Wednesday, September 3, 2014

What To Look For In A Custom Saxophone Maker

By Marlene Blevins


If you are looking for a custom built saxophone there are some things you should consider when choosing a company. A good custom saxophone company should have plenty of yeas of researching acoustics and listen to years of feedback from professional musicians. You can find many instrument manufacturers with custom built saxophones for sale.

Any saxophone need to be made to high quality standards. Buying a custom built sax will ensure that the instrument is made to the highest mechanical standards with precise acoustic refinement. A good custom made sax will play beautiful and sound wonderful through the life of the instrument. Many sax players prefer to have a custom made saxophone instead of one of the established brands. This is because the instruments playability and sound can be tailored to the musicians needs.

The mouthpiece, ligature (the device that keeps the reed in place) and the neck are the most important parts of a saxophone. A mouthpiece should be able to produce a wide variety of tones and give the saxophone a wide dynamic range. A good mouthpiece will also make the instrument easier to play at all registers. It should also have an immediate response and stay in tune at all times with all types of embouchures.

The ligature is the device that holds the reed. A springy ligature will enhance the natural vibration of the reed without any dampening effect. It will dramatically improvement the instruments timbre, response and intonation enabling the saxophonist to create the sound desired for an emotional effect.

The neck of a saxophone is the heart and sole of the instrument and is responsible for all of its sound characteristics. A high quality neck should have excellent pitch definition, evenness throughout all registers, immediate response and provide the saxophone with a rich, resonant tone.

A good custom sax maker will have expertise in saxophone acoustics, as well as psycho-acoustics so they can help musicians to find their true saxophone sound. They should offer plenty of consultation time that consists of a question and answer session and let their customers play some scales and intervals in order to make mechanical and acoustical recommendations before they make the perfect saxophone.

A good quality case is an essential requirement for any saxophone and a custom saxophone maker should provide your saxophone in a case that is designed specifically for your sax. A saxophone can become damaged if it is not 100% secure inside the case, as it will move around inside the case causing wear and tear. The case should be made to high quality standards using high quality materials so it will last as long as the saxophone.

For most professional saxophone players owning a custom made saxophone is incredibly rewarding and they are a joy to play. This is because they have been designed according to the musicians specific style of playing. A high quality custom made saxophone will also last for generations and carry a lot of history. If you are a saxophonist why not consider getting a saxophone made specifically for you? You can enjoy playing an instrument that is tailored to your needs and your style of playing.




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