I have been playing tenor saxophone for more than 30 years in a band. I have a Yamaha YTS-62 "Purple Logo" tenor saxophone year 1990.
Yamaha YTS-62 "Purple Logo" tenor saxophone
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As you know, saxophone needs periodical service and I have learned to make it. These are my tools and materials.
Butane torch for shellac heating
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Push-down petrol dispenser is handy
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Spring hook
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Pipe cleaners for hinge tube cleaning
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Replacement pads
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Shellac for pad fixing. I melted flakes to sticks.
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Anodized aluminum block for shellac smoothing on pads
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Pliers, screwdrivers and other common tools |
Tweezers, brush and cotton swabs
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Key oil for moving parts lubrication |
Sharp spike for pad holding |
Pad leveling rings |
Leak light strip |
Cork assortments
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Carpet and surgeaon's knife |
Contact adhesive for corks
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Cork grease for neck cork |
| You may also need the following - Measuring caliper - Dish wash liquid for cleaning of the body and other lacquered parts - Felt material for specific places - Special parallel pliers for positioning key cups can be helpful - If any spring has broken, spare spring and spring removal/install pliers might be needed - Vinegar or citric acid to clean mouthpiece Back to other projects |