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... components of a saxophone that are perecible, it worns gradually over time. We're talking about reeds, pads and some other shock absorvers, mechanic helpers and adjusting materials, like cork, rubber...
...ngs on the neck of the horn near the bottom: 'PATD DEC. 8, 1914, 1119954, C, Ser. # M145925, L. All the pads look like they are intact, but the neck where mouthpiece attaches is missing the cork. The ...
...ler), #32568, 'low pitch' 'Truetone', . Looked intact also, no big dings I could see. Definitely needed pads. I'm not interested, but maybe some of you other vintage horn collectors are... Do you th...
...for the open holes somewhere, as well as cork plugs. The finish is in very good condition, as are the pads. It hasn't been dropped, dented, or scratched. In fact, it hasn't gotten much play time as ...
...), baritone (189XXX) an 14M bass (263XXX)? I've tried to get Ferree's Tools, who make the ringed Reso-padsm to fax me the list of pad sizes in their sets, but they seemed to be incapable of either (...
...tion 80 Series II, which is about 14 years old. The horn is generally in good condition, and I had some pads replaced a few months ago. However, recently, when going to the middle D (3+3 + octave key)...
...just won't blow any more... I have to really blow hard and bite down to get any tone... I looked at the pads with a light and can't see any leaks.. Any Ideas are welocme. Thanks,...
What's the pro's and con's of using either for mounting pads?
Hi all, I've just had a depressing visit to my repair tech. It turns out that the pads in my Keilwerth ST90 series III have been glued in place
...400 tenor is in need of a repad. I'm putting off the inevitable to see what opinions exist over snap in pads. The original set has lasted over 50 years, and I love the instrument. I don't want to chan...
...oved, bare brass, in very good condition, no corrosion, great playing condition, almost new rivet-style pads, beautiful, rustic earthy look, with the best sound, sweet, clean, smooth, and beautiful. I...
Why are sopranos more prone to sticky pads? Is it because of the smaller size of the the pads?
I own a YBS-52. When I depress the low A key, the low Bb and low B pads do not close completely, allowing minute leaks. If I depress the low A key really hard, the keys close, and also if I depress th
I have made pretty deep marks on a hard rubber mouthpiece. I tried to use one of those protecting pads, but the incisions prevent it from sitting well. I am thinking of filling it up and maybe sanding
...cided to mimick what I had seen on the Selmers Mk6 horns I had owned from new. There was lacquer on the pads for some odd reason. Maybe the horns were lacquered after assembly, who knows (or even care...
... case itself, and wiped the horn down with a damp cloth (paying particular attention to not getting the pads wet,) but the stench remains. Thanks for any forthcoming ideas, Paul Bavington...
...there tell me what I should ask for this horn or if you are interested make me an offer. We may put new pads and corks in it if the customer desires......the pads that are in it now are playable but r...
...hings in 2 days that have greatly curbed any slight deficiencies in my kwerth tenor...put noyeks on TWO pads...that was another post...also I just got a diamond series neck. It increased response and ...
Is there anything that can be put on pads that seem to leak a bit if the horn goes unplayed for a couple of weeks. After playing for a few days it seems to be better. The horns sit on the stand as I a
...had this Bari into the shop 2 times now once for a good going over checking everything out, replace bad pads, dents, etc. The second time was for this rolling sound. (I would guess a leak from my ex...
This question has probably been asked before but I would appreciate help. Sticky pads!. Brand new sax (Taiwan), pads are supposedly Italian kid leather. Not humidity, not food. Tried pulling felt thro
...nts to skip to the higher octave no matter what I do. I've had my wife hold down each of the octave key pads and then each of the palm key pads while I sounded the low C but it always jumps up an octa...
...em a bit out of whack. The horn has What should a basic tuneup cost? Should I expect that 30 yr old pads are gonna be shot?? This area has Sam Ash and Mars, but I'm a bit afraid of a big store. ...
After about a month with my new tenor, I am finding that some of the pads are getting definitely sticky and one or two take a little time to open after releasing the keys. I have not seen any advice a
...est it can, as i have no money for a pro horn. It needs the following done to it (that i know of) - new pads on the side left hand keys. (almost totally worn off) -sticky G# (but that happens on all o...
I remember a couple of years ago several fellow players who visit this forum had Jim Schmidt pads put on their saxophones. I would like to know if they are still as happy today as they were then to ha
...-preserved example of this famous alto sax. Prefer excellent original lacquer and Conn-type ringed Reso-Pads. Permadjust key screws must be present and working. Will trade near-mint Conn 10M or Chu ...
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