Sirvalor, its a joy both to listen to you play and to hear you talk so lucidly and honestly about what we just heard. I learn so much every time. I don't know if your talent will get you a recording deal (it should!) but your range will probably get you signed to Marvel - its super-human! It would be great to hear you release some tracks on Bandcamp - I'd love to sit down and hear you play your own music.
@@Sirvalorsax You should - Bob Reynolds has released stuff on there (Guitar Band), so has New Zealand player Haydon Chisholm (Orange). You can release digital albums very easily. Your's is a unique talent people should hear more of - not just horn players! Good luck. bandcamp.com
With your smooth, sophisticated technique, I think that you could use a toilet paper roll and still sound phenomenally world class. You, Sir, are a true artist!
I always call it the neck tenon. The thing I call a neck plug is the plastic bit that plugs the neck and protects octave mechanism while in case. And....REALLY appreciate these videos.....makes bargain shopping a low risk activity!
I bought a neck for my Bari to accommodate a large bore Berg Larsen mouthpiece. The neck was sold by Songtielun on eBay and shipped from China. It did take 2 weeks to get here. The finish was perfect and it played very well with the Berg Larsen and a 2 1/2 reed. It was just a bit long so I trimmed about 20mm off the mouthpiece end and recorked it. No complaints and it cost $99. Even though I primarily play Bari, I enjoy your channel and I benefit from your insights. I look forward to your next video.
Very happy with Eastern neck on my 1965 mk VI. Original neck has more complexity harmonically but eastern works great for funk, fusion . latin etc where power and very strong centered tone are needed. Straight ahead and ballads i go for the original.
It seems like that Eastern Music neck is a little more brighter than the Cannonball neck. For the price of that Eastern Music neck, that sure is a very good deal. Great video, too. Thanks!
I used to have a Buescher Aristocrat tenor that actually sounded better with a French Beaugnier neck than with the Buescher neck. But yes, there's a lot of difference (also in intonation) between necks.
I have to say that it sounded REALLY good compared to the Cannon Ball necks. But that´s my ears! i am checking it out as a second neck for my Yanagisawa TW020 Bronze unlacquered. Same reason-mouthpiece size. Eastern has the same underslung octave key as my horn. Thank you as always!
I usually find the stock neck tends to be the best neck for the horn unless its damaged or defective. Also, you make it sound like a piece o cake on the outro tune!
Both necks sounds great. I have tried the neck resonanz tuning by SMG Custom Saxophon Service Germany and can say, that every neck i send blows after the tuning more freely. I think the 90 $ neck with tuning would be on the same level.
If you don't mind me asking, was it worth the price? I'm thinking of getting an Eastern Music alto sax (the Mark VI copy). I saw a video demo on it and it sounded great for the price.
@@manuelvalencia9407 eventually I had to sell it. Not sure about altos but overall with all experience I gained I’d searched for some local used sax because I had to pay customs. Also keywork is not that solid and feels plasticish. Still a good sax, better than average Chinese sax
I got an eastern music power neck, alto, underslung. The neck quality was awful. terrible qc. The tenon was soldered on crooked and the section where it says "power neck" was crooked with solder sticking out around it. I found it to be really free blowing and the sound is great, but that QC..
@@Sirvalorsax I am sure it was the 27.5 maybe.. my ebay account won't let me look. The 19m one was 28.3 I think.. anyway, both fit really well. I used a calliper to measure my original first . My 6 is from about 1969. 😀😀
Update.. just measured my mk6 original neck and it is 27.6 . I think the original Chinese neck was 27.5 . The point making no difference to the fit. The same neck way to small for my 1949 SBA .
I also found that different reed strengths gave me more favorable results, for me softer reeds responded better in the low register and really projected well with out loosing resistance. It was odd. Also the upper register seemed much more brilliant.
I like to start with stiffer reeds and play them until they loosen up. I'll usually play it for 10 to 15 minutes or on a couple of easy songs and then switch to the more comfortable ones until it starts to loosen up more of time.
Yes I have, I have some reviews on them. I still prefer cane mainly except in special cases where I'm doubling and I just don't play the instrument enough to justify the cost.
I imagine that it will be of the measure of the sermer. Another point I bought a new otto link is · # 5 which rod would you put on it, I put # 2. and another thing that is uncomfortable is to adjust the reed.
Good Sir, Very interesting...Thanks, Pretty complicated fluid dynamics happening. Assume free blowing is an inverse function of back pressure. The mpc/neck interface introduces turbulence.. How about a one piece neck and mpc? or a set? sounds expensive. That shirt instantly pissed me off but the smile is the kicker. I gotta buy one.
Hoe bout an oversized neck with the cork on the inside? tunable, yet reduces constriction. Anybody saw off a neck to reduce the length at the cork? Freer blowing? Not obvious. Rounder tone/intonation issues?
Good video! What about a video showing your setup to record? For me is difficult okay with a normal volume when the mic of iPhone get a satures sound for some tunes. I would like get a microphone, etc. But what can you recommend about it? Regards master!!
What was done to the fitting on the thin neck to make it fit? Do do you make it thicker to fit properly? Edit: ok I watched the rest of the video and got my answer
I would say they are neutral. The offer many variations of lacquer for their saxes that can lead to a darker or brighter sound but I think compared to a similar horn from a different company, they are pretty neutral. I like this quality in them because it gives me more freedom to go bright or dark as opposed to having to overcome a horn's inherent bright or dark quality. The Dark Amber Lacquer offers a type of "smooth EQ" to my ears.
You can unsolder the part of the neck that goes into the sax and make it larger or smaller or replace with a different one and just reattach it. If that makes sense
I do not know if you received the message where you buy that it serves a selmer 80 and the other if you could send me the serial number of Paquito's LP
@@Sirvalorsax Thank you thank you. But you have not told me and forgive my insistence about the neck of the saxon where you can octener. with the size of a super 80 selmer
You should do a video on pairing reeds, mouthpieces, necks, etc. with saxes. I'm sure many of us sax players would be interested in that.
This was randomly recommended to me, but I have to say man, you have a great sound.
Thanks
Your tone melting my heart!
Both necks sound great, but the $90 neck seems slightly brighter that the Cannonball neck. Not necessarily a bad thing.
Sirvalor, its a joy both to listen to you play and to hear you talk so lucidly and honestly about what we just heard. I learn so much every time. I don't know if your talent will get you a recording deal (it should!) but your range will probably get you signed to Marvel - its super-human! It would be great to hear you release some tracks on Bandcamp - I'd love to sit down and hear you play your own music.
I'll look into it. I'm trying to find some online platforms like that to get my original stuff out there. Thanks for the tip!!!
@@Sirvalorsax You should - Bob Reynolds has released stuff on there (Guitar Band), so has New Zealand player Haydon Chisholm (Orange). You can release digital albums very easily. Your's is a unique talent people should hear more of - not just horn players! Good luck. bandcamp.com
With your smooth, sophisticated technique, I think that you could use a toilet paper roll and still sound phenomenally world class. You, Sir, are a true artist!
Great idea! I might have to give that a shot!!
I always call it the neck tenon. The thing I call a neck plug is the plastic bit that plugs the neck and protects octave mechanism while in case.
And....REALLY appreciate these videos.....makes bargain shopping a low risk activity!
Thanks for watching. I didn't realize that they are essentially the same thing until I saw the repair guy pop this thing off.
I bought a neck for my Bari to accommodate a large bore Berg Larsen mouthpiece. The neck was sold by Songtielun on eBay and shipped from China. It did take 2 weeks to get here. The finish was perfect and it played very well with the Berg Larsen and a 2 1/2 reed. It was just a bit long so I trimmed about 20mm off the mouthpiece end and recorked it. No complaints and it cost $99. Even though I primarily play Bari, I enjoy your channel and I benefit from your insights. I look forward to your next video.
Thanks
Very happy with Eastern neck on my 1965 mk VI. Original neck has more complexity harmonically but eastern works great for funk, fusion . latin etc where power and very strong centered tone are needed. Straight ahead and ballads i go for the original.
It seems like that Eastern Music neck is a little more brighter than the Cannonball neck. For the price of that Eastern Music neck, that sure is a very good deal. Great video, too. Thanks!
I used to have a Buescher Aristocrat tenor that actually sounded better with a French Beaugnier neck than with the Buescher neck. But yes, there's a lot of difference (also in intonation) between necks.
I have to say that it sounded REALLY good compared to the Cannon Ball necks. But that´s my ears! i am checking it out as a second neck for my Yanagisawa TW020 Bronze unlacquered.
Same reason-mouthpiece size. Eastern has the same underslung octave key as my horn.
Thank you as always!
Thank you so much for telling us this information. I was considering doing this to my alto sax, now i know a little bit of research 👌
I usually find the stock neck tends to be the best neck for the horn unless its damaged or defective. Also, you make it sound like a piece o cake on the outro tune!
Your altissimo is effing awesome
❤️
Adriene it sounds awesome, but you always do 😎😎
See ya !!!
nice video,,,, i have settled on mouthpiece and reed/ligurature…..focusing on neck now…..VERY INFORMATIVE VID
Hey Adrien good to see you again.
Both necks sounds great. I have tried the neck resonanz tuning by SMG Custom Saxophon Service Germany and can say, that every neck i send blows after the tuning more freely. I think the 90 $ neck with tuning would be on the same level.
A, Thanks for posting this.. I always learn something new .. true and valuable ..
My pleasure!
I have custom Eastern Music m6 type sax - really nice horn!
If you don't mind me asking, was it worth the price? I'm thinking of getting an Eastern Music alto sax (the Mark VI copy). I saw a video demo on it and it sounded great for the price.
@@manuelvalencia9407 eventually I had to sell it. Not sure about altos but overall with all experience I gained I’d searched for some local used sax because I had to pay customs. Also keywork is not that solid and feels plasticish. Still a good sax, better than average Chinese sax
I got an eastern music power neck, alto, underslung. The neck quality was awful. terrible qc. The tenon was soldered on crooked and the section where it says "power neck" was crooked with solder sticking out around it.
I found it to be really free blowing and the sound is great, but that QC..
Love the "Piece of Cake" T-shirt!
😀
Ordered the shirt. Now I just need to add an “8vb” for it to be true for me. 😅
LOL
I enjoyed the impromptu merch ad(s) Perfection.
I bought 2 eastman power necks.. one for 10M and one for Mk 6 .. both excellent and cost me about $100 each .
Price included shipping to the UK
Which neck tenon size did yo get for the Mk6?
@@Sirvalorsax I am sure it was the 27.5 maybe.. my ebay account won't let me look. The 19m one was 28.3 I think.. anyway, both fit really well. I used a calliper to measure my original first . My 6 is from about 1969. 😀😀
Sorry 10M
Update.. just measured my mk6 original neck and it is 27.6 . I think the original Chinese neck was 27.5 . The point making no difference to the fit.
The same neck way to small for my 1949 SBA .
Can you share the link where you bought the tudel 90$?
I also found that different reed strengths gave me more favorable results, for me softer reeds responded better in the low register and really projected well with out loosing resistance. It was odd. Also the upper register seemed much more brilliant.
I like to start with stiffer reeds and play them until they loosen up. I'll usually play it for 10 to 15 minutes or on a couple of easy songs and then switch to the more comfortable ones until it starts to loosen up more of time.
I heard their Guardala Fatboy copy was pretty decent although they don't have them in stock right now.
I have one of that mouthpiece, excelent
I have one, needs to correct the tip rail a bit (doesn't match Vandoren reeds very well), but excellent quality!
Do you ever play synthetic reeds ? Any thought on Fibrecell ? ... great content 👍
Yes I have, I have some reviews on them. I still prefer cane mainly except in special cases where I'm doubling and I just don't play the instrument enough to justify the cost.
Adrian? Have you played on ships somewhere in the 90's? If so, we most likely played together!
I totally remember playing with you on the Zenith. Do you still have that mint condition Mark 6 alto?
For the first time if I noticed the difference in the necks. It may be that if I change the reed, the sound may change. I did not believe that
The angle that the mouthpiece enters the neck can make a big difference also.
I have some products from them, with small adjustments they are excelent
Best Sax yt Channel you Are amazing :) Btw which one Is this Eastern music neck ? Their have alot for tenor.
The one that is closest to $90 in the thumbnail
Thanks for posting this! Which eastern music neck is this?
Nice plug
Smiley Face
Dunno why you keep hitting me with them High notes i never learned how to play, but it hurts every time!
Great playing man, thanks for the video.
LOL, thanks
That 90 dollar neck sounds Great! You sound terrific no matter which set of variables you choose. I wish I had your smooth technique.
Thanks so much!
Thus, the effective devices will be sound system - microphone, amplifier & other electronic effects. If i were you,i pay this system.
I imagine that it will be of the measure of the sermer. Another point I bought a new otto link is · # 5 which rod would you put on it, I put # 2. and another thing that is uncomfortable is to adjust the reed.
Good Sir, Very interesting...Thanks, Pretty complicated fluid dynamics happening. Assume free blowing is an inverse function of back pressure.
The mpc/neck interface introduces turbulence.. How about a one piece neck and mpc? or a set? sounds expensive. That shirt instantly pissed me off but the smile is the kicker. I gotta buy one.
Hoe bout an oversized neck with the cork on the inside? tunable, yet reduces constriction. Anybody saw off a neck to reduce the length at the cork? Freer blowing? Not obvious. Rounder tone/intonation issues?
I haven't heard of this. It would be very interesting to see this though.
Any chance you'll be adding more color options for the shirt?
I'm expanding my total online presence in every way possible. Thanks for the suggestion
0I will put a synthetic cane and bere. And if I do not think about returning it, thank you what advice would you give me
Good video! What about a video showing your setup to record? For me is difficult okay with a normal volume when the mic of iPhone get a satures sound for some tunes. I would like get a microphone, etc. But what can you recommend about it? Regards master!!
I use an external $20 microphone with my android. It captures the low end of the sax and my voice very well
Can you add a link of this neck from China and what is called in eBay . Greetings from Holland . Magdi
5:35 😂
What was done to the fitting on the thin neck to make it fit? Do do you make it thicker to fit properly?
Edit: ok I watched the rest of the video and got my answer
:)
How would you describe the cannonball sound?
I would say they are neutral. The offer many variations of lacquer for their saxes that can lead to a darker or brighter sound but I think compared to a similar horn from a different company, they are pretty neutral. I like this quality in them because it gives me more freedom to go bright or dark as opposed to having to overcome a horn's inherent bright or dark quality. The Dark Amber Lacquer offers a type of "smooth EQ" to my ears.
Piece of cake😍🤣
LOL
what's the opening track? love it.
It is a saxophone arrangement around the chord changes to "This Christmas" as sung by Donny Hathaway
How is the neck holding up?
It's holding up very well. It has a nice subtone so I mostly use it for dropping the tenor down an octave or two for my recordings
How will he make the neck fit i have one from China used tape to fit sounds good. But loose.
You can unsolder the part of the neck that goes into the sax and make it larger or smaller or replace with a different one and just reattach it. If that makes sense
there is a machine that streches the metal
I do not know if you received the message where you buy that it serves a selmer 80 and the other if you could send me the serial number of Paquito's LP
The only number I can find on here is FC 40583
@@Sirvalorsax Thank you thank you. But you have not told me and forgive my insistence about the neck of the saxon where you can octener. with the size of a super 80 selmer
How's it holding up 5 months later?
Still 👍 good 5 months later
What's the link for that shirt?
Its in the scroll bar at the bottom.
@@Sirvalorsax I don't see it? Sorry, will buy if you link me lol.
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Отто Линк, а звук говённый!
doesnt look promising....lets see