Can you hear the difference between these saxophone necks? | Boston Sax Shop Heritage unboxing

[@S_R1117-m7m]

I thought the BSS neck definitely sounded brighter than both necks, but you make all 3 sound so good. I also really love the way it looks on your saxophone!

[@FoolishFrankie]

Ahh thanks so much for the kind words! I love the way it looks too!

[@israelshero9125]

The difference between the BSS and the 52ST was fairly small. Definitely there, but much smaller than the difference to the JP neck. I think it does indicate that though a skilled musician can sound great on any horn, a good horn (or neck, or mouthpiece) does sound better and makes a musician's life easier.

[@FoolishFrankie]

Definitely! Never good to use gear as an excuse, but it absolutely can make your life easier/harder

[@MarkPeotter]

I bought the Heritage Tenor unlaquered neck. It may be only a subtle difference to the listener, but to the player, wow! I feel the air rushing through the neck easier and faster. This improves everything for me. Dynamic range, intonation, and altissimo!

[@rhrh2025]

I use an unlacquered (brass V1) neck on my silver plated Yamaha 62 lll alto. It projects extremely well.

[@rpj-sax4lyfe]

Nice review 💯 Quick trick for neck cork... Boil hot water. Dip the neck cork in the boiling water for about 5 sec. Pat it dry with a dry towel..The cork will thickin back to org size... (Do not put it in the water for more than 10 sec..u want to protect the adhesive.)

[@paulready8897]

Nice review, too bad I watched it after I ordered my alto neck. Jack seems very knowledgeable and personable. He answered my online question extremely fast , so I ordered the neck. I have a student model Prelude by Selmer alto sax.

[@coltranius]

Over my iPhone speakers, and not being able to feel what you feel, JP sounds stuffy, BSS a little brighter and louder, so I assume free blowing, and 52ST sounds like you’re more comfortable. There we run into the real challenge: how to test quality vs familiarity? Great video. Hope I get to try a heritage out on my MK VI tenor one day.

[@FoolishFrankie]

True!! Thanks so much man you definitely should!

[@MarkPeotter]

At 6:14, you mentioned the angle is different. According to the BSS website, this is one the most important features of their neck. Opening the angle equals opening up the sound, or words to that effect. As an ambassador, I thought you would already know this?

[@FoolishFrankie]

Yes I knew it mentioned that on the website, but physically feeling it is an entirely different thing

[@MarkPeotter]

@@FoolishFrankie I just ordered a Heritage Brass Neck for Tenor from BSS. Looking forward to it!

[@bigsnozitaliano9494]

I’m sure the heritage neck doesn’t make too big of a difference for modern horns, but you gotta try it on a vintage horn if you get the chance. It’s a pretty awesome experience.

[@FoolishFrankie]

I’ve heard a lot of people say that’s where it really shines!!

[@lukeserrano62]

Yes, and when you get yourself a vintage horn you’ll already have a great BSS neck to match with it. Having said that I think this improves your overall sound and projection hugely on the Eastman sax. I’ve bought the tenor version of the Heritage neck a while ago for my SA80 and it’s a total transformation for the better. Have just ordered one for my SA80 alto and hoping for similar results! Nice video!

[@manuelvalencia9407]

They all sound very good (good mouthpiece, reed, and player (great playing)) The BSS neck really stuck out as definitely brighter. I think it's really a choice decision and the kind of music you want to play. I prefer a richer sound, but I'm also a Dave Koz fan, and if I were to play any of his pieces, then I would definitely go with the BSS neck. Great vdieo. You should do an overslung and underslung alto sax neck comparison. Thanks for your video!

[@kooky74]

The difference is awsome. I never tried another neck on my sax. Maybe I should. Remind me please, what is the title of the balad I have to learn it ❤

[@andreasgilgenberg5588]

love the 52 neck most

[@kintorey1195]

Very good unboxing and review ^_^

[@FoolishFrankie]

Thank you:)

[@HahnJames]

It's hard to tell the difference between the BSS neck and your Eastman neck on my el cheapo 8 watt computer speakers. I could hear a difference when you put on the Jean Paul neck, though. In my most humble opinion, if the difference is only marginal from what came with your sax, the outlay of that kind of money is not justified. Perhaps an upgrade of the mouthpiece would be the first place to start but, even the price of some mouthpieces can run neck and neck with a neck upgrade.

[@luishenriquevallimpupo1402]

Sou do Brasil: você toca muito bem, parabéns!!!

[@FoolishFrankie]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@HarryPotter-qo6di]

What is the green thing on the mouthpiece he is using?

[@MrZnipez]

I feel like it's more noticeable to the feel when u play it than the sound of it

[@sourpatchkid5990]

The Boston neck sounds brighter.

[@bobpremecz5429]

Listening on high quality headphones, IMHO - Save your money, nobody's gonna notice the difference. Most of the sound difference came from your lower jaw at a new position on your mouthpiece due to the different angle of the BS Shop neck.

[@TopMilk_Way]

Can anybody tell me the song name I really want to learn this song onthe alto sax

[@DocBree13]

“Take the A Train”

[@AlexIlin852]

My high notes are good but my low ones are flat. What do you think is the problem?

[@FoolishFrankie]

Air support maybe

[@goodboyringo9716]

Why would I want a green MPC ?

[@ConCon24]

what is this song i need to play it

[@FoolishFrankie]

Grass skirt chase!

[@Marjubalsax]

Gostei muito bom

[@unechaine1]

Sans problème je préfère le Eastman 52st 😃😃😃. Avec les deux autres ça ne respire pas, c'est comme si les notes étaient coupées alors qu'avec le Eastman on sent le souffle qui se déroule et résonne, qui roule jusqu'au bout.

[@josmar-ge5en]

Nice video

[@FoolishFrankie]

Hey thanks so much!! I hope you’ve been doing well😌

[@warrensledge5909]

Does the neck really make a difference?

[@FoolishFrankie]

Definitely, although mouthpiece and reed combination makes a much bigger difference in my opinion

[@marioluigijam3612]

Definitely. I could tell with the Boston when he was playing altissimo it sounded the most in-tune and less squeaky

[@sourpatchkid5990]

Hi

[@FoolishFrankie]

Hey!

[@Zhynhilo]

First.

[@FoolishFrankie]

Thanks for watching!

[@leoslov]

Wow I really care