This is what I love about YT. I don't pay any instruments but I love this channel. There's something satisfying about watching someone who's really good at what they do do their thing.
The more I learn about music online the angrier I get about K-12 experience and continuing obfuscations. "Music Theory" isn't a theory, it is 12 Tone Equal Temperament System. Music Staves writing and piano / organ keyboard are from and for 12 TET system. English isn't a theory, German isn't a theory, 12 TET isn't a theory. "Natural notes" is another nonsense term. Simplest frequency ratio intervals are what's used to identify recognizable tones within an octave that is a doubling or halfing of frequency from octave to octave that most music systems use. The "natural notes" system is 'just Intonation" several "natural notes" simple ratio derived notes fall close to 12 TET frequencies, that start with A4 (above C4) of keyboard set to 440 Hz by 1938 convention (Thank J.S. Bach for his promotion and insistence upon highly pragmatic 12 TET system) every key both black and white is the exact same distance apart including B to C and E to F (that have no black key between) multiply by 1.05946309436 for next higher frequency key and divide by 12th root of two for next lower frequency key. Music instruction pedagogy most significant purpose is warm chairs and sales of music related materials which is more to confused than confident students. To "learn" an instrument, do not buy one before some small proficiency with; sight reading, rhythm training, ear training (intervals). My favorite tuner app is Carltune, Clefs for sight reading, Sing Sharp is another wonderful app. Complete Rhythm Trainer, Complete Ear Trainer, Perfect Ear are also on my phone.
Amazing piece of history you get to work on there. Shame somebody butchered it in the past. Looking forward to seeing you restore it to its former glory. Thanks for sharing!
I have an 1891 Alto sax horn. I don't know much about it's history, I picked it up from a guy that had it for 40 years, but before than, who knows? Mine has two extension tubes that are used on the tuning slide to change keys. It's rare that it would still have them after all this time. I do play it, why not? It sounds great!
I gotta get one of those gadgets! I just use a blow tube and hold it under water. I had an alto sax-horn (not an Adolph though) come through here last year, and the crook joints were all leaky. I think it was from the 1870's. I am thinking the solder was not as consistent back then. Can't wait to see that cornet restored!
I play a lot of saxhorn family instruments for civil war bands. This horn looks too modern for an 1845 vintage - they were mainly using rotors back then, or some crude piston or cornopean style valving. The braces don't look right either. Most of the time they were rods curled into 'S' shapes. I'm not saying this isn't what you say it is, just that it seems out of step with horns of that vintage. They were barely out of the keyed bugle stage back then.
This is what I love about YT. I don't pay any instruments but I love this channel. There's something satisfying about watching someone who's really good at what they do do their thing.
The more I learn about music online the angrier I get about K-12 experience and continuing obfuscations. "Music Theory" isn't a theory, it is 12 Tone Equal Temperament System. Music Staves writing and piano / organ keyboard are from and for 12 TET system. English isn't a theory, German isn't a theory, 12 TET isn't a theory. "Natural notes" is another nonsense term. Simplest frequency ratio intervals are what's used to identify recognizable tones within an octave that is a doubling or halfing of frequency from octave to octave that most music systems use. The "natural notes" system is 'just Intonation" several "natural notes" simple ratio derived notes fall close to 12 TET frequencies, that start with A4 (above C4) of keyboard set to 440 Hz by 1938 convention (Thank J.S. Bach for his promotion and insistence upon highly pragmatic 12 TET system) every key both black and white is the exact same distance apart including B to C and E to F (that have no black key between) multiply by 1.05946309436 for next higher frequency key and divide by 12th root of two for next lower frequency key. Music instruction pedagogy most significant purpose is warm chairs and sales of music related materials which is more to confused than confident students. To "learn" an instrument, do not buy one before some small proficiency with; sight reading, rhythm training, ear training (intervals). My favorite tuner app is Carltune, Clefs for sight reading, Sing Sharp is another wonderful app. Complete Rhythm Trainer, Complete Ear Trainer, Perfect Ear are also on my phone.
What an amazing, cool, old horn! How exciting!
Fascinating stuff!! Couldn’t sleep and watching at 2am!!😅
Wes this is awesome it’s like watching a surgeon/mechanic at work 👍👍🎺🎷
Amazing piece of history you get to work on there. Shame somebody butchered it in the past. Looking forward to seeing you restore it to its former glory. Thanks for sharing!
I found myseld standing at attention before the screen watching this video. I always watch your videos on the big monitor screen.
I have an 1891 Alto sax horn. I don't know much about it's history, I picked it up from a guy that had it for 40 years, but before than, who knows? Mine has two extension tubes that are used on the tuning slide to change keys. It's rare that it would still have them after all this time. I do play it, why not? It sounds great!
Love old instruments especially with such a pedigree. Really looking forward to seeing how this project develops.
Thank you, Wes. This is gold, apart from the cornet, the information you are sharing is worth gold. God bless.
Inspirational! Thank you!
What a cool old horn! I'm excited to follow along in the repair process for this instrument.
You’re no technician, but more of a surgeon! Thanks for posting. Can’t wait for the next part.
I replaced some pads on my Conn "C" sax today-thank you for your tutoring and encouragement!
Love watching a master at work, this is gonna be good!
Hey Brother Lee. Could you talk about the tuning of mid 19th century horns. A=440Hz wasn't a world standard until early 20th century.
Great stuff! Bring on Part 2!
I am excited to see how this comes out!
Very cool! I never saw or heard of one of these. Great video!
Absolutely fascinating!
It's possible the long stems were a customization for a player with especially large hands or long fingers to make the play more comfortable
I gotta get one of those gadgets! I just use a blow tube and hold it under water. I had an alto sax-horn (not an Adolph though) come through here last year, and the crook joints were all leaky. I think it was from the 1870's. I am thinking the solder was not as consistent back then. Can't wait to see that cornet restored!
Know videos take time and energy but really would love to see more details and length. Thanks Wes and mizz K
Can only agree, very cool!
What a gorgeous silver instrument never seen one or heard about it really cool.
How cool is this saxhorn?!
nice project good info from you
If you ever in Pascagoula come and take a look at my old instrument.You are real good in your profession .
👍👍👍
Wow.
I'd call you an engineer :D
So not just a history instrument it's also a family history instrument
😜🤔👍👏🏻
What type of buffing/ polishing compound do you use I’m trying to clean my tuba like how you do but nothing comes close
Nice. I hope you are/were able to work your skills on this rather problem free.
why not mount that lathe where it's not wiggling like a freakout? I mean, at hard machining points of a shop.. concrete solid feet.
I play a lot of saxhorn family instruments for civil war bands. This horn looks too modern for an 1845 vintage - they were mainly using rotors back then, or some crude piston or cornopean style valving. The braces don't look right either. Most of the time they were rods curled into 'S' shapes. I'm not saying this isn't what you say it is, just that it seems out of step with horns of that vintage. They were barely out of the keyed bugle stage back then.
I know what you’re saying. Actually going to talk more about this on next video.
Hello sir, am intrested in learning how to repair,
Can i get your email?
The runout on your lathe is almost painful to watch