Haynes Saxophone Manual

THE HAYNES SAXOPHONE MANUAL, by STEPHEN HOWARD

For over five years I have entrusted my precious saxophones, ancient and modern, to world renowned saxophone repairer and restorer Stephen Howard. I can honestly say that after what seems like a whole lifetime of searching for a reliable, competent, friendly and fast technician that I have found Stephen Howard.

He has now authored the Haynes Saxophone Manual (That’s right Haynes - the people who make the famous car manuals have now branched out into many other areas)

Being Stephen Howard, this is not just a quick start bodge it yourself guide, but a very thorough and easy to follow text on how to maintain, repair and service your sax. It stops short of being a text book for professional saxophone repairers, but that is exactly the point. Using this manual you will save yourself countless trips to your repairer. In my case, er, Stephen Howard, so I hope he sells a lot of copies of this book to make up for the lost revenue of my custom.

Routine Home Maintenance of Your Saxophone

Tools & Equipment

There are some basic things that any performing player should carry in his/her case, you never know when an emergency repair or adjustment might be necessary. (Usually it’s just before you go on stage or worse, just before your big solo spot).

• Small jewellers screwdrivers for loose rods and adjusting screws
• Elastic bands
• Cork ¹/₁₆"
• Contact adhesive
• Oil
• Lighter fuel
• Cigarette papers
• Stanley knife or scalpel