How To Fit A Bad Mouthpiece On A Saxophone Repair Guide

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8

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                          10 - 15 minutes            

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Step 1

              How to Fit a Bad Mouthpiece on a Saxophone               

• Grab the rougher grit sandpaper (180) and fit it around the cork of the neck of the saxophone.

Grab the rougher grit sandpaper (180) and fit it around the cork of the neck of the saxophone.

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Step 2

• Align the sandpaper on the cork of the neck of the saxophone and cut a piece of sandpaper the same size.

Align the sandpaper on the cork of the neck of the saxophone and cut a piece of sandpaper the same size.

Step 3

• Wrap the sandpaper around the cork of the saxophone neck.

Wrap the sandpaper around the cork of the saxophone neck.

Step 4

• Twist the sandpaper gradually wearing down the cork.

Twist the sandpaper gradually wearing down the cork.

Step 5

• Test to make sure the mouthpiece fits better on the cork.

Test to make sure the mouthpiece fits better on the cork.

Step 6

• Move on to the finer grit sandpaper (320), repeating steps 1 to 4, to smooth out the pores of the cork to make it smoother.

Move on to the finer grit sandpaper (320), repeating steps 1 to 4, to smooth out the pores of the cork to make it smoother.

Step 7

• Apply the cork grease and smear it with your fingers to the cork so it can cover it completely.

Apply the cork grease and smear it with your fingers to the cork so it can cover it completely.

Step 8

• Place the cork mouthpiece again once you are done for the finished result.

Place the cork mouthpiece again once you are done for the finished result.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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