Adolphe Saxhorn Part 1- band instrument repair- Wes Lee Music

Starting a new series about an Adolphe Sax made Saxhorn built in/around 1855. What an honor to preserve this.
First episode deals with history, leaks and piston repairs.
Thanks for watching.

[@LtKernelPanic]

This is what I love about YT. I don't pay any instruments but I love this channel. There's something satisfying about watching someone who's really good at what they do do their thing.

[@tjsogmc]

I have an 1891 Alto sax horn. I don't know much about it's history, I picked it up from a guy that had it for 40 years, but before than, who knows? Mine has two extension tubes that are used on the tuning slide to change keys. It's rare that it would still have them after all this time. I do play it, why not? It sounds great!

[@tomhohum4275]

Fascinating stuff!! Couldn’t sleep and watching at 2am!!😅

[@BenDover-wn4dc]

I have a cornet that looks very similar to this but the brand is Gautrot Brevet

[@scottm2828]

Neat video. Never heard of a saxhorn. Cool to learn the history

[@wallyschmidt77]

What an amazing, cool, old horn! How exciting!

[@johndavies5184]

Love old instruments especially with such a pedigree. Really looking forward to seeing how this project develops.

[@richardhole8429]

I found myseld standing at attention before the screen watching this video. I always watch your videos on the big monitor screen.

[@keithschwartz7318]

You’re no technician, but more of a surgeon! Thanks for posting. Can’t wait for the next part.

[@jackhans4510]

Thank you, Wes. This is gold, apart from the cornet, the information you are sharing is worth gold. God bless.

[@sgsax]

Amazing piece of history you get to work on there. Shame somebody butchered it in the past. Looking forward to seeing you restore it to its former glory. Thanks for sharing!

[@Jasonj___8]

Wes this is awesome it’s like watching a surgeon/mechanic at work 👍👍🎺🎷

[@geraldschrader8511]

What a cool old horn! I'm excited to follow along in the repair process for this instrument.

[@57Banjoman]

I replaced some pads on my Conn "C" sax today-thank you for your tutoring and encouragement!

[@davidlj53]

Love watching a master at work, this is gonna be good!

[@backpacker3421]

It's possible the long stems were a customization for a player with especially large hands or long fingers to make the play more comfortable

[@jstep4146]

I gotta get one of those gadgets! I just use a blow tube and hold it under water. I had an alto sax-horn (not an Adolph though) come through here last year, and the crook joints were all leaky. I think it was from the 1870's. I am thinking the solder was not as consistent back then. Can't wait to see that cornet restored!

[@AM-pl2pt]

Absolutely fascinating!

[@w2tty]

Very cool! I never saw or heard of one of these. Great video!

[@pinchepescado40]

Know videos take time and energy but really would love to see more details and length. Thanks Wes and mizz K

[@Bob1Mack]

I am excited to see how this comes out!

[@alfabsc]

Hey Brother Lee. Could you talk about the tuning of mid 19th century horns. A=440Hz wasn't a world standard until early 20th century.

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

Great stuff! Bring on Part 2!

[@muramusan]

What a gorgeous silver instrument never seen one or heard about it really cool.

[@eliezertapia9216]

If you ever in Pascagoula come and take a look at my old instrument.You are real good in your profession .

[@keithgloyns9814]

nice project good info from you

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

Can only agree, very cool!

[@williemacon30]

So not just a history instrument it's also a family history instrument

[@phooesnax]

Wow.

[@lawrencetate5026]

How cool is this saxhorn?!

[@ms-mac521]

👍👍👍

[@ohhpaul7364]

Nice. I hope you are/were able to work your skills on this rather problem free.

[@johnroberts3496]

What type of buffing/ polishing compound do you use I’m trying to clean my tuba like how you do but nothing comes close

[@mbadley658]

I play a lot of saxhorn family instruments for civil war bands. This horn looks too modern for an 1845 vintage - they were mainly using rotors back then, or some crude piston or cornopean style valving. The braces don't look right either. Most of the time they were rods curled into 'S' shapes. I'm not saying this isn't what you say it is, just that it seems out of step with horns of that vintage. They were barely out of the keyed bugle stage back then.

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

I know what you’re saying. Actually going to talk more about this on next video.

[@mikerichards6311]

😜🤔👍👏🏻

[@Mosemusic1]

Hello sir, am intrested in learning how to repair, Can i get your email?

[@Hyratel]

The runout on your lathe is almost painful to watch