The , written by renowned woodwind technician Stephen Howard , is often described as the "bible" for saxophone owners who want to move beyond just playing their instrument to truly understanding its mechanical soul. The Machine Behind the Music
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This section is worth the price of admission alone. Howard takes a ruthless approach to vintage vs. modern. He provides a "shopping checklist" of 20 points. He explains how to spot a red rot (corrosion under the lacquer) and why a cheap Chinese soprano saxophone is usually a "paperweight disguised as an instrument." The , written by renowned woodwind technician Stephen