Takes Skill and Knowledge to get Metal to Cooperate and FLOW back into Place. Each Horn has a Soul. Not just a hunk of Brass or Bronze. A Horn can sense Spirit and the wrong Spirit gets only resistance. You got The Right Spirit for putting Humpty Dumpty Back together again. Good Job!
Breaks my heart to see old horns like this abused so badly. If you hadn't mentioned it was damaged in shipping, I would have guessed some kid stepped on it. Really nice repair on that to return it to its former dignity. If you hadn't been using that tiny torch, you would have burned a whole lot more of that lacquer. Thanks for sharing!
What a feeling for thin sheet metal. I never thought it would be so great again. The tools are also very interesting. If I had damage to my hunting horn, I would send it to you from Germany for repair. Best regards, Raik
I can't for the life of me understand why I watch these. I'm not a musician and I don't work on instruments. It hurts to see these fine instruments damaged like this and kinda causes me distress just seeing them in such a state. I was precision sheet metal fabricator in another life so maybe that is part of it. Hell, I'm an electrician for petes sake, none of these skills apply in the least! But I do enjoy watching Wes do his thing and work his magic. The man is clearly an artisan of the highest order. All the more impressive is his willingness to share the skill with us! Thanks Wes!
Played a Martin alto and King Zephyr tenor in high school (long ago!). Still have the Zephyr ... I could feel that Martin under my fingers as you were working on it. Love your videos.
The amount of skill and patience needed for this type of work is really fascinating and impressive. Thank you for posting this. I think seeing what it takes to restore an instrument like this puts it into perspective for those of us that might need this kind of work done, but don't realize how incredibly difficult it is, and hence the cost involved. Absolutely worth it.
I know virtually nothing about woodwinds but it is evident to see I am watching a master craftsman at work. Your respect for the instruments and the artists is phenomenal.
I have great respect for what you do. You have put so much time and effort to perfect your craft and it shows. As a luthier I hope to some day reach an equal level of knowledge as you have
I’m a hobbiest working on a 1921 Conn Bari sax, and this video really helped me understand the steps I’ll need to take to bring the old girl back to life. I also appreciate the tool part number reference. You’ve given Ferree’s a lot of business!
I like the voice over while you're working! It sort of reminded me of the way wristwatch revival does his videos. I don't play music, but I love watching your content. Looking forward to seeing more!
I appreciate your generosity of spirit Mr. Lee. I mostly work on strings, but I'm going to tap into my roots and pick up on the brass again. Cheers from Vancouver BC!
Watching for a second time… you are fascinating to watch, Wes. I’ve been watching you for almost a year or two. I mentioned I work with Mark Vandermark before, but I realize you two are several decades in to the trade and I’m going on a short 8 years on this very day. I really appreciate the insight I gain from watching both of you. Thank you sir! Much respect! ✊
Hey Wes, thanks for showing your precision skills and ultimate respect for the instrument. I’m just a viewer in awe of your skills. Thanks for sharing.
You are absolutely a genius if l continue to watch you work l will not be able to do my own work lol keep posting these videos thanks very much from Guyana South America
Wow, I didn't know that. I traded an inexpensive acoustic guitar for mine. A trumpet player owned it and wanted to learn to play the guitar. He just had the one neck with it. I liked the way it played and traded with him. I had a few guitars I just play for fun. I am really a sax player. That was about 10 years ago. So, now I have 3 tenors in my collection of woodwind instruments.
Awesome, beautiful craftsmanship, as always, I've had already a little marathon I would love to learn this incredible skills 👌 Really, a new really impressed subscriber 🖖🏻😎
Great job and tutorial! I just noticed your soft table is actually covered with a center carpet from a mini van or SUV. Good recycling once again. I gotta get my 71 Selmer Mark VI serviced. I don't want to try my hand on this horn!
That looks like the same damage my sax incurred when my neighbor came downstairs and asked me to stop practicing my scales at 1am. Yeah, the edge of my doorframe needed a little repaint also...
You’re evident respect for the instruments, quality tradecraft, and explaining each step in detail is just pure gold. Thank you Wes.
And Wes too...
@@RutherfordRyan1 oh dammit. Thank you.
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It's so satisfying watching a professional craftsman do his thing.
Don't know diddly about instrument repair and restoration, but it sure was a joy watching a professional at work.
When I have trouble sleeping I like to turn off the sound and watch the repair work. It's actually soothing.
Takes Skill and Knowledge to get
Metal to Cooperate and FLOW back
into Place. Each Horn has a Soul.
Not just a hunk of Brass or Bronze.
A Horn can sense Spirit and the wrong
Spirit gets only resistance. You got
The Right Spirit for putting Humpty Dumpty
Back together again. Good Job!
Breaks my heart to see old horns like this abused so badly. If you hadn't mentioned it was damaged in shipping, I would have guessed some kid stepped on it. Really nice repair on that to return it to its former dignity. If you hadn't been using that tiny torch, you would have burned a whole lot more of that lacquer. Thanks for sharing!
What a feeling for thin sheet metal. I never thought it would be so great again. The tools are also very interesting. If I had damage to my hunting horn, I would send it to you from Germany for repair. Best regards, Raik
I can't for the life of me understand why I watch these. I'm not a musician and I don't work on instruments. It hurts to see these fine instruments damaged like this and kinda causes me distress just seeing them in such a state. I was precision sheet metal fabricator in another life so maybe that is part of it. Hell, I'm an electrician for petes sake, none of these skills apply in the least! But I do enjoy watching Wes do his thing and work his magic. The man is clearly an artisan of the highest order. All the more impressive is his willingness to share the skill with us! Thanks Wes!
Awesome work keep up the great work on that saxophone I was awesome
Played a Martin alto and King Zephyr tenor in high school (long ago!). Still have the Zephyr ... I could feel that Martin under my fingers as you were working on it. Love your videos.
Bravo! You saved that beautiful sax!
Wes you are the Bob Ross of instruments! Sometimes I hear your voice saying... "a happy little instrument!" ... so soothing and inspirational.
Good job, its almost be like a brand new tenor saxophone
Holy moly I can't wait for that N92 tool to be available! Hurry up Ferree's! :P
I worked for the danish Selmer and Conn distributor back in the 70'ties. I wish we had an expert like you then.
The amount of skill and patience needed for this type of work is really fascinating and impressive. Thank you for posting this. I think seeing what it takes to restore an instrument like this puts it into perspective for those of us that might need this kind of work done, but don't realize how incredibly difficult it is, and hence the cost involved. Absolutely worth it.
As a engineer I just love watching that metal flex over the ball like its transparent!
I know virtually nothing about woodwinds but it is evident to see I am watching a master craftsman at work. Your respect for the instruments and the artists is phenomenal.
I have great respect for what you do. You have put so much time and effort to perfect your craft and it shows. As a luthier I hope to some day reach an equal level of knowledge as you have
Wow! Lots of respect for you and your fine craftsmanship. You are a master surgeon.
I love watching you repair these amazing instruments! Thanks for sharing!
I'm always blown away by your amazing skills! That was an awesome piece of work!
Wow! It's so great to see your craftsmanship at work - thanks for sharing these videos!
I’m a hobbiest working on a 1921 Conn Bari sax, and this video really helped me understand the steps I’ll need to take to bring the old girl back to life. I also appreciate the tool part number reference. You’ve given Ferree’s a lot of business!
You and Make it Kustom....the metal masters! Thanks for sharing. I love it
I am so happy to know you exist-awesome workmanship! Cheers Wes Lee, looking forward to more learning!
I like the voice over while you're working! It sort of reminded me of the way wristwatch revival does his videos. I don't play music, but I love watching your content. Looking forward to seeing more!
Just came here from Wristwatch Revival!
Very interesting. Having the right tool for a job...ABSOLUTELY.
I appreciate your generosity of spirit Mr. Lee. I mostly work on strings, but I'm going to tap into my roots and pick up on the brass again.
Cheers from Vancouver BC!
A true artist at work. Very impressive. Well done.
Watching for a second time… you are fascinating to watch, Wes. I’ve been watching you for almost a year or two. I mentioned I work with Mark Vandermark before, but I realize you two are several decades in to the trade and I’m going on a short 8 years on this very day. I really appreciate the insight I gain from watching both of you. Thank you sir! Much respect! ✊
As a Susafone player I find dents being removed very satisfying keep up the good work
Wes, great job on the tenor!
Hey Wes, thanks for showing your precision skills and ultimate respect for the instrument. I’m just a viewer in awe of your skills. Thanks for sharing.
How you 'convince' that brass to go back to where it was is simply amazing, Wes!
You are absolutely a genius if l continue to watch you work l will not be able to do my own work lol keep posting these videos thanks very much from Guyana South America
Great job Wes! You're a master technician.
I'm amazed! I did a little auto-body work in my youth but this is more like art.
Great work, Wes!
great job my friend, greetings from Argentina!!!!
Your master of vintage intruments!!!
You are a magician. I used to have a Martin tenor with brass keywork. That horn went out of adjustment so easily.
That's surprising. Those Martin Committee III's (Magna's as well) were built like Sherman tanks. They're HEAVY horns.
You work magic on horns. I need a tech like you in my area.
Absolutely amazing to se your craftmanship, You are a wizard! 👍🎷🎺
I really enjoy seeing you work your magic. Just amazing what talent, skill, and the right tools are able to accomplish.
Beautiful work, Wes! Truly fun to watch you work your magic!!! 🙏
First comment from me here Wes, really enjoy watching your amazing work!
Great video, that tool is so much better than unsoldering the bell with the same results.
Wes, the Artist. Great work. 👍
I would have loved to repair instruments. Fantastic job
Love watching, a true Craftsman at work.
Great job on that bell repair and body repair on that tone hole.
N92 is going to be such a time saver. Great demo. Thanks Wes!
Awesome channel man. Great work
Your level of finesse is insane. Beautiful Sax and glad you were able to save it to a level of almost perfection.
You do a great job at what do.
Thanks for the video! Great work Sir!
Realy great job. Wish you were here in Turkey that i should bring you to repair my bent soprano sax....
I really like watching your videos 👍
Great videos! Great camera work. Thanks so much for making these!
Good job Sr.
Mistrzu jestem pełen podziwu dla wykonywanej pracy wielki szacunek
Great job. Really digging your skills and professionalism.
Great expertise. Thanks. Also: great lessons - a. Do your passion. b. Be patient.
Nice dent work!
Ooh, was it me you took the suggestion of Renaissance Wax from? Whether or not it was me, I'm glad you picked some up and like it!
Nice repair job!
Love Ferrees. Only buy there every once in a while but they are the place
Great video. Informative & logical.
Fantastic workmanship always amazed seeing the magic you do Thanks
nice job wes. looks like new so, no problems !
Great work!
This big long tube with a bunch of holes looks really nine!
I have that exact model tenor sax with the sterling silver neck. Great work!
Cool, this horn came with a standard, serialized lacquered neck as well as a sterling one. Luckily, both necks were undamaged during shipping.
Wow, I didn't know that. I traded an inexpensive acoustic guitar for mine. A trumpet player owned it and wanted to learn to play the guitar. He just had the one neck with it. I liked the way it played and traded with him. I had a few guitars I just play for fun. I am really a sax player. That was about 10 years ago. So, now I have 3 tenors in my collection of woodwind instruments.
@@ufgatorsax Well, the solid silver Martin necks are rare...hang on to it!
Awesome work. Glad to see your respect for the instrument in the nowadays world of disposable everything. Great job
Bro you do amazing work. Love the effort you give to every piece you touch
Very Nice. Congratulations
Awesome, beautiful craftsmanship, as always, I've had already a little marathon
I would love to learn this incredible skills 👌
Really, a new really impressed subscriber
🖖🏻😎
Клёвый мастер! Золотые руки! Спасибо!
Well done sir, great job !
very impressive, amazing work!
Cool tool! It would be nice to hear them before and after!
Awesome job man!
Nice work. Subscribed. Cheers from an instrument maker in Vienna, Scott
Great work, love watching you work.
Awsome job brother👍🏻
You're a MASTER ... thank you
Great job and tutorial! I just noticed your soft table is actually covered with a center carpet from a mini van or SUV. Good recycling once again. I gotta get my 71 Selmer Mark VI serviced. I don't want to try my hand on this horn!
Fantástico Luthier
I'm a trombonist, but I know that this is a really desirable sought after sax. I'm eager to hear you play it. As always, love your videos, Wes.
Чувак-Зачет-Мастер-Золотые руки!
with all respect to this craftsman; his opening presentation kinda reminds me of 'amazing blaze', Glen Thornton
love your work Wes, thank you for sharing your amazing skill.
Great work with very cool tools! Thanks Wes!
Good Job Master .
Looks like someone tried to drop kick that saxophone. Your work is outstanding!
Just found your channel wonderful stuff thanks Wes
great job as usual.
I didn't think I was going to enjoy this. I wanted to know if we have the same method of getting dents out & we do not. Good work
find your video's fascinating.. enjoy your style
That looks like the same damage my sax incurred when my neighbor came downstairs and asked me to stop practicing my scales at 1am. Yeah, the edge of my doorframe needed a little repaint also...