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Tenor Sax · Nov 20, 2006

Anyone experienced the same.

I have attempted to reproduce A Clean earthy sound you come to associate with the Tenor. I play the Yangisawa T991. This was purchased brand new. Despite a check on the horn there is a slight metallic vibrating sound on the higher register. is this normal??
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Saxlicker · Nov 20, 2006

Hi Chris,
No...not normal!

If its the sax
Once located, it should be an easy fix. How old is the horn? The worst thing in terms of repair would be something vibrating due to seperated soldering of a part.

Otherwise, corks felts misalignments is all that I can think of.

griff136 · Nov 20, 2006

Hi Chris,

without lookng at the sax it can be difficult to pinpoint the problem but I will make a stab and say that there is probably a loose screw or rod that is sympathetcially resonating when you play certain notes.

I had similar on a customers alto and after searching found it was the roller on the Eb key.

once found - the cure can often be just a little lubrication/oil.
Let us know if you find it, what it was and how it was corrected.

Griff

Tenor Sax · Nov 20, 2006

Thanks to you both for the reply's.

The Sax is four years old. I have undertaken a few visual and screw testing tests with nothing obvious. Its only a slight niggling noise and difficult to pin point. Not sure if its getting worse or im becoming more aware of it. If its getting worse it may help to pin point it.

Residing In Lichfield Staffordshire. I not aware of a local (ised) and trusted repair Technician. Or it would have made a visit by now.

I will make a more concerted effort to detect.

Will keep you informed.

Pete Thomas · Nov 20, 2006

I've heard something like this when someone used a certain ligature, Francois Louis I think it was so IMO it definitely can be something mechanical causing it. If so it may be that you hear it a lot more than someone a few feet away.

lee_ · Nov 20, 2006

Have you lost a mouthpiece cap lately?

griff136 · Nov 20, 2006

once I found on my Mkvi alto that it was the low Bb bumper adjuster!

Tenor Sax · Nov 20, 2006

Pete Thomas wrote:
I've heard something like this when someone used a certain ligature, Francois Louis I think it was so IMO it definitely can be something mechanical causing it. If so it may be that you hear it a lot more than someone a few feet away.

Believe me, When I play you wont find anyone within a few Miles.

:laugh:

mfox · Nov 20, 2006

its not your fillings rattleing??hehe
bit of blutak put it on a post blow see if rattle is there if it is move tak and repete.. you just might find it..

Tenor Sax · Nov 21, 2006

mfox wrote:
its not your fillings rattleing??hehe
bit of blutak put it on a post blow see if rattle is there if it is move tak and repete.. you just might find it..

Its may be the Old Lady who constantly whinges behind me. :whistle:

I like the Idea of using Blue tack. I will give that a try 8)

Linky Lee · Nov 21, 2006

do check inside the bell! I've lost a small little pebble shaped thing down there before without realising and the next time I've played....

...rattle.....rattle.....bzzzzz.....rattle

...you get the idea.

Tenor Sax · Nov 23, 2006

The Problem has been Identified.

I'm not sure if its typical assembly on all sax, but I would guess its a frequent occurrence with this method.

On longer rods, supporting post are fitted at midway. The rod is prevented from ware and other anoying issues with cork inserts. It is the wearing down of the cork allowing the Rod to resonate at the top of the range. It probable occurse lowwer down too but not so noticable.

I would like to thank everyone for there input. :w00t: