1917 H N White King Baritone Saxophone Restoration, Part 3

The final video in this series. In this installment we solder up a new key guard, level the tone holes, install the pads and regulate the action.
It plays great and it's a nice addition to my sax collection.

[@rustynutz4493]

Very usefull common sense restoration tips, tricks & procedures for the D I Yer without having to invest in thousands of dollar$ of equipment in a three part no nonsense tutorial... Great Job !

[@HackaweekTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@EmilysElectricOddities]

I have no musical talents whatsoever, but watching you repair this has made me want a saxophone to play with.

[@DeanSegovis]

It's a beautiful bunch of mechanisms. Things have to work in unison. I really enjoy restoring them. Nice that you are inspired. :)

[@HappyJ]

Watching this brings back many memories when I used to be a machinist at King Musical Instruments in the mid 70s, prior to starting my apprenticeship in Tool & Die.

[@bobwright2692]

more passion shown in the restoration of this sax many thanks Bob Portsmouth uk

[@davidclaro152]

I’m sure Adolph Sax would be proud. Congratulations!

[@Trizzo._.editzzz]

watching this three part series is making me want to clean up this very old conn sprano saxophone

[@HackaweekTV]

Do it! :)

[@rodofiron5957]

Reply appreciated these videos. Considering an old sax to tinker with.

[@HackaweekTV]

Do it!

[@rodofiron5957]

Thanks again for these videos. I think I’m getting a sax in a few days, very similar to yours. Your explanations and coverage of your efforts is really great. Most especially the tone hole leveling and NON sax specific (but outstanding “make do” tools to solve problems. The sax I’m about to purchase has its problems, imperfect to say the least. But, your video has inspired me to try it. Mapp gas! Good idea. Tiks (?) eutetic? Curiosity abounds. Shellac! how truly brilliant: the adhesive that is willing to have a bit of heat and then will sit down and stay put. Unreal. Never would have guessed that one. Are you a radio amateur? Would love to have an HF conversation someday if you are. Best regards!!

[@henrirobertverret7756]

The interior bell gold plating and bow decoration indicates that the horn maybe a stenciled horn manufactured by the Buescher Company.

[@kennethellison9713]

What a great series. I have always done my own repair work on my saxes, but nothing as major as what you have taken on. I really like that you are learning to play a new instrument. It keeps the mind active! Since you closed the video by saying that you have been guided by others to blow differently, please let me offer you a bit of technique advice. Your left hand is out of place and will impede your progress. Lower your wrist so that the little finger is always in position to operate the G#, C#, B and Bb spatula keys. The hands should grip the saxophone naturally, almost as if lightly holding a baseball bat directly in front of your body.

[@HackaweekTV]

Thanks! I'll try your hand position suggestion. : )

[@saxluism]

Wow, I love your work!

[@doyz24]

Hey there, thanks for the cool video. A friend of mine borrow me the exact same baritone model (really cool tone and playing). I'm trying to figure out how to clean it since the neck cannot be unmounted. Any idea?

[@scrunchymacscruff1244]

I give your documentary an A+! (which is more than my instructor paid me for mine) I like your improvisatory repairs approach..I want to bea saxophone mechanic when I grow up! the carpenter gauge operartion recalls the animation technique of Alexiev's pin-board. Thanks for the fascinating look into your world. crisinbigbear(california) ps: don't skin the cats

[@gorgon9786]

The most fun,.. And sexiest instrument!! Great videos, Dino! .. 🙂

[@tyhuffman5447]

Excellent work, always inspiring. Keep it up. First comment and like and share!

[@francistaylor5097]

I've loved this series! Amazing work, sir. Do you have a good tip for polishing, or at least removing exterior blemishes, from a vintage horn? Mine's a Holton 241.

[@HackaweekTV]

Hagerty 100 metal polish is good. Light pressure with a soft polishing cloth.

[@wickedmessenger1]

I'm curious as to why you didn't polish the silver to a shine. Would that have been impossible? You got it tarnish free but I was waiting for you to shine it up, but it never happened.

[@HackaweekTV]

Well, it takes hours of work and it eventually goes back to dull looking. I kind of like a natural patina on it. It shows it's age and I'm OK with that. :)

[@timothybutler7669]

You are amazing tech.

[@javierquesada798]

in the low notes it has B and Bb. Thank you?

[@willianlagares4843]

master wath is the name of this silver solder you used?

[@javierquesada798]

teacher did they give some dents are they left or not?

[@javierquesada798]

teacher congratulations your work is very good. be careful with the computer torch hahaha but all see where are you. in florida? thank you health

[@chunt548]

Can you still find cases for instruments like this?

[@javierquesada798]

teacher what kind of heat do you gas or what? Thank you

[@MrRbuxton]

It is the G key that opens body key

[@dds3865]

You are the best

[@jonathanc6144]

How much would a restoration like this cost?

[@HackaweekTV]

I'd guess around $1200-$1500

[@frankwankerl7021]

It is necessary to shellack the pads? Would it be reasonable to just use some kind of bonding cement?

[@HackaweekTV]

The shellac allows heating and repositioning so you can make sure the pads seal well.

[@johnnuttall6112]

love your stuff do you still have the papers re the cb 750 ? as house of honda has closed

[@HackaweekTV]

No I sold them with the bike.

[@johnnuttall6112]

@@HackaweekTV ok thanks but now i want a saxophone lol

[@loyeantleyjr.8646]

🥰😎🥰

[@DouglasHampton]

No resonators on the pads?

[@HackaweekTV]

Never had them originally. Wanted to stay with the vintage tone.

[@javierquesada798]

teacher where do i buy that tool?

[@richardcasey7521]

Surprised you chose to not use any resonators.

[@HackaweekTV]

I went with the original setup. I like it.

[@大千-p9x]

匠人精神👍🏻

[@MrRbuxton]

More practice, but it will come more practice.

[@JiveDadson]

Breathe in with both your chest and your diaphragm! One is not enough without the other. Play notes using the chest first. Do not raise your shoulders.

[@javierquesada798]

I know you don't have a serious A

[@samloos3531]

What happened to the sacrificial tenor that made it a spare parts sax?

[@HackaweekTV]

I just got it that way for free from someone cleaning out their attic. All broken and busted. Don't know it's history.