Abstract: A key guard height adjuster for a brass instrument having a threaded rod configured to be received by a threaded bore of a key guard; a stem connecting the threaded rod to a key guard height adjuster head; and the adjuster head having a rounded top and a knurled edge. According to one approach, the adjuster head height can be in the range of about 4 mm to 10 mm. According to one approach, the adjuster head diameter is in the range of about 8 mm to 12 mm. According to one approach, the adjuster head is about 8 mm in width and about 6 mm in height.

Abstract: Accessory weights and kits for brass instruments to reduce sympathetic vibration of a brass instrument having an instrument neck directed towards the instrument at a first end and connected to a mouthpiece at a second end; wherein the connection of the mouthpiece to the neck second end can be by a friction fit of a cork sleeve having a collar fixed to an outer surface of the neck second end; and a weight connected to the neck second end also by a friction fit to cork sleeve, wherein sympathetic vibration of a brass instrument is reduced while in use by between 10 and 50 percent.

Abstract: A key guard height adjuster for a brass instrument having a threaded rod configured to be received by a threaded bore of a key guard; a stem connecting the threaded rod to a key guard height adjuster head; and the adjuster head having a rounded top and a knurled edge. According to one approach, the adjuster head height can be in the range of about 4 mm to 10 mm. According to one approach, the adjuster head diameter is in the range of about 8 mm to 12 mm. According to one approach, the adjuster head is about 8 mm in width and about 6 mm in height.

Abstract: Accessory weights and kits for brass instruments to reduce sympathetic vibration of a brass instrument. In one embodiment a first weight disposed on a first side of a center brace for a saxophone between the bell and the body; a second weight disposed on a second side of a center brace for a saxophone between the bell and the body; and a connector to attach the first weight to the second weight configured to extend through a bore of the center brace forming an opening. The connector can be a screw that extends through a bore defining an opening in the first weight, through the bore of the center brace, and attached to the second weight by attachment through a threaded bore of the second weight.

Abstract: Accessory weights and kits for brass instruments to reduce sympathetic vibration of a brass instrument having an instrument neck directed towards the instrument at a first end and connected to a mouthpiece at a second end; wherein the connection of the mouthpiece to the neck second end can be by a friction fit of a cork sleeve having a collar fixed to an outer surface of the neck second end; and a weight connected to the neck second end also by a friction fit to cork sleeve, wherein sympathetic vibration of a brass instrument is reduced while in use by between 10 and 50 percent.

Abstract: Accessory weights and kits for brass instruments to reduce sympathetic vibration of a brass instrument. In one embodiment a first weight disposed on a first side of a center brace for a saxophone between the bell and the body; a second weight disposed on a second side of a center brace for a saxophone between the bell and the body; and a connector to attach the first weight to the second weight configured to extend through a bore of the center brace forming an opening. The connector can be a screw that extends through a bore defining an opening in the first weight, through the bore of the center brace, and attached to the second weight by attachment through a threaded bore of the second weight.

Abstract: A magnetic dent removal device (18), method and kit comprises a handle assembly (20) used with a burnishing element (24). The handle assembly (20) includes a handle (26), a containment cup (30) and a magnet (22) received within the containment cup (30). A magnet shield (40) is connected to the handle assembly (20), and a cover pad (38) can be attached to the magnet shield (40). A hooking element (64) can be attached to the handle assembly (20) to allow for the attachment of accessory components to aid in dent removal. An amplification bar (56) can be attached to the hooking element (64) to add strength to the magnetic force. A kit (74) for dent removal includes a carrying case (76), at least one handle (26), at least one magnet (22), at least one burnishing element (24) at least one cover pad (38), and at least one magnet shield (40).