Garrett’s alto is in beautiful condition. In addition to our Uberhaul, Garrett opted for all of our recommended modifications, including side key contacts, F# bar adjustment screws, and the low C# Minibal Mechanism.
High E and Side C will get key contacts.
Out with the tan pads and in with the white RooPads!
Garrett has already experimented with panty hose on his neck pip to remove hissing. We’ll make this improvement permanent.
Finished side C and high E contacts. We will spot plate these before the new materials get installed.
F# to G# and Bis Bb adjustment screws.
Once these palm keys are fit, this horn will move on to Tone Holes and Pad Cups.
Once these palm keys are fit, this horn will move on to Tone Holes and Pad Cups.
Key fitting on the top stack has begun!
Checking the tone holes after leveling.
This horn is cleaning up nicely. Just a little more polishing and this will look fantastic!
Adding some TechCork to the side Bb key. We’ll add Ultra Suede, too, for some extra quiet motion.
Assembling the left hand table in preparation for dry fitting.
The new Minibal Low C# Mechanism installed. It makes this horn much quieter and smoother.
The new Minibal Low C# Mechanism installed. It makes this horn much quieter and smoother.
Pantyhose on the neck help eliminate the problematic hiss on certain notes.
