Described is a bridged keywork mechanism for a saxophone that can be implemented on each of the left and right-hand sides of the saxophone. Each bridged keywork mechanism includes a first key having a first tail terminating in a first kicker. The first key is pivotally connected with the saxophone to pivot about a first axis. A first bridge is pivotally connected with the saxophone to similarly pivot about the first axis. The first bridge also includes a first bridge beam. A second key is attached with the first bridge. Further, one or more first plates project outward from the first bridge beam. The first key is pivotally attached with the saxophone such that the first kicker resides below the one or more first plates. In operation, activating the first key causes the first kicker to lift the first bridge beam and thereby activate the second key.

A woodwind instrument with improved tonal characteristics that plays both in-tune and with a timbre consistent with the rest of the range of notes. The instrument may be an improved saxophone having a tone hole on at least one joined section of the saxophone. The joined section may be a joint between a saxophone body and a upper bow, a joint between a saxophone body and lower bow or both. A connecting ring may be used at the joined section and, if used, will receive the tone hole. A method of improving the tonal characteristics of a saxophone comprises the steps of identifying at least one joint between two sections on said saxophone and soldering a tone hole at the joint. A connecting ring may be soft soldered to the joint.

A woodwind instrument with improved tonal characteristics that plays both in-tune and with a timbre consistent with the rest of the range of notes. The instrument may be an improved saxophone having a tone hole on at least one joined section of the saxophone. The joined section may be a joint between a saxophone body and a upper bow, a joint between a saxophone body and lower bow or both. A connecting ring may be used at the joined section and, if used, will receive the tone hole. A method of improving the tonal characteristics of a saxophone comprises the steps of identifying at least one joint between two sections on said saxophone and soldering a tone hole at the joint. A connecting ring may be soft soldered to the joint.

A wind instrument neck receiver tension mechanism is provided having a body, a retaining ridge, and a tension band. The body has a lower body end and a upper body end. The upper body end defines a thin collar seating wall, which has at least one notch. In some embodiments there are four equally sized notches. A retaining ridge extends from the thin collar seating wall and a tension band having an adjustable compression ring, the adjustable compression ring disposed between said thin collar seating wall and the retaining ridge. When adjusted to a first position, the compression ring compresses the thin collar seating wall in a uniform compression around a circumference of a neck receiver of a wind instrument.

A device (13) for supporting a saxophone (30) on the body of a player, comprising a rod whose first end-piece features a mechanical adapter for connection to the saxophone, wherein the second end of the rod is connected to a plate via a ball joint or a universal joint, and wherein the mechanical adapter has a felt bumper as impact protection for mechanical parts of the saxophone.

A device (13) for supporting a saxophone (30) on the body of a player, comprising a rod whose first end-piece features a mechanical adapter for connection to the saxophone, wherein the second end of the rod is connected to a plate via a ball joint or a universal joint, and wherein the mechanical adapter has a felt bumper as impact protection for mechanical parts of the saxophone.

A musical instrument accessory includes a base plate, two supports, a track, and multiple weights. The two supports connect the base plate to the neck of the musical instrument and the track is located on the base plate. The user may customize the musical instrument by putting one or more weights on appropriate positions on the track. This action modifies the weight distribution of the accessory, creates more vibrations, and modifies affect the tone color and response of the musical instrument in the meantime. With experimentation, everyone can create his or her own unique tone color and response by simply shifting one or more weights to different positions on the track.

A musical instrument accessory includes a base plate, two supports, a track, and multiple weights. The two supports connect the base plate to the neck of the musical instrument and the track is located on the base plate. The user may customize the musical instrument by putting one or more weights on appropriate positions on the track. This action modifies the weight distribution of the accessory, creates more vibrations, and modifies affect the tone color and response of the musical instrument in the meantime. With experimentation, everyone can create his or her own unique tone color and response by simply shifting one or more weights to different positions on the track.

A key guard height adjuster for a brass instrument having a threaded rod configured to be received by a threaded bore of a key guard; a stem connecting the threaded rod to a key guard height adjuster head; and the adjuster head having a rounded top and a knurled edge. According to one approach, the adjuster head height can be in the range of about 4 mm to 10 mm. According to one approach, the adjuster head diameter is in the range of about 8 mm to 12 mm. According to one approach, the adjuster head is about 8 mm in width and about 6 mm in height.

A key guard height adjuster for a brass instrument having a threaded rod configured to be received by a threaded bore of a key guard; a stem connecting the threaded rod to a key guard height adjuster head; and the adjuster head having a rounded top and a knurled edge. According to one approach, the adjuster head height can be in the range of about 4 mm to 10 mm. According to one approach, the adjuster head diameter is in the range of about 8 mm to 12 mm. According to one approach, the adjuster head is about 8 mm in width and about 6 mm in height.