You should check out the neck leak checking tool that music medic has. I never call the job done until I check it with that tool. You will be surprised how many saxophones you come across that don't appear to need attention to the neck but, when you check it with that tool it exposes leaks that do not prove visible to the human eye. Love your videos by they way, I learn a lot from them. Thanks for taking the time to make these!
A theme I am noticing across all your videos is "just enough pressure/force, but no more." I love how you make sure everything fits together perfectly, without overdoing it. And the same applies to key action, which you aim to make light and fast and responsive. That is definitely the best way to go (saxophone player here).
It is so nice to watch you progress your work, no rush, no hurry, but a tremendous amount of talent. It is very interesting to see you bring a banged up mess back to a playable instrument. I don’t think I would have believed it without seeing you do it. Thank you for your videos!
I have this exact horn. Found it in storage in the shop when I was taking inventory, bought it from the boss, and repadded it myself. Was the first sax I worked on. I've also got a matching tenor which is a couple years older. Love both of these horns.
I've watched quite a few of these videos and I think that I'm really understanding that metal (specifically the ones you're working with) are not NEARLY as hard as my brain thinks they are. So, many times you'll use such a delicate touch and I'm surprised that its making any difference. This was a great example of it. Such a fine touch and the metal just moves as you need it. Really interesting.
No soy técnico en instrumentos.... pero me generan gran interés sus videos amigo Wesley. Estoy en la recta final de mi vida, y observar cómo repara las piezas me entretiene mucho. Ésos materiales que componen un instrumento son muy delicados y relativamente frágiles... y veo espectante los resultados. Saludos con aprecio.
thanks for the interesting video, I have a Keilwerth The New King , from '68, which needs to be overhauled, and the neck is also rocking, when fit into the body. Watching this, gives me the idea that, when I bring the sax to a repairshop, it all can be done, and she will have a chance for a second life
@@Simon.the.Likeable i also have a Toneking tenor, from Keilwerth, and this one is playing OK, need some work too, this week i like to go to this shop and from there on i see what will happen, for sure the effort is worth it
Ya made that neck fit... right tight & outta sight ! I wouldda used a crocus cloth & sand it BUT you re much more correct the way you did it I just dont have that tool & even if I had it I would know how to use it properly ! you are a craftsman I m a musician !
Really cool. I would have thought a tapered swage tool with multiple cuts would have worked well, but then how would the collapsing pressure be applied? Learn something new every day.
Thank you for this helpful video. There are not many videos on the Internet with such content. It would be cool, if you showed how to remove the axial and inter-axial play of the saxophone mechanics.
This seems like it may have a similar feel to the way a pipe cutter works. Different end result, and dimensionally a pipe cutter blocks a pipe being put onto it the same way, but I am wondering if a version exists where the work piece is stabilized and the tool rotates around it.
Thanks for putting up this video just wish it was a longer video I have a vintage sex and would like to redo it I'm very mechanical but would need to be scared in the right direction and this seems to be the right direction
This vid is titled Vintage Sax Restoration 1… i’ve looked for the others on the True Tone but to no avail. Hope i’m just going bling in my old age and didn’t see the other episodes for this lovely horn?
Very interesting Sir, I wounder if you could help with a question I have. I have a Keilwerth sx90 Black nickel Tenor. Some of the black nickel on the neck has come off. I was thinking of removing the rest of the black nickel from the neck. I was think then of buffing the then silver metal up to a shine,or even getting it electro plated silver. What do you think would be the best to do ? Do you think it would affect the tone / sound of my Keilwerth? Thank you Roy
Wes , how would ho about creating the smoothest sickest finish possible in my Tenor sax neck , I think the finish is creating air disturbance affecting some note Overtones & want to see if a completely (like 2000 grit) finish helps
Wes, always really informative. I do not know if it ever comes to you for work but do you ever do work on cases? Nobody ever does TH-cam on this, Including getting rid of that rank old case smell. If you do it would be great to hear how the man with a tool for every world calamity sorts out these sorts of things, which affect all of us musicians in some way or other.
Neil, I use rubber stoppers to check air tightness of solder joints, bracing and such. I didn’t know there was a specific product for that. Although I should have.
Bravo! However, what you refer to as "a quarter turn" really isn't a quarter turn at all - it's more like "a smidgen." LOL. BTW, I'd love to have you slightly shrink two Radio Improved Alto necks to fit not as snug in my Mk VI. They sound better than the original neck and I'd like to play them (without bear-arming them in and out)!
This is some of the most careful, precise, and quality craftsmanship I’ve ever seen. Hats off to you.
You should check out the neck leak checking tool that music medic has. I never call the job done until I check it with that tool. You will be surprised how many saxophones you come across that don't appear to need attention to the neck but, when you check it with that tool it exposes leaks that do not prove visible to the human eye.
Love your videos by they way, I learn a lot from them. Thanks for taking the time to make these!
One of the most important sax repair videos. Thanks.
A theme I am noticing across all your videos is "just enough pressure/force, but no more." I love how you make sure everything fits together perfectly, without overdoing it. And the same applies to key action, which you aim to make light and fast and responsive. That is definitely the best way to go (saxophone player here).
Keep up the good work l can watch any master at work all day .Greetings from Guyana South America
It is so nice to watch you progress your work, no rush, no hurry, but a tremendous amount of talent. It is very interesting to see you bring a banged up mess back to a playable instrument. I don’t think I would have believed it without seeing you do it. Thank you for your videos!
I love these videos. So good to see how the masters work and think.
I can say, I'm very good with brass instrument repair, but woodwind is my weak side. So thanks for this videos, I can learn from🙏
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I have this exact horn. Found it in storage in the shop when I was taking inventory, bought it from the boss, and repadded it myself. Was the first sax I worked on. I've also got a matching tenor which is a couple years older. Love both of these horns.
Wow just subscribed, I love watching a craftsman at work
I've watched quite a few of these videos and I think that I'm really understanding that metal (specifically the ones you're working with) are not NEARLY as hard as my brain thinks they are. So, many times you'll use such a delicate touch and I'm surprised that its making any difference. This was a great example of it. Such a fine touch and the metal just moves as you need it. Really interesting.
Great detail! Wish there were techs around here that had these skilz
I love quality craftsmanship
Thanks, Wes. You answered my question on the flute video about work-hardening.
These are really cool tools!
No soy técnico en instrumentos.... pero me generan gran interés sus videos amigo Wesley. Estoy en la recta final de mi vida, y observar cómo repara las piezas me entretiene mucho. Ésos materiales que componen un instrumento son muy delicados y relativamente frágiles... y veo espectante los resultados. Saludos con aprecio.
Thanks, keep on going!!!happy new year
thanks for the interesting video, I have a Keilwerth The New King , from '68, which needs to be overhauled, and the neck is also rocking, when fit into the body. Watching this, gives me the idea that, when I bring the sax to a repairshop, it all can be done, and she will have a chance for a second life
I also have a '60s New King. It is a very robust instrument. I hope you were able to get yours playing well. They are worth the effort.
@@Simon.the.Likeable i also have a Toneking tenor, from Keilwerth, and this one is playing OK, need some work too, this week i like to go to this shop and from there on i see what will happen, for sure the effort is worth it
Ya made that neck fit... right tight & outta sight ! I wouldda used a crocus cloth & sand it BUT you re much more correct the way you did it I just dont have that tool & even if I had it I would know how to use it properly ! you are a craftsman I m a musician !
Nice work young man !
Thanks for sharing your time and talent! KANSAS
Great info, very informative. Regards, Jimp
Just like my 1925 True Tone. Gorgeous horn. Almost impossible to play in tune. Upper register is sharp as hell.
U may have a neck leak 99% hard to play in tune upper register 🫶
@@Poom290827 I've had it overhauled a few times. It's just an old horn.
Thank You, I learned something new today.
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Really cool. I would have thought a tapered swage tool with multiple cuts would have worked well, but then how would the collapsing pressure be applied? Learn something new every day.
Really cool. Very informative video, Thanks for creating.
Very cool
Thank you for this helpful video. There are not many videos on the Internet with such content. It would be cool, if you showed how to remove the axial and inter-axial play of the saxophone mechanics.
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Perfect!!
nice...nice job
Wow, that True Tone had the original lyre bracket screw in place after all these years. Unbelievable!
Thanks.
Excelent!
This seems like it may have a similar feel to the way a pipe cutter works. Different end result, and dimensionally a pipe cutter blocks a pipe being put onto it the same way, but I am wondering if a version exists where the work piece is stabilized and the tool rotates around it.
Thanks for this. How do you fix a neck reciever that is out of round?
Thanks for putting up this video just wish it was a longer video I have a vintage sex and would like to redo it I'm very mechanical but would need to be scared in the right direction and this seems to be the right direction
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You rock boss
This vid is titled Vintage Sax Restoration 1… i’ve looked for the others on the True Tone but to no avail. Hope i’m just going bling in my old age and didn’t see the other episodes for this lovely horn?
When is Vintage Sax Restore #2 coming out? 🙂
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Hi Wes, When is Part 2 of the Vintage Buescher true tone coming out?
Love those tools! True genius design.
Do you need an apprentice? jes kiddin
Boa noite Weslli parabéns pelos vídeos são muito bons estou aprendendo bastante 👍🏼
Very interesting Sir, I wounder if you could help with a question I have. I have a Keilwerth sx90 Black nickel Tenor. Some of the black nickel on the neck has come off. I was thinking of removing the rest of the black nickel from the neck. I was think then of buffing the then silver metal up to a shine,or even getting it electro plated silver. What do you think would be the best to do ? Do you think it would affect the tone / sound of my Keilwerth?
Thank you Roy
Wes , how would ho about creating the smoothest sickest finish possible in my Tenor sax neck , I think the finish is creating air disturbance affecting some note Overtones & want to see if a completely (like 2000 grit) finish helps
Do you work on any of your guitars like maybe the National?
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Wes, always really informative. I do not know if it ever comes to you for work but do you ever do work on cases? Nobody ever does TH-cam on this, Including getting rid of that rank old case smell. If you do it would be great to hear how the man with a tool for every world calamity sorts out these sorts of things, which affect all of us musicians in some way or other.
One of his videos is a case restoration.
Thanks for the videos. Just wondering if you ever use one of the neck isolator/checkers to make sure you have a air tight fit.
I’m not familiar with that product, where do I find info on it?
@@wesleemusicrepair9820 JL Smith sells some, as does musicmedic.
@@StohrerMusic thanks. Went and looked. Tool for an already solved problem. I appreciate you letting me know.
Neil, I use rubber stoppers to check air tightness of solder joints, bracing and such. I didn’t know there was a specific product for that. Although I should have.
This Alt Sax is like a " Martin " Vintage ( 1925/26 ).
Good job !!
When are you going to finish this?
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Is this a tenor, with a straight neck
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Bravo! However, what you refer to as "a quarter turn" really isn't a quarter turn at all - it's more like "a smidgen." LOL. BTW, I'd love to have you slightly shrink two Radio Improved Alto necks to fit not as snug in my Mk VI. They sound better than the original neck and I'd like to play them (without bear-arming them in and out)!
I should not trust the spell check to write things properly I should proofread before I send