Pimp my Sax

griff136 · Nov 19, 2006

You're absoloutely right Wayne. The pics will help and regards the C -or any of the keys for that matter - can/will be positioned to where they are the easiest and most comfortable for you to play.

I will knock up a mock/model to see if it will work.

perhaps you can pop over once its done/when you get a chance.

Regards
Griff

Pete Thomas · Nov 20, 2006

Griff & Funkster

If you two go ahead with this, please post a progress report here, (ideally with pictures), it should be a fascinating project.

griff136 · Nov 20, 2006

will do
😉

funkster · Nov 20, 2006

Sorry for the delay.....camera problems. Anyway, here are the pics which'll give you some idea of my dilema.

(Hope this works...)

http://img73.imageshack.us/my.php?image=saxhand2ug7.jpg

(URL fixed by admin)

Pete
Will happily keep you posted. 8)

griff136 · Nov 20, 2006

Thanks for the pics Wayne.

I am up for this mod so let me know when you want to pop down with your sax for a chat and see where we go from there.

Griff

saxismyaxe · Dec 9, 2006

To reiterate what Pete said,
Do please post some pictures of the keywork modifications. I find this sort of work fascinating

funkster · Jan 13, 2008

Hello again

It's been a while......(been PC-less which was a liberating experience!!!). Anyway, as requested I now have my modded sax with a couple of pics to boot.

The mods were made by Gary Mills of Wessex Woodwind, www.wessexwoodwind.co.uk, in Dorset. As you can see, the F key was moved around the back and we had to adjust and readjust the thumb hook until I found a more suitable position. Paddle keys (?) with rollers were added to the E & D keys.

It's taken some practice to get used to playing like this but I have to say its fantastic! I can now stand and play like any normal 10 digit person. Woohoo!

If you have any questions please let me know as I should be about a bit more this year.

Wayne