At Harbor Winds,saxophone dent removal, besides traditional
methods, now incorporates Magnetic Dent Removal Technology.
methods, now incorporates Magnetic Dent Removal Technology.
Now Featuring Kangaroo Sax Pads that Don't Stick : :
Kangaroo pads are the latest and truly the greatest innovation in Sax pads. These tan Kangaroo leather
pads simply don’t stick! Imagine not worrying if your G# will give you problems any more. What a relief. Not
only do these pads not stick, they also reduce pad noise. They’re very quiet while playing. Because of the
specific characteristics of the kangaroo leather, these pads are much stronger and more durable than
conventional pads.
Kangaroo pads are really catching on. More and more players every day are seeing the benefit in having us
install them in their sax.
Sax overhaul prices installed with our Prestini tanned (they look like conventional sax pads )or Sax Gourmet
Black Kangaroo pads $950.00
Don’t struggle with sticky pads for one more gig. Contact us today to get these fantastic pads in your horn.
Please note these are a special order item, not normally stocked. Allow 6-8 weeks for repair.
Kangaroo pads are the latest and truly the greatest innovation in Sax pads. These tan Kangaroo leather
pads simply don’t stick! Imagine not worrying if your G# will give you problems any more. What a relief. Not
only do these pads not stick, they also reduce pad noise. They’re very quiet while playing. Because of the
specific characteristics of the kangaroo leather, these pads are much stronger and more durable than
conventional pads.
Kangaroo pads are really catching on. More and more players every day are seeing the benefit in having us
install them in their sax.
Sax overhaul prices installed with our Prestini tanned (they look like conventional sax pads )or Sax Gourmet
Black Kangaroo pads $950.00
Don’t struggle with sticky pads for one more gig. Contact us today to get these fantastic pads in your horn.
Please note these are a special order item, not normally stocked. Allow 6-8 weeks for repair.
| Harbor Winds recommends Yamaha Saxophones and is an authorized Yamaha parts vendor. |
Repair and restoration of all brand saxophones. Selmer
Mark VI and Yamaha are our specialty. Soprano Alto
Tenor and Baritone saxophones expertly repaired by
Harbor Winds.
Mark VI and Yamaha are our specialty. Soprano Alto
Tenor and Baritone saxophones expertly repaired by
Harbor Winds.
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Recent Customer Comment:
It has become clearly evident that there are many people who “believe” they can repair
instruments but only a true few who actually “can”. Steve is one of these rare finds. Whether
he is completely dissecting an instrument and rebuilding it from scratch or coming to the
rescue of a player on a Friday evening 90 minutes before a performance, his diligence,
knowledge, passion and attention to detail are what make me a returning customer over and
over again. Having experienced both situations referenced above, I can attest to Steve’s
superior ability to diagnose, assess and repair a problem, many of which are sometimes so
small and minute that a simple adjustment puts the horn back into perfect working order if
not better. Steve has worked on all of my horns, from flute, all the way through to Bari sax,
and all clarinets and saxophones in between. You will be hard-pressed to find another repair
person who because he is a player himself can understand all the nuances of each family of
instruments whether they are mainstream brands and models or more obscure and translate
that into a terrific repair. Ultimately, there are many choices out there for a person to take
their woodwind instruments to, however, should you choose Steve, I guarantee you will be
wonderfully happy with the quality of work you receive, whether it is a large scale overhaul or
a smaller regulation or adjustment.
James Dorney
Long Island Musician
Musical Director, Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts
It has become clearly evident that there are many people who “believe” they can repair
instruments but only a true few who actually “can”. Steve is one of these rare finds. Whether
he is completely dissecting an instrument and rebuilding it from scratch or coming to the
rescue of a player on a Friday evening 90 minutes before a performance, his diligence,
knowledge, passion and attention to detail are what make me a returning customer over and
over again. Having experienced both situations referenced above, I can attest to Steve’s
superior ability to diagnose, assess and repair a problem, many of which are sometimes so
small and minute that a simple adjustment puts the horn back into perfect working order if
not better. Steve has worked on all of my horns, from flute, all the way through to Bari sax,
and all clarinets and saxophones in between. You will be hard-pressed to find another repair
person who because he is a player himself can understand all the nuances of each family of
instruments whether they are mainstream brands and models or more obscure and translate
that into a terrific repair. Ultimately, there are many choices out there for a person to take
their woodwind instruments to, however, should you choose Steve, I guarantee you will be
wonderfully happy with the quality of work you receive, whether it is a large scale overhaul or
a smaller regulation or adjustment.
James Dorney
Long Island Musician
Musical Director, Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts
Basic overhaul process
- Disassembly and careful cleaning of the instrument with mild detergent.
- Body is checked for proper alignment and straightened if necessary.
- Minor dent work.
- All keys are swedged to remove lateral play.
- Excessive wear removed from post to hinge rod.
- Pads cups checked on jeweler's anvil for flatness.
- Tone holes addressed.
- Refit tenon and receiver.
- All new pads (your choice of pad type and resonator type)
- Key corks, felts and neck cork installed (premium cork and felt used for key
regulation and silencing). - Springs replaced as needed
- Meticulously regulated to customers specifications
- Wiped down, oiled and play tested.
- Contact Harbor Winds for pricing
- Overhaul is guaranteed for 2 years, see repair policy for details.