A saxophone is a hardy instrument and generally requires fairly low maintenance. However, by ensuring you follow a few easy guidelines, it will undoubtably give you extra years of good service. Saxophone Maintenance Tips Once purchased, the costliest item on your saxophone is without doubt the reeds. These should each last several weeks under regular […]
Good care and maintenance of your sax can ensure a lifetime of playing enjoyment.Assembling your saxophone
This is general information; please see the user guide for your specific instrument.
AFTER PLAYING
Needed itemsHandkerchief or silk swab, cleaning cloth, cork grease, mouthpiece brush, reed guardStoring your instrumentWhen not using your instrument, keep it closed in its case to help protect it and to preventthe possibility of damage. Keep reeds stored in a reed guard to allow them to properly dryout and to avoid any chipping or cracking.Do […]
Use care when assembling the instrument! Apply cork grease to the joint of the neck before assembly. When assembling, please be careful not to put pressure on the neck or keys. How to set down a saxophone Soprano saxophones are usually laid down with the thumb rest up, and the main keys facing downward. There […]
Cleaning Inside the Body of the Saxophone Probably the most important part of general saxophone maintenance, this is a cloth attached to a piece of string with a small weight on the end. You can buy these or else make one yourself by attaching a weight to one end of a piece of string (or […]
Before you play… Wash your hands before attempting to play your Saxophone. The dirt and oil can tarnish and damage the keys and pads. Brushing your teeth or washing your mouth out will also help preserve the pads and playability. If wearing jewelry, make sure it doesn’t touch the Saxophone. Loose Jewelry can get caught […]
Proper saxophone maintenance ensures optimal performance and prevents costly repairs. This article covers everything you need to know on how to take care of your saxophone. Skip to a Section: Daily Care [Video] Daily Saxophone Maintenance Steps – Full Walkthrough Properly Storing the Saxophone Between Uses Reed Care Periodic Care Daily Saxophone Care The most […]
Most musical instruments require and benefit from regular care maintenance; look after your instrument and you’ll be rewarded with optimal response and performance each time you practise or perform. The saxophone is no exception. Carefully engineered and crafted from brass, the saxophone has an array of keys to precisely control the air moving within its […]
