The new UK website is up!

Here’s the new website from our UK distributor…….there’s lots of video and information about our Saxgourmet products

http://www.musicfactoryukltd.com

Nice review of our solid silver neck.....

Before SOTW takes it down (they always remove posts that are favorable about my products.......)


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Well, I bought a Saxgourmet solid silver alto neck off Ebay for $250 and, I must declare, it is the best neck I have tried so far on my Yamaha 82Z alto.

It is hands down better than the G1 neck that came with the horn, the Series III neck and Ref 54 necks I have tried, and what is reportedly a copy of a Barone neck, which I have been using for a while.

Until now I was using the Barone copy because it had the best intonation and response, but I missed the extra focus of the G1 neck--the "Barone" neck is very spread.

Bear in mind, I haven't tried a real Barone neck on this horn--this was one of the ~$100 necks that the Ebay seller reported as having been made on the same tooling as the Barones. Based on my prior experiences with Barone necks for alto and tenor, that seems plausible, but I can't be sure. At any rate, it was always my favorite neck for the Z until now.

The Saxgourmet neck really dials everything in--great intonation, super fast response, even tone, and focus from top to bottom.

I have always been skeptical of Goodson's products and marketing style (what's with that Buck Rodgers ray-gun looking tenor neck with the metal blobs on it?) but I took a chance on this neck because I like the way it looked (I dig that underslung octave key and the silver matches my 82ZSM pretty well). I couldn't be happier that I did!
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New Necks Are In! More to come next week!

Today, we received a BIG load of necks, including our NEW Saxgourmet alto necks in solid copper (different from our previous solid copper neck, which we will continue to sell) and gold brass, and the re-designed Conn tenor neck.

The Saxgourmet alto necks are based on the neck design we used on the Voodoo Rex alto, with the addition of our exclusive Nodal Weights. They’re hand hammered and hand burnished, and have MORE engraving than any neck we have offered in the past. This is an extremely free blowing neck, with a complex sound rich in overtones and lightning fast response. The tenon size is the same as is used on most alto saxophones (24.5mm) and is extra thick for easy adjustment to fit your individual instrument. I’ll get these necks up on the www.nationofmusic.com website tomorrow, they’re on eBay right now. We've got more new neck models coming next week. Here’s some pictures:

Category Five Revisions

My designs always evolve. If we can think a way to make it better, we do so on the next production run. This is the case with the latest run of Category Five tenors. We’ve done a few things to an already fantastic horn. Among the changes are:

A speaker key on the upper stack
Significant revisions to the neck design, with addition of nodal weights
Solid silver neck is now standard
Larger feet for the upper stack keys
Low C# key guard
More hand cut engraving….I found some blank spots!

All the other innovations such as the four vent octave system and the altissimo key remain. The retail price has increased to $13,000. This shipment should clear customs in the next day or so, and is COMPLETELY sold out! We are taking orders for the next load, which should be available in early 2010.

New Saxgourmet Case

First, let me apologize for the pictures. We're FINALLY re-doing the last of the floors damaged during the flood following Hurricane Katrina!

This is the new Saxgourmet case, which will be available in alto, tenor, and baritone versions. It's a hard shell case with very high quality padding and an extra plush lining. I wanted a case with plenty of room INSIDE for accessories, and we also built in a "stash box" underneath the horn that gives plenty of room for reeds and the other essential stuff. This is a very sturdy case, and comes with a shoulder strap. They should be here in a couple of weeks (we're waiting on the factory to emblazen them with the world famous Saxgourmet logo) and we'll have them on the Nation of Music site and on our eBay store as soon as they arrive.

Saxgourmet T shirts now at Nation of Music!

The ultimate fashion accessory is now available for sale at www.nationofmusic.com
Now, you too can make an important fashion statement! Our shirts are 100% cotton and pre-shrunk, and are of the very highest quality. They're available in large and extra large (for those of you with a more muscular build) only in the color illustrated. Be sure to specify your size when ordering!

ATTENTION LADIES! Saxgourmet T shirts are covered by Title IV, Sec. 6, article (b) of the Rock and Roll Textile Protection Act of 1972 (as amended) which clearly prohibits the wearing of any type of brassiere or halter in combination with these shirts! Stay legal!

Hurri-Cane Reeds now on Nation of Music and eBay

HURRI-CANE REEDS

We worked on this product for FOUR YEARS before we were ready to bring it to market. At last, a synthetic reed which responds better than the very finest aged cane, is fully adjustable, and lasts virtually forever!
Each and every Saxgourmet Hurri-Cane reed is individually hand adjusted and finished by Steve Goodson. Available strengths are Soft, Medium, and Hard. Unlike any other synthetic reed on the market, the Saxgourmet Hurri-Cane reeds can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. No special tools are needed, just use the same techniques and equipment you use to adjust ordinary cane reeds.
The secret to the outstanding response and longevity is our unique material, available nowhere else. It is resistant to damage, will not split, and does not go dead with time. It is easily washable and is color fast so it will not stain your mouthpiece. The non-porous material will not accumulate germs and does not break down over time.
Saxgourmet Hurri-Cane reeds use our unique New Orleans cut, which gives even response and flawless intonation in every register. They are available for soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones. Please specify your choice of instrument and strength when ordering. They are available at http://www.nationofmusic.com and on our eBay store

Derek Nash demonstrates the Voodoo Rex (Charlie Watts on drums)

Voodoo Rex UK Debut!

Our spokesman and Endorsing Artist in the UK, my buddy Derek Nash, gave the new Voodoo Rex alto it’s UK debut Friday night. You might just recognize the drummer on the gig, none other than Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones! Also pictured is our European distributor (and fine saxophone player himself) Rob Birchall. We’ll have video up in a couple of days so you can hear the Voodoo Rex in a gig setting. Derek will be making the official debut of the Saxgourmet Derek Nash Model at the world Famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London next month.

New Prototype Shop Almost Complete!

As many of you know, the 1800 sq. ft. building we use for our warehouse and shop was devastated during Hurricane Katrina. It floated completely off its foundation, and all the contents were lost. At long last, after a considerable cash infusion, we’re almost done.

This building is where we will develop and build our new saxophones, mouthpieces, necks, and other products.

We had to rebuild in the original dimensions to comply with zoning regulations (we were “grandfathered in”), and we have completely rebuilt, re-plumbed, re-wired etc. etc. etc. Of course, while we were at it, we added an all new chemical room, greatly increased security, and since we were having to put a new front on the building, put in some stained glass windows and many other decorative touches. We've got a bit more fru fru to add, and hope to have this finished next week.

Permanent work benches have been installed, new shelving, and much improved lighting. You’ll notice from the picture that more of the sun decorations have been installed in keeping with our overall “maison du soleil montant” format for the rest of the property.

You’ll see in one of the pictures our contractor, Victor Gonzales, installing Tibetan prayer flags to guarantee good fortune for this venture. You'll also note that an alto, tenor, soprano, and baritone sax are used to add a decorative touch to the main building.

Saxgourmet T Shirts

These will be available in a couple of weeks at www.nationofmusic.com

A Full Line of Saxophone Accessories

In addition to manufacturing a full line of original design saxophones, we offer a complete line of accessories for the saxophonist, with more products to be introduced soon! Here's the current line up:

HAND FACED MOUTHPIECES
All our metal mouthpieces are made from bell quality brass and are hand faced at our shop in New Orleans. We offer a variety of tip openings. All come with ligature and metal cap. Contact us for a consultation on which model best suits your needs and playing style.

BLUES BLASTER TENOR: solid brass, straight baffle, big chamber, long facing, single screw ligature

FAT BOY TENOR: solid brass, cliff baffle with rollover, short facing, two screw ligature, medium chamber

FLORIDA TENOR: solid brass, compound baffle, quite bright, single screw ligature, very free blowing and loud

YELLOW MOON TENOR: solid brass, high straight baffle, blend ramp into chamber. A jazzer’s dream!

SUPER DUCK TENOR: Solid brass with a pronounced duck bill beak, high straight cliff baffle. Rock & Roll!!!

BLACK MAMBO TENOR: Hard rubber with high straight cliff baffle. Very loud and responsive

SAXGOURMET HANDMADE: our finest! Extra heavy, extra long, high baffle with a big bullet chamber, duckbill beak, no blowing resistance, solid brass with chrome plating. The ultimate in tenor mouthpieces!

HARD RUBBER ALTO: straight baffle, large chamber with small bullet, resonance ring at shank, free blowing

VOODOO CHILD ALTO: Hard rubber, high straight cliff baffle, extra large window. Very, very loud!

FAT BOY ALTO: Solid brass, high cliff baffle. Rock & Roll!

LOW RIDER BARITONE: straight baffle with rollover and cliff, long facing, big chamber, solid brass, free blowing with very rich bottom end and lots of bite

SAXGOURMET SOPRANO: solid brass, compound baffle, medium chamber, long facing, single screw ligature, very free blowing and responsive

SAXGOURMET SOPRANINO: solid brass, compound baffle, medium chamber, single screw ligature, excellent intonation and response

THREE MOUTHPIECE CASE: holds three mouthpieces (Sn,SATB) safely and securely. Hard sides and thickly padded interior. Zipper closure, carry straps


NECKS AND NECK ACCESSORIES
Our necks enable you to get the very best out of your horn. They improve intonation, even out the timbre, decrease resistance, and facilitate the altissimo. They are available to fit a wide assortment of alto and tenor saxophones. Contact us for a consultation for your horn.

SAXGOURMET TENOR: hand hammered and hand burnished; underslung octave mechanism, built in neck enhancer, nodal weights, heavily hand engraved. 27.5mm or 28.3mm tenon diameter. gold lacquer, silver plate, or copper plate available.

SAXGOURMET ALTO: hand hammered and hand burnished, underslung octave mechanism, built in neck enhancer, nodal weights, heavily hand engraved. 24.5mm tenon diameter. Gold lacquer, silver plate, or copper plate available.

SOLID SILVER ALTO: solid sterling silver, underslung octave mechanism, heavily hand engraved, rifled tenon interior. 24.5mm tenon diameter

SOLID COPPER TENOR: solid copper, underslung octave mechanism, heavily hand engraved, rifled tenon interior. 27.5mm tenon diameter

SOLID COPPER ALTO: solid copper, underslung octave mechanism, heavily hand engraved, rifled tenon interior
24.5mm tenon diameter.

ALTO NECK ENHANCER: solid brass, evens timbre, improves intonation, eases altissimo

TENOR NECK ENHANCER: solid brass, evens timbre, improves intonation, eases altissimo

TENOR NECK AND MOUTHPIECE CASE: holds and protects tenor neck. Hard exterior, thickly padded interior. Mouthpiece slot and zipper closure. Carry straps.

ALTO NECK CASE: holds alto neck securely. Hard exterior with thickly padded interior. Zipper closure and carry straps.


DVD’S
SAXOPHONE REPAIR: Two hours of professionally shot and edited saxophone repair. Covers the complete overhaul of a saxophone. All procedures, tools, and materials are clearly illustrated and explained. pads, springs, dent removal, swedging, stuck screw removal, key straightening and many other topics are covered in great detail Learn to do your own repairs and maintenance and save money. This has become the standard teaching tool for the repair industry. This DVD has been our best selling product for many years.

ALTERNATIVE SAXOPHONE REPAIR: One hour of special tricks and modifications you will find nowhere else. Professionally shot and edited. You’ll find tips here that you will find nowhere else.

MOUTHPIECE REFACING: Professionally shot and edited with lots of close ups to introduce you to the art of mouthpiece refacing. All tools and techniques are clearly shown and explained.

OILS AND LUBRICANTS
MOJO’S NEVER STICK PAD POWDER: Stops sticking pads! Not an absorbent, but a miracle product that keeps pads from sticking forever. Comes with an easy to use applicator.

VOODOO PAD JUICE: Restores dried out older pads and stops them from sticking. Comes with an easy to use applicator.

BOURBON STREET KEY OIL: The only self cleaning key oil on the market. This oil dissolves deposits and makes your action lightning fast. Comes in a convenient pin oiler for easy application.

OTHER ACCESSORIES
SAXGOURMET THUMBREST: Extra large and extra comfortable. Our thumbrest supports the entire right hand thumb, including the final digit. Gold plated to resist corrosion.

POWER PIPS: An easy to install modification that will correct many intonation and response issues.

SAXGOURMET OVERHAULS: We’ve overhauled thousands of horns since 1972. Our client list is a virtual “who’s who” of big name professional players. We do things other shops can’t or won’t do. Our craftsmanship and innovation sets the standard by which all other repair shops are judged. Contact us so that we can discuss how to make your horn play the very best it can.