http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/ SAXOPHONE REPAIR Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:40:19 GMT fidlershorns http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8244 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8244 Next, if that does not help, check the body octave pip diameter. There's been a lot of posts on that. Or try the power pips if you are not worried about Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:22:45 GMT saxgourmet@... http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8243 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8243 I agree with Lars. The opening should be at least thirty percent of the diameter of the tone hole. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:19:52 GMT saxgourmet@... http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8242 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8242 Check the opening of the G key. It should open as much as the A and the F sharp. This is a common problem. Yes, a Saxgourmet neck will make your VI sound Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:39:56 GMT bigb_1925 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8241 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8241 Yes. I have a True Tone Bass and have struggled with this too. Join the Bass Sax Coop, there is always good advice on the site. What I have experienced is Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:31:46 GMT Lars Kirmser http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8240 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8240 Sorry for the second comment, but I wanted to point out that G is right at the point where it is at the limit of the lower octave vent; going to A will defer Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:29:50 GMT fidlershorns http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8239 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8239 First, check your F# pad opening. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:24:13 GMT fidlershorns http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8238 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8238 I went to the UPS distribution center after receving a string of crushed boxes. They are brick stacking packages as high as they can. And now that they take up Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:24:00 GMT Lars Kirmser http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8237 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8237 Again, verify key-opening. - Lars ... From: mahnkentom To: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:55 AM Subject: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:56:11 GMT mahnkentom http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8236 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8236 Hello, I have a 1970 Mark VI (new to me) with a G that just doesn't ..well, it doesn't sing. It's not as strong and clear as the G# of the F#- just sounds a Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:41:52 GMT Lars Kirmser http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8235 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8235 My first thought is that the low D# (Eb) and the low C keys may not be opening enough. (The openings should be in the 8 - 10mm range). ... From: david To: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:53:28 GMT Danny Wilson http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8234 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8234 In my humble experience it is usually an embouchure problem Danny Wilson 03 3288141 0274479550 11 foster tce Lyttelton Christchurch 8012 New Zealand Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:24:33 GMT david http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8233 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8233 My C and D always play flat despite my best efforts it has ben mentioned to me that it might be the instrument. Does anyone have experience with this being an Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:58:39 GMT Mr. Davidson http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8232 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8232 SG, I just ordered two off ebay from you.  Please send me a alto and a tenor version. My e-sax mute is hard to play unless you have little Japanese hands. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:30 GMT Rufus Acosta http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8231 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8231 Assuming everything is tight, that is, not leaking, and there is no other issue like neck fit, G# pad cracking open etc., then suspecting the spring Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:04 GMT STEVE GOODSON http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8230 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/message/8230 I am no aware of any "off the shelf" low B extensions (Oleg makes one for Bb), but a small lump of epoxy putty may provide just the leverage that is needed