Ever wonder how to replace a neck cork yourself? Grab a saxophone repair kit from MusicMedic.com, watch the video, and give it a shot! www.musicmedic....
I would add a tip for the novice that when sanding the neck cork, sand more on the larger (back) portion of the taper so the finished cork is more of a straight cylinder matching the interior shape of your mouthpiece.
So fun fact I feel completely comfortable taking apart my car and things in my house but I’m terrified of taking apart anything on my horns - I’m gonna try this though thanks for the video
To remove contact cement alcohol is not recommended as it will be hard to dissolve the old contact cement, instead use acetone or nail polish remover clear. Of course once the cement is cleanout, you can use alcohol to clean the are further.
1/16th natural cork. You can find it on our website here: www.musicmedic.com/products/repair-supplies/materials/cork-products/natural-sheet-cork-sheets-6-x-4-152-4mm-x-101-6mm-sheets-1.html
Super glue is not recommended because it is not a user friendly adhesive for this job. The dry time makes it difficult to work with when putting on the cork, and when technicians heat up the cork to remove it the fumes from super glue are an eye irritant. Plus if you get any super glue on a lacquered neck it can be a real pain to get off. Contact cement makes for a much easier install and removal/replacement later.
Thanks for this video! It was an awesome reference for me to do my son's alto saxophone neck in Fall of 2023
I would add a tip for the novice that when sanding the neck cork, sand more on the larger (back) portion of the taper so the finished cork is more of a straight cylinder matching the interior shape of your mouthpiece.
Quick, easy and to the point!! No hogwash!! TKS!!
You bet thank you!
So fun fact I feel completely comfortable taking apart my car and things in my house but I’m terrified of taking apart anything on my horns - I’m gonna try this though thanks for the video
You're welcome!
To remove contact cement alcohol is not recommended as it will be hard to dissolve the old contact cement, instead use acetone or nail polish remover clear. Of course once the cement is cleanout, you can use alcohol to clean the are further.
Thanks just did mine. Perfect
Excellent instructions, thank you kindly
Very helpful information, thank you .
Bravo! Thanks
You're quite welcome! Please let us know if you have questions about repair we are here to help! Questons@musicmedic.com
Thank you so much
You're most welcome!
Thank you very much. Now I know it is not so terrible like I did it myself before...
Thanks for this very instructive video. I ask you, what thickness of cork sheet do you recommend for the neck of a soprano sax?
1/16th natural cork. You can find it on our website here: www.musicmedic.com/products/repair-supplies/materials/cork-products/natural-sheet-cork-sheets-6-x-4-152-4mm-x-101-6mm-sheets-1.html
Very good....thank you sir
Thank you !
Can you please tell me the name of the glue to stick it
Hello! It's contact cement. You can purchase the bottle used in the video on our website here: www.musicmedic.com/contact-cement-45332.html
Beautiful video friend, could you tell me which glue you used, thank you
Did you find out? Tks, I think it's just hardware store contact cement.
А для чего стучите молотком по пробке? Что даёт три удара?
Мы делаем это, чтобы смягчить пробку, чтобы она не треснула, когда вы оборачиваете ее вокруг горлышка.
How long does it take for it to dry?
You should wait about 5 minutes after applying to allow the adhesive to dry
What is that glue?
It's contact cement in a 0.5oz bottle. We have it on our site here: www.musicmedic.com/products/repair-supplies/adhesives/contact-cement-45332.html
Can I just use super glue?
Super glue is not recommended because it is not a user friendly adhesive for this job. The dry time makes it difficult to work with when putting on the cork, and when technicians heat up the cork to remove it the fumes from super glue are an eye irritant. Plus if you get any super glue on a lacquered neck it can be a real pain to get off. Contact cement makes for a much easier install and removal/replacement later.
Super glue won't work on porous material.
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