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Carbon Fiber
Saxophone Necks
Custom-made high-quality saxophone necks, made of
top quality carbon fiber and water-resistant epoxy resin coated with
ultraviolet-light-resistant polyurethane, are designed by
musician/engineer Antoine Lefebvre and Zen Composites. For any wind
instrument, composite materials may replace copper to produce
stiffer, lighter and shock resistant bodies, which may be
particularly attractive for large brass winds and saxophones. A
fabrication process based on machineable wax for the development of
prototypes or water-soluble mandrel material casted in CNC machined
mold for production runs allows the fabrication of arbitrary shaped
tubes with precise inner dimensions and smooth finish, which are
requirements for proper operation of wind instruments. The
determination of the geometry is calculated with acoustical
simulation tools and may be tailored to the specific needs of
existing or new instruments to greatly improve intonation and
response. Prototypes of carbon fiber composite alto saxophone necks
have been successfully built and blown.
Alto saxophone neck: 750$
Tenor saxophone neck: 850$
The geometry of the neck of the saxophone greatly
influences the tuning of an instrument and must, therefore, be
adapted to each specific model of instrument. Any order must specify
the instrument brand. Intonation of the instrument can be modified
through small modifications.
Please contact us for further
information: Antoine.lefebvrezencomposites.com
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