. I can send you this prototype for testing if you’re interested.

 

[Woodpad]

Clothes line for a C melody has its hang ups. Rope burn being the worst. I can send you this prototype for testing if you’re interested.

I do have a preference for small straps as they minimize the amount of sweat. I often look at the gear from musicians in harsher climates to get inspiration instead of transpiration.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d03eFyZjLA&list=RDEMQyvwcOcbMklSXwWk6dkuvQ&start_radio=1

 

[Targa]

The BSS Cloud strap looks well worthy.

Cloud Strap - Chestnut Brown — The Boston Sax Shop

After retailing other back straps for many years, we took the collective feedback from our customers and decided to do that we do best, and design our own based on the needs of players. The Boston Sax Shop Cloud strap is the result of over two years of development to make the most comfortable, du

www.bostonsaxshop.com

Clothes line for a C melody has its hang ups. Rope burn being the worst. I can send you this prototype for testing if you’re interested.
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Looks like a copy of the Pierrepoint, none of his customers ever complained.

 

[Ivan]

I do have a preference for small straps as they minimize the amount of sweat. I often look at the gear from musicians in harsher climates to get inspiration instead of transpiration.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Good concept

But in this example the sax player's neck strap has slipped off kilter... Whether that's an ergonomic advantage, or sloppy adjustment, who can say?

 

[Woodpad]

Good concept

But in this example the sax player's neck strap has slipped off kilter... Whether that's an ergonomic advantage, or sloppy adjustment, who can say?

He plays with a bulls neck and a thin strap, The left arm is against his chest, Doesn't look very comfortable so you would expect a padded strap, The position of his feet is good.

 

[Ivan]

The position of his feet is good

Does that make his neck more comfortable?

 

[Woodpad]

Does that make his neck more comfortable?

No, but it gives less strain on his back.

 

[lig]

Just noticed that our very own PT is featured on the Jazzlab site. Pretty cool - and wielding a bass 🙂

The pros about the SAXHOLDER

 

[PigSquealer]

Just noticed that our very own PT is featured on the Jazzlab site. Pretty cool - and wielding a bass 🙂

The pros about the SAXHOLDER

I guarantee you if it didn’t work, Pete would not have used it. Let alone endorsed the product. Still this looks like an early version. Later models have improvements not shown.

 

[Pete Effamy]

Anyone finding the abdomen support uncomfortable aren’t using their breath support properly. It’s just not noticeable if you do.

 

[mrblackbat]

Anyone finding the abdomen support uncomfortable aren’t using their breath support properly. It’s just not noticeable if you do.

So much this.

 

[cappers]

Anyone finding the abdomen support uncomfortable aren’t using their breath support properly. It’s just not noticeable if you do.

So much this.

In my case I don't think it was due to poor breath support.

It was more it wasn't extended enough so it pressed against my xiphoid process (cartilage at base of the sternum) or upper stomach area. Now it is adjusted and rests against my lower belly there is no discomfort. My neck is grateful too.

 

[mark_addy]

Anyone finding the abdomen support uncomfortable aren’t using their breath support properly. It’s just not noticeable if you do.

Ah...there's a diagnostic of poor practice for the last half century 🙂 Thanks! Bracing myself as if for a punch to the guts, then?

 

[Pete Effamy]

Ah...there's a diagnostic of poor practice for the last half century 🙂 Thanks! Bracing myself as if for a punch to the guts, then?

Well, if in relatively ok fettle (or young) you should be able to withstand an adult standing on your stomach for a bit. They’re pretty strong muscles. The amount of weight from the tenor present at that point is tiny in comparison.

 

[mark_addy]

I mostly play alto... 🙂 🙂 I'm joking, but this is helpful info to someone self-taught - thanks for posting.

 

[cappers]

I should have been clearer in my original post. Rather than "brace bar pushing my stomach" I should have written 'xiphoid process'.

I wasn't extending the brace fully so it sat just below the xiphoid and made me feel a bit nauseous as that pushes the oesophagus. Now it's fully extended and reast against my abdomen the problem has gone.

I am slim with no middle age spread and my abdominals are still strong from years of martial arts training. I'll admit my breath support isn't perfect but that wasn't the issue here.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Well, if in relatively ok fettle (or young) you should be able to withstand an adult standing on your stomach for a bit.

This is exactly what I told the director of the saxophone instruction video shot for Virgin Media. It was in the pub the night before the shoot, so decided to put it to the test and he recruited the barmaid to feature in the film:

 

[Pete Effamy]

This is exactly what I told the director of the saxophone instruction video shot for Virgin Media. It was in the pub the night before the shoot, so decided to put it to the test and he recruited the barmaid to feature in the film:

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It’s a lot harder if they stand a foot lower

 

[cappers]

or wear stilettos