Instrument Repair Etiquette

This article is part of a series of repair articles written Rheuben Allen. Taking your instrument into a repair person is comparable to visiting a doctor. Your instrument, like your body, needs regular check-ups and telling the doctor (or repair person) any symptoms you (your instrument) may have will help with diagnosis. So, make sure …

Basic Saxophone Repair

This article is part of a series of repair articles written Rheuben Allen. Here are a few tips for basic saxophone repair. Removing the Bounce in Your Low C Key: In order to remove the bounce in the low C key of a saxophone, you must first move the spring out from under the arm …