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The saxophone is arguably the most iconic of all instruments, but with its graceful form and soulful tone it's easy to forget that it's still a machine. It's a complicated machine, too, and even a slight fault in the mechanism can affect the way it feels and plays. This innovative manual explains clearly and simply how the mechanism functions and what can be done to maintain it, as well as to improve its performance with professional set-up techniques, with few or no specialist tools. This manual is essential reading for everyone who plays the saxophone.
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Stephen Howard has been a professional repairer for over 30 years, and a player for even longer. He has an international reputation for his down-to-earth approach that cuts through the myth and jargon and gets straight to the point in an informal and engaging style.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Anyone well acquainted with Haynes vehicle manuals will know them to be great value for money - taking the reader through step-by-step instructions on everything from changing a headlight bulb, to stripping the engine out. Problem is, the clarity of instructions in the text department is not always matched by the pictures in the visuals dept. Well in this manual by Stephen Howard, you not only get very easy-to-follow instructions on how to maintain and set up your sax, you also get great high definition colour pictures to accompany the text. It's a huge leap forward in quality compared to other Haynes manuals and written in a style that's just a great informative read on its own.
If you play a sax, whether a vintage one, like mine, or a newbie, and you want to keep it in great nick and performing at its best, buy this manual without hesitation. You won't be disappointed. I've carefully followed the set-up instructions with my old Conn 10M and I've cured a number of niggly leaks - not serious - but ones I'd have otherwise lived with, between annual visits to the repair tech. The improvement in timbre of sound and ease of playing is remarkable. I don't remember it being as good as this, even after getting it back fresh from its annual service in the past. I feel like I've released its true spirit, not to mention my own! For me, the book is worth every penny for that reason alone.
If you play a sax, whether a vintage one, like mine, or a newbie, and you want to keep it in great nick and performing at its best, buy this manual without hesitation. You won't be disappointed. I've carefully followed the set-up instructions with my old Conn 10M and I've cured a number of niggly leaks - not serious - but ones I'd have otherwise lived with, between annual visits to the repair tech. The improvement in timbre of sound and ease of playing is remarkable. I don't remember it being as good as this, even after getting it back fresh from its annual service in the past. I feel like I've released its true spirit, not to mention my own! For me, the book is worth every penny for that reason alone.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you own a saxophone then this is an essential 'must have' book. The book shows you how to maintain and (more importantly) fix your saxophone when things go wrong. The book is easy to read, well laid out, and comes with a healthy dose of common sense. Whilst it does not cover saxophone restoration it does cover all of the common saxophone ailments and their remedy. Stephen Howard has a worldwide reputation in his field and this book distills the essence of his skill(s), experience, and knowledge. Owning this book will be a bit like having vehicle breakdown insurance.... most of the time you will not need it - but when you do it's priceless. Worth every penny. Buy it.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a new member of the woodwind playing I think I will leave the stripping and fixing to the pro. But it helps me to understand how it works. The illustration are fantastic and it has ease of reading, easy to follow.
An all round great book full of tips and tricks for old and new sax players.
An all round great book full of tips and tricks for old and new sax players.
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