SAX REPAIR

1. INSTRUMENT LIGHT OVERHAUL

• Check up and all pads leaks removed;
• Reinforcement or replacement of the springs that need;
• Possible restoration opening heights of the keys;
• Restore any missing or worn corks and felts;
• Reconstruction of the neck cork;
• Eliminating mechanical noise;
• General lubrication;
• Final test.

2. COMPLETE RESTORATION OF THE INSTRUMENT

• With American Precision pads;
• With Saxgourmet pads;
• With Pisoni Pro J pads.

• Complete disassembly of the instrument;
• Cleaning and degreasing of the body and neck;
• Handle cleaning of the keys;
• General check-up and removal of dents;
• Adjusting the tension of the springs, with replacement of any of them, if in poor condition (replacement of all springs see paragraph below);
• Replacing all pads;
• Reassembly keys and elimination of any play between the pivot;
• Elimination of noise;
• Setting of all pads to eliminate any leak ;
• Replacement felts and cork for the heights of the keys;
• Final test with any additional adjustments.

FULL SPRING REPLACEMENT

Types of springs to choose from:

• Traditional spring blue steel needle;
• White Springs Yamaha type;
• Norton springs, with screw system for Buescher saxophones.

OTHER TYPES OF WORK

• Removing dents;
• Flattening holes;
• Reconstructions damaged or missing parts;
• Realization of improving modifications of the instrument.

RESONATORS:

• Selmer SA80 Model (Domed metal resonator);

• Selmer Serie III Model (Seamless domed metal resonator);

• Selmer Mark VI Model (plastic resonator);

• Vintage Model (Flat metal resonator);

• Noyek resonator (silver or gold).