Thanks for your comment, but I think you are missing the intent. This method is described for professionals and shows a real-world method for adjusting the sax. Pad coverage would have been addressed before the key-to-key adjustments shown (I didn't take the time to explain this to the non-technician). The "shimming" and reseating of pads (as you outline) to affect adjustment is not appropriate. Shimming (rarely done), and reseating pads is to alter pad coverage, not key to key adjustment.
Good info! My only suggestion is I wished the focus on this video were better, especially for this type of video. I've watched a few of Matt Stohrer vids and they all have very good focus.
Hello. I have a Yanagisawa T991. The low B voices a B flat. The B flat key works fine. Anything I can check?I live 2.5 hours away from the nearest repairman.
Hello JL Smith Ruben Gutierrez here from Brooklyn Brass & Reed, Interesting video. I am thinking about ordering your tool. Just one question. Seems like when using this tool it might be possible to accidentally bend the hinge tubing or hinge rod since you are kind of prying off of it. Any thoughts on that? Thanks
I wonder if it serves only to make the settings of the left and right hands or if it has more functions ... In your video can not understand how it works , there are some other video to your vc make this adjustment ? thank you so much
I have no other video to show the tool's use. It does have other functions but the left and right hand stack sections are the main purpose. It is hard to show repair technique in 2D video format but it's the best we have unless you were sitting at the bench with me.
Hey Mr.Jl i have an alto sax from etude its been great but a week ago i couldnt play the low D or any octaves I know its not my reeds but another thing is two of the springs popped out but I put them back. Any clue that can help??
Rather than bend the mechanism you should re-seat and shim the pads as necessary. The other bad thing is that to bend one part you are levering against another and risking damage there. Do a proper job, assemble the stack and see where the problems are. Strip it, shim and re-seat the pads and you won't need to mangle your horn because you did a bad job fitting the pads. Jeez!
Just so simple, but effective! Thanks, I will go let me build that tool! Thank you for this video! Kind regards Henry
Thanks for the kind remark Henry. Cheers!
Fantastic !!! Really a grat tools. I could try to make one for adjustment of my saxophones.
What are the measure?
thank you for all the good information and the good savings we do. what is the use of pad over the bf flat key and the b key
Thanks, You made a very useful tool.
Thanks LeRoy. Enjoy!
Thank you very much! Your video helped me a lot. Where to find those tools?Thanks
i own it for a few years now, and the tool is great!!
thanks!
Thanks for the kind mention Bertjan!
Thanks for your comment, but I think you are missing the intent. This method is described for professionals and shows a real-world method for adjusting the sax. Pad coverage would have been addressed before the key-to-key adjustments shown (I didn't take the time to explain this to the non-technician). The "shimming" and reseating of pads (as you outline) to affect adjustment is not appropriate. Shimming (rarely done), and reseating pads is to alter pad coverage, not key to key adjustment.
Nice Where are you located?
Good info! My only suggestion is I wished the focus on this video were better, especially for this type of video. I've watched a few of Matt Stohrer vids and they all have very good focus.
where can I find or purchase the adjustment tool?
Hi. How to amend D palm key to make it less protruded? I have a small hand is struggling to avoid it and maintain a correct nanda positioning.
Hello. I have a Yanagisawa T991. The low B voices a B flat. The B flat key works fine. Anything I can check?I live 2.5 hours away from the nearest repairman.
Where can I get the saxophone aperture adjustment lever?
Nice Tool 👍
Thanks brother
I learned a lot! Thanks!
My Middle C is out of tune. It sounds the same as the C#. Please how can I fix it?
Perfeito. Obrigado pelas informações
Hello JL Smith Ruben Gutierrez here from Brooklyn Brass & Reed, Interesting video. I am thinking about ordering your tool. Just one question. Seems like when using this tool it might be possible to accidentally bend the hinge tubing or hinge rod since you are kind of prying off of it. Any thoughts on that? Thanks
Hi Ruben, good question. This is not a problem at all. Of course judgment is called for (as with any tool). Cheers, Jeff.
In what way can you
Thank you 😎
Gostei da loja e do seu trabalho. Parabéns!
That is very kind. Thank you so much!
your video is priceless.thank you very much and i will visit your sites
Where can I buy the Key adjustment tools in any online shopping website????
I think my lowC has sound leak is that also use for it?
There are a number of things which may manifest on the low C. Without examining the instrument I can't adequately answer.
jlsmithco ummm im from phil. Do you have messenger acc for me to send pics
My new soprano has its G# key opened. How do I keep it closed? Any help please??
thanxx for you i learn too much from you but i have a problem in (d) in sax not close well ..................what should i do ??
Hi Arnst. It depends on what is wrong. There’s no one answer for every instrument. Best wishes.
Hello .. is it possible to by this tool? Thanks!
Yes, we sell it on our website. www.jlsmithco.com/saxophone-tools/jls-sax-key-adjusting-lever Thanks for watching!
Excelente vídeo.
I'm glad it's helpful. Thanks so much for watching.
How can I get all kinds of tools for this profession?
my alto lower keys does not play well without pressing hard on the keys/pearls in order to close the cups without any leaks does it need adjustments
Great question. Yes it certainly needs adjustment of either the pads themselves or key to key adjustments.
Cork on regulation arm or bar Yamaha have adjusting screws.If you feel play you need new cork.
thanks for showing. could you zooming in closer next time ?
Where do I buy this?
Never mind I found your website I just bought it thank you
THANKS A LOT MR SMITH!!!
Hola, podéis traducir los vídeos en español?
No tenemos la capacidad de traducir en este momento. ¿Las transcripciones de TH-cam o los subtítulos generados automáticamente se traducen para usted?
Okk, gracias 👏
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good night , I got this tool, but I doubt even watching the video.
Would another video ?
Thanks for buying the tool. How can I help? What questions do you have?
I wonder if it serves only to make the settings of the left and right hands or if it has more functions ... In your video can not understand how it works , there are some other video to your vc make this adjustment ?
thank you so much
I have no other video to show the tool's use. It does have other functions but the left and right hand stack sections are the main purpose. It is hard to show repair technique in 2D video format but it's the best we have unless you were sitting at the bench with me.
jlsmithco
I did, anyway thank you very much , I am very happy with the tool
Marcos Santiago Lagos
Hey Mr.Jl i have an alto sax from etude its been great but a week ago i couldnt play the low D or any octaves I know its not my reeds but another thing is two of the springs popped out but I put them back. Any clue that can help??
very good thank you
GOOD,BUENO MR,SMITH.
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Sax repair asmr
What about the G# kry....@!!!
It would be good to see an actual example of "Over or Under Adjusted" If I knew what you mean I would probably try your tool!
Sir
Please post key adjustment of Soprano Sax b/c I am facing problem of keys G# & low keys like F,E & D sound is not coming.
Rather than bend the mechanism you should re-seat and shim the pads as necessary.
The other bad thing is that to bend one part you are levering against another and risking damage there.
Do a proper job, assemble the stack and see where the problems are.
Strip it, shim and re-seat the pads and you won't need to mangle your horn because you did a bad job fitting the pads.
Jeez!