Abstract: A novel neck for a musical instrument with a bent neck includes an elongated brace contacting a neck tube only at two points. An octave key is also provided for the neck. The octave key is pivotably supported on the brace and contacts the neck tube only at one point. The neck is designed to reduce the dampening effect of a brace and octave key by providing only a small contact surface area on the neck tube.

Abstract: A mouthpiece assembly includes a tubular member and a ligature for attaching a reed to the tubular member. The ligature is structured to be infinitely adjustable in size as selected by a musician to fit many different sized woodwind mouthpieces.

Abstract: A mouthpiece assembly includes a tubular member and a ligature for attaching a reed to the tubular member. The ligature is structured to be infinitely adjustable in size as selected by a musician to fit many different sized woodwind mouthpieces.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a saxophone mouthpiece that has a complex interior chamber with tolerances of 0.005?. The present invention aims to make a mouthpiece in two parts via CNC machining, solder them together, and further CNC machine the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is machined to have complex inner shapes that have tolerances of 0.002? and 0.005? over all other surfaces.

Abstract: A mouthpiece assembly includes a tubular member with two longitudinal portions, and a ligature for attaching a reed to the tubular member. The ligature and the mouthpiece are structured to define several discrete positions that can be selected by a musician.

Abstract: A protective cap for the mouthpiece of a musical instrument includes a cap body fitting over the mouthpiece tip and an extension that is positively captured by a ligature normally holding the reed for the mouthpiece. The cap is designed to replace the reed when the instrument is left idle.

Abstract: A mouthpiece is formed with a bite plate seat receiving a bite plate. The bite plate is maintained in place with a releasable adhesive. Therefore, a musician can replace the bite plate at will and does not have to worry about depressions in the bite area of the mouthpiece caused by his teeth during playing.

Abstract: A mouthpiece assembly includes a tubular member with two longitudinal portions, and a ligature for attaching a reed to the tubular member. The ligature and the mouthpiece are structured to define several discrete positions that can be selected by a musician.

Abstract: A mouthpiece for a woodwind instrument, such as a saxophone has a tubular body, with a front and a rear portion, each having a respective passage. The front portion has an opening that is at least partially covered by a reed. The front passage is wider then the opening. The front passage also has a bottom wall that descends toward the rear portion. The bottom wall has three zones, including a first zone disposed at a shallow angle with respect to the reed, a second zone with sharper angle then the first, and an end zone. The resulting mouthpiece generates smoother and fuller sounds then the prior art mouthpieces while at the same time projecting sounds more effective.