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Assembling a Saxophone
When you open your saxophone case for the first time you'll quickly notice there isn't a complete instrument inside. A saxophone is made up of several separate parts. Which parts these are and how they fit together we'll explain to you here briefly and concisely.
First up we have the shiny body with all its keys. The S-bend is fitted into the so-called "heart" and fastened with a small screw. The S-bend itself is the curved upper part of the instrument onto which the mouthpiece is slid over the cork-covered end. If the mouthpiece is hard to push on during assembly, it's advisable to lubricate the cork covering with a cork grease stick. This small care tip significantly extends the life of the cork covering.
Which different types of saxophones there are we explain in our guide Distinguishing Saxophone Types.
Sound source = Saxophone mouthpiece
With the mouthpiece we've arrived at the actual source of the sound. Whether it's made of metal, rubber or another material is down to personal taste. We've compiled detailed information in our guide Finding the Right Mouthpiece for you.
Know-how
With us you don't just get what you need – we'll also show you how it works! To the guides.
A Small Screw with a Big Effect
To produce the typical saxophone tone we still need two more components: the ligature and the reed. The ligature holds together what belongs together. It secures the reed to the mouthpiece using small screws. Before playing it's advisable to moisten the reed with a little saliva, so that when you blow the vibration of the reed sets the air column inside the instrument into motion. If you're wondering "Which saxophone reed is right for me?" our guide on The Saxophone Reed provides further answers.
Here you'll find all the parts you need for a complete saxophone!
Saxophone Mouthpieces
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Ligatures & Caps
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Saxophone reeds
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Reed cases
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Soprano saxophones
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Tenor saxophones
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Alto saxophones
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Baritone saxophones
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It's the Mix That Matters
So you can remember that for a good tone the right combination of reed, mouthpiece and saxophone is essential. Which combination you ultimately choose again depends on personal taste and your own anatomy, which gives each setup a different sonic experience.