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  • #49754
    Pete
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      Mel
      You don’t have straps tide around your middle
      your shoulders take all the weight of the sax
      it does what it says in the” tin ” it is a great idea
      and I normally don’t fall for gimmicks, but this is
      great for me and anyone with neck problems also
      will deter future problems for players I would think.

      #49792
      Anonymous

        Hi Mel, the Neotech strap works similar to what I made. I must say that it looks far more professional than mine. If I was you I would adjust those front straps to where they are comfortable, then secure the loose ends with a couple of stitches to hold them in place. Those buckles work well when there is tension on the belt, but when the tension is eased the belts can move around, so you may be continually readjusting them. I added velco strips to secure the loose strap ends, which also make it look neater. Since I made my simple strap I’ve had no more headaches.

        #49793
        Pete
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          Jeff
          Doesn’t look to comfortable to me and that is a
          must when playing for me. Try the sax holder and you will be amazed.

          #49794
          Anonymous

            When i pick my sax up from the shop that is repairing it, i
            will buy one to take the strain off my neck.
            I’ll try on the ones in the shop, unfortunately they dont stock
            the jazz lab, they stock better one by vandoren
            http://www.vandoren-en.com/Universal-harness_a145.html
            but i’m not paying that price,
            so i’ll have to settle with a
            BG harness

            #49808
            Anonymous

              Hi Peter. With my original neck strap all the weight was pulling on the back of my neck. Now the weight is distributed over and around my shoulders and only perhaps half the weight is pulling on my chest (note the large increase in belt surface area). I only feel a slight tension across my chest, what tension there is on my shoulders is negligible and there’s zero strain on my neck. If you can find a good catch and you can sew, you could make one of these comfortable straps at a very low cost indeed.

              #49809
              Pete
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                Jeff
                That is precisely what the Sax Holder does, distributes
                al the weight of the sax on the shoulders without being
                trussed up like a oven ready turkey and all for £35=00.
                You have to try one to realise how good they are and like
                Kevin said “awesome”.

                #49885
                Anonymous

                  Peter, the last thing I want when I play my sax in temperatures between 25-32°C is large pads pressed against my chest and shoulders. You really can’t judge the comfort of my sax strap before you have tried it. If you want to spend thirty times more on a secure strap for your sax that’s your choice. People appreciate information on alternative solutions to problems which cause them headaches, which is why I shared my low cost idea.

                  #49900
                  Pete
                  Participant

                    Jeff
                    That’s exactly what I have done shared information to people
                    for problems they or you might have regarding comfort
                    and neck problems, and by the way there is no pads pressing the
                    chest or anywhere else with this design.

                    #49910
                    Anonymous

                      Peter are you talking about this device? http://www.jazzlab.com/en/saxholder/saxholder-gallery/
                      I don’t like those strings as they may fray on the edges, a belt is far more secure. I’ve used these belts for boardsailing harnesses and you can hang from them with your full weight they are that strong. Some days down here have been really hot and whether it is a flat pad, plate, arm or bracket etc. pressing something against my clothing makes me sweat more. Last week whilst practicing my hands were glistening with perspiration and drops were falling from my elbows. If you send me one of these devices for a sweat test, I’ll give you a really nice write-up with critical feedback and pictures.

                      #49940
                      Pete
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                        Hi Jeff
                        Yes that’s the one, Jeff I have nothing to do
                        with this company I am not trying to sell anybody
                        one of these I am someone who had tried various
                        neck straps and found this one to be perfect for
                        me. I have tried the more expensive one made by
                        Vandoren and that still requires a strap round your waist
                        and uncomfortable IMO, you know the saying “each to their own”
                        this is the one for me and I have tried them all.
                        Keep Blowing
                        Pete

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