Repairman's Overview: Modern Borgani Saxophones

[@bobblues1158]

Had one-pearl silver-Great sound, intonation, all the good stuff-but the pivot screws and other mechanical issues ..... my repair guys were not glad to see me coming in all the time. I loved the sound of it so much. But then i found that sometimes the sound was not right for the setting I played in, and so i have moved on to several other horns. Right now a Yanagisawa Bronze TW20 without lacquer. My repair guys love it and I find it extremely flexible æsthetically. But the Borgani is a horn everybody should experience. The sopranos have a sound that is such pure beauty- Wow; i stop now ( LOL)

[@palletcolorato]

Nice looking sax. Thanks for posting. I find the variety fascinating.

[@paulcalatayud5097]

Hi Matt, Could you explain with more details this poiny of fixing the shoulder of hinge rods and receiver? Ty for everything. Paul

[@claybutler8215]

Hi Matt, a while back you posted a video of not oiling rods and the results.... Would you possibly be able to provide a video on how to take out rods (specifically stuck rods). And this may seem too specific but would you show how to on a rod holding together the F,E,D keys without stripping the thread of the head of a screw. And if stuck what to do to get a rod to make the saxophone playable. Thank you for your time!

[@apistosig4173]

A terrific array of infornmation - thanks

[@danmcbmusic]

thanks Matt, I own one and I love it to bits. Total player's horn, and I totally support what you say about the sound. But just took to get a full service and my repair guy did find a number of odd things on the rebuild. Interesting to see this.

[@joebillstrom1052]

Would you consider posting a video explaining the anatomy of a mouthpiece?

[@larrybarker2495]

Hi Mat. I have a Jedson alto made by Rampone and Cazzani .

[@Blijdenstein]

Interesting review Matt, I also like the sound of Borgani saxes. I think you should send a link with this review to Borgani, they can learn from the weaker mechanical points you mentioned! ;-)

[@maltycultural7793]

Great overview. Have you had any experience with 1960's Borganis? Are they less quality than the modern ones?

[@tellitlikeitis-rg4ny]

hi joe i heard from a retailer these were not the best ofhorns very fragile what do you think

[@larrybarker2495]

it's number is 3116. I played in in the 1970s. it needs to be re-padded. Is it worth doing or should I trash it?

[@Cantbuyathrill]

Spring-loaded receivers are a dumb stroke of genius. I found out the hard way when I bought a Super-80 tenor some 30 years ago. Spring-loaded receivers make the much dreaded vertical play/give in saxophonne keys a problem from day one of your purchase. Sometimes it is better to leave the tried&true well-enough alone.

[@gilsontopfstedt3554]

which Borgani Modell is this one? R1 or what?

[@MenesesInc]

Hi Matt, off topic question. Noticed your wedding band. Is that solid brass? Could you share where you got it. Thanks...

[@StohrerMusic]

Funny you'd notice! I turned it on my lathe.

[@ice-iu3vv]

6:22 "i made a reamer but actually i wore it out". cue beavis and butthead laughing.

[@TonyAguirreJazz]

7 min in, no Borgani for me.Why not simply buy a Conn 10M

[@benhostetler268]

Variability is a problem and for the cost of owning one they just aren’t worth it.

[@marike1100]

All saxophones cost the player money to own. As a player variability from one sax to the next is of zero concern if the Borgani you own plays great. I played a Jubilee alto, the model before the newest, and it had a huge, beautiful sound. I’d love one and I have a top of the line Yanagisawa.

[@benhostetler268]

@@marike1100 we’re not talking about a small variation. Plus these are priced in an extremely high range with the likes of great vintage horns and the elite Yanagisawa lineup. With a Yanagisawa your getting every penny’s worth in craftsmanship and value while a borgani let’s face it has major issues in comparison.