REPLACING SAXOPHONE NECK CORKS

Renown woodwind technician, J.L. Smith, demonstrates the proper techniques for achieving professional results when replacing or adjusting the fit on saxophone neck corks.

[@67CURTISluciene]

Great video, although I do not have the courage to do this myself, it's good to be informed.

[@sleeptil3]

It’s fun. Do it! The good thing is there’s really no way to permanently hurt anything and you can always just take it to a repair tech to finish if you can’t get it. (as long as you tape off the neck to avoid any scratches on the neck). I just finished mine based off of this video and it went great! Took two tries because I ended up chipping some of the cork off on the first round when I was folding it right now, but the next time I just eat at the corner of a little bit and it went great.

[@sleeptil3]

Thanks! This was great. Just did my first cork replacement and it turned out beautiful! Only took two tries! Wish I could share pics on here!

[@markklinefelter9263]

Great video. Using your technique, valentino cork and your adhesive I successfully replaced the neck cork on my alto sax! Looks great. My Jody Jazz metal mouthpiece is now happy again!

[@stephenlo5142]

Clear instructions explained with reasons. It is very helpful.

[@ulyfpv7678]

Amazing video! One of the best videos I’ve seen with amazing background music.

[@jlsmithco]

We thank Project Trio for the great music. Thanks for watching!

[@Madjed2024]

I wish you had links to the self adhesive cork sheets, the air heater and the glue

[@83226505]

Wow, simply outstanding. Thankyou.

[@joycopeland7287]

Great video! Very helpful!!

[@KadrianThomas]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@texashazzard7606]

Cool I think I can do this I took my sax I to a music store to get the cork fixed and they wanted to charge me $700 to replace the pads and everything else but all I want is the cork fixed

[@RoadMiles]

Please tell us about the adhesive or the cement details to fix the cork with neck

[@DavideMarzola431]

Thanks for this very instructive video. I ask you, what thickness of cork sheet do you recommend for the neck of a soprano sax?

[@evantaylor113]

probably too late but you can just sand down the cork with some fine sand paper. I usually start with somewhere between 120-220 and finish with 300-400 grit paper.

[@DavideMarzola431]

@@evantaylor113 Ok, thanks a lot !!!

[@dulex87]

Hello there Jeff, That's a great video(tutorial), but there is a thing that bothers me a bit. There are few offers on Cork plate layer like 1.00/2/3 mm and how should I know which one to use for my tenor? Thanks in advance

[@Vivek-tk3er]

Valentino is solid

[@jasonleher5469]

Thanks so much for the great video. What do you use to thin your contact cement?

[@jlsmithco]

Good question. I use the Barge contact cement thinner.

[@veroniquejaunatre4848]

Jason Leher j

[@daddycavefish]

hi considerin this option , and went for it , first time did it without glue , like you said temporary , di it again with cement , turned out great , thanks

[@aaronsantiago6302]

Thanks! Will try later

[@aventurasdepescaconkike9062]

Exelent and profesional video. I try to put a cork on my saxophone Bud I can’t the cork is to tick the mouthpiece don’t fit on it I don’t know if I need to get especial side cork. or I don’t know.

[@marcomatabang8040]

Nice cork what kind of cork is that?

[@robkenyon2080]

Or a dozen or so elastic bands will do just as well. Better in a way, as you can make the grip as tight or slack as you need.

[@00DirectorsCut00]

Hi, great video ! I also really like that kind of gas burner . Is it handmade or can you tell me the brand/model? Thank you

[@jlsmithco]

It's one we sell. www.jlsmithco.com/general-bench-tools/portable-burner-with-angled-head

[@knightryder5292]

Amazing thanks

[@beastboyjx5417]

like how much would coast do get this done

[@jlsmithco]

Typically $15-25.00

[@EmidioTesei]

very helpful

[@sabrina8443]

Can you post a link for the tool you use to scrape of the neck cork?

[@weronikaw688]

What is ticknes of the cork you use for sax necks?1.2,1.5 or 2 mm?Thanks!

[@jlsmithco]

Typically 1.5mm (1/16"). Cheers!

[@sauloferreira3182]

Parabéns pelo dom que Deus ti deu.

[@jlsmithco]

Obrigado pelas suas palavras gentis.

[@gomesalves4208]

​@@jlsmithco ​@Isael Melo vc tem q dar dica da espessura. Fui fazer de sax soprano com cortiça 2mm. Tive s lixar uns 80% da cortiça

[@iljongkim4946]

무척 도음이 되였습니다 잘보았어요... 감사해요

[@jlsmithco]

Thank you so much!

[@reversefledro]

Does this work for Tenor Sax?

[@jlsmithco]

Yes-it sure does.

[@javierquesada798]

where find emergency cork thank you

[@jlsmithco]

Right here: www.jlsmithco.com/joint-and-neck-corks/valentino-sax-neck-cork

[@00DirectorsCut00]

Made some search .. maybe is a Blazer. Great but expansive and US market only

[@jlsmithco]

Thanks for watching.

[@StrakerStudios]

brilliant! thanks!

[@parsfreitas]

No need to use cork for this, just use the EVA which is perfect! EVA does not take humidity lasts longer, and does not deform even if the mouthpiece is directly on sax for a long period of tempo.Basta use any glue contact and pronto.Uma EVA sheet 1-1, 5 mm thick by 40cm 50cmx costs R $ 1.5 and R $ 3.00 to glue the tube! I use many years ago and is perfect !!!

[@parsfreitas]

EVA is a rubberized that is sold in sheets of different thicknesses! It is often used in school work of children, and here is found in stationery stores. We utilize a thickness of 1.5 mm. Here in Brazil to purchase a sheet of 60 cm x 40 cm for U $ 0.30 or less. EVA has the same texture and flexibility of cork and the lifetime, depending on the quality, it may be even greater than cork. With a sheet you can use to more than 50 instruments with ease. I use this material for a long time, successfully!

[@hobongsaxophone2406]

🎷🌻

[@javierquesada798]

I prefer to remove the key

[@deepaknaher1661]

Sar,gee,,saxfon,ripeyr,karane,ke,liey,smpark,kese,kare

[@johnb2857]

Please get rid of the background music. It makes it hard to listen to you. Other then that, it was a great presentation and I ended up with a job well done. Thanks

[@jlsmithco]

Thanks so much for your comment John. We'll reconsider on our next video. All the best.

[@maxwellmorris]

Background Music too loud

[@jlsmithco]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@67CURTISluciene]

you forgot to finish your sentence. I'll help you. Although I found the backgroumd music to be too loud, I did find the video to be informative and very useful. Thank you for great post. We bring something to the table. We don't take away.

[@hayleymills-barnor9012]

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