This Conn 10M Tenor has undergone an extensive Uberhaul and full cosmetic restoration. In addition to a full mechanical restoration, we also repaired all key guards and fabricated a new tenon and receiver. To further enhance this tenor, we added several modifications, which include: an extended front F touch, G, side C/Bb key contacts, F#->G#/Bb […]
Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 10:04 AM As we mentioned in our last blog post about Adolphe Sax #36… We are excited to report that Adolphe Sax #36 is preparing for its first post-Uberhaul performance! In honor of the 200th birthday of Adolphe Sax and the 20th anniversary of the first North American Saxophone Alliance […]
As we mentioned in our last blog post about Adolphe Sax #36… We are excited to report that Adolphe Sax #36 is preparing for its first post-Uberhaul performance! In honor of the 200th birthday of Adolphe Sax and the 20th anniversary of the first North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) biennial conference, saxophonist Wildy Zumwalt will […]
Monday, March 17, 2014, 10:01 AM Just a preview of our ‘The Martin’ Tenor back from plating! Still Time to reserve it, choose some options and still get 10% off! Check out the progress images at MusicMedic.com.
Just a preview of our ‘The Martin’ Tenor back from plating! Still Time to reserve it, choose some options and still get 10% off! Check out the progress images at MusicMedic.com.
Curt is off to China in a few weeks, this time with his good friend and colleague Lucas Pemberton. They will be attending the 2014 Palm Expo, as well as giving clinics around the area! We will be sure to post pictures and give updates during their travels so keep an eye on the blog. If […]
This Fall, on Saturday, September 20, UNCG will once again be hosting the Carolina Saxophone Festival. The major performing artist for the day will be Greensboro native and Duke saxophone professor Susan Fancher. Curt will be bringing the entire MusicMedic.com shop – technicians, benches, tools, and even a darkroom – and will adjust and assess […]
The Sax ProShop has recently acquired a Selmer MKVI Tenor! We purchased this sax from a local gentleman, who lives only about 30 minutes away. He had only used it for a couple of years in high school, and it’s been collecting dust in a closet ever since! It was a real find! There are […]
s that time of year again for annual NAPBIRT conference. Curt and the crew are readying the booth, and this year we are excited to bring the restored Adolphe Sax #36. This was a tremendous project, and we can’t wait to share this piece of history. However, this sax is taking a mini-tour before its NAPBIRT […]
The Sax ProShop Bass main pattern is complete and looks fantastic! From Jason’s Facebook: “MusicMedic bass main pattern completed. The tools in the picture are the only thing I used.” Here are a few shots of the finished pattern:
Jason has been hard at work engraving our bass. He posted a few pictures on Facebook the other day on the process. Here’s a recap if you didn’t previously catch it: The first space, completed. Close-up of the space. You can see the guidelines in the other areas. Before the shading was done. Just so […]
A quick update to let everyone know that the Adolphe Sax #36 is now in a complete piece, and we are almost finished with key fitting. Here’s a quick snapshot of Jeff in the process of key fitting. We can’t wait to play this piece of history!
Curt and Rich are back from NAMM and they had a great time! From set up on day … …to the exciting days on the floor… there wasn’t a dull moment! Meetings and days kept them pretty busy, but they made sure to have some fun too. Catching up with all of their friends, clients […]
The NAMM show has kept Rich and Curt very busy! We got some great shots of the booth and the going ons at the show. Here’s Curt’s report on Day 1: Had a great first day! Lots of people found us in our new location by accident. We’re right next to P.Mauritius and Cannonball. Met […]
NAMM is here! Curt and Rich landed yesterday and have spent today setting! We are following all the action here and on Facebook! Don’t forget to follow us there or on Twitter for all the behind the scenes action. Here are a few shots of the set-up! It looks busy! Stay tuned for pictures of […]
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Last week was incredibly busy here at MusicMedic. The ProShop kept busy with several different projects. Our bass project is moving full steam ahead, as the guys prepped the bell and some keys for engraving to send to Jason Dumars. If you haven’t seen his work, check him out here. We are giving Jason free reign […]
Happy Holidays! Happy holidays and a successful new year from all of us at MusicMedic.com! Repairing a Split Seam At the Sax ProShop we sometimes come across saxophones with a split seam. The damage is often hidden by the bow guard or a skilfully applied patch, neither of which properly seal a split seam. […]
International Saxophone Symposium Have you heard? The Sax ProShop is going on a road trip! ALL SEVEN of the highly trained specialists from the world’s largest saxophone repair shop will attend the International Saxophone Symposium in Fairfax, Virginia on January 4-5, 2013. Yep, seven of the world’s most highly trained and specialized techs all in […]
Curt returned from China only a few days ago and he’s already packing up for another trip, this time to New Hampshire for the Keene State Woodwind Festhosted by Craig Sylvern. He can be found in the band room from 3-4pm this Saturday, November 2nd, and will talk about innovative Woodwind repair techniques. Bring your saxophones […]