Rest in Peace, dear Ken Beason. It was an honor to be part of your life in any way. I am fortunate to have captured this video before you passed. You impacted so many people with your buoyant personality and your highly skillful sax-mechanical expertise. You played a pivotal role in evolving how saxophones are built today. Thousands of saxophonists will remember your life’s work forever!
Add we changed the left hand thumb rest material more French style, and moved the right hand thumb hook up and over to make it more 6 like and smaller!.
I'm not even a saxophonist, but I can't not watch these kind of videos. The passion that these builders have is so refreshing, makes one want to play just so you can "honor" their work, you know?
Nathan, my man thank you so much for yet another great and educational video. What I want you to realize is that you are not just uploaded you tube videos. You are documenting jazz history for people 70 years from now. Track down old jazz men/women in your area before they pass on to the cotton club in the sky. Nathan, the next Ken Burns. Have you watched that series on jazz? Of course you have. Buddy bolden, Louis Armstrong. Where’s that third brother?
i used to spend hours down here with ken, was fortunate to live right down the road and get him recommended by my middle school band director. i’m happy i found this video it brought lots of joy and memories to me. miss him alot may he rest in piece
Loved seeing this video! Your hair got long! For anyone reading this comment Ken is a master and is “the master” technician for the stars... you name the player and chances are that they have had Ken set up their horn! I met Ken through a close friend in the Sax manufacturing industry years ago and trust him completely with all my horns. Integrity, skill and kindness are a killer set of attributes... this man is a gem! Love you man and look forward to seeing you soon!
I play alto and I have learnt over the years that if a saxophone isn’t built right it doesn’t play right. If one key is to hight is different of the saxophones body there’s a major different playing feel
Even though I am sure those saxes are great, there aresome other also great options on the market almost 2000€ cheaper like Trevor James or Eastman... This is one of those rare times when I actually could tell a slight difference between the saxes, the cognac finish has something that makes it sound better to my ears. I loved the looks of the unlacquered though...
*Another virtuosic "Bob" (who is new to me!) *Bob Berg, Bob Mitzer (sp), Bob Reynolds ... Nathan, beautiful tenor sax sound and articulation!! Nice conversation and demonstration!👌 Thanks, champion 🏆
They should try a Yamaha Tenor 875EX versus a Selmer Mark VI or VII !!! And then say which one plays better!! I've been playing Yamaha Professional for over 40 years and my choice is always going to be Yamaha because they play easier and are always easy-to-use going up and down to the basement of the horns!! And it doesn't matter if you are playing Soprano or Alto or Bari Sax!! They're all easy to play and you will always get the best sound out of it, no matter what!!!
Rest in Peace, dear Ken Beason. It was an honor to be part of your life in any way. I am fortunate to have captured this video before you passed. You impacted so many people with your buoyant personality and your highly skillful sax-mechanical expertise. You played a pivotal role in evolving how saxophones are built today. Thousands of saxophonists will remember your life’s work forever!
Fly High Mr. Beason🕊
Ken Beason was awesome he will be missed
I was not ready for that intro.
the outro too💀
Yea a ss for sure
That's oscar-quality acting
Rest in Pease Dear Ken! It was a pleasure working with you, every moment was a Gem!
Getting that neckstrap ring moved is one of the tiny details that makes a huge difference
Facts
Add we changed the left hand thumb rest material more French style, and moved the right hand thumb hook up and over to make it more 6 like and smaller!.
That's why I love when selmer have a 3 rings option for their bari. Very nice
rest in peace, Ken Beason. what a true legend.
I'm not even a saxophonist, but I can't not watch these kind of videos. The passion that these builders have is so refreshing, makes one want to play just so you can "honor" their work, you know?
Nathan, my man thank you so much for yet another great and educational video. What I want you to realize is that you are not just uploaded you tube videos. You are documenting jazz history for people 70 years from now. Track down old jazz men/women in your area before they pass on to the cotton club in the sky. Nathan, the next Ken Burns. Have you watched that series on jazz? Of course you have. Buddy bolden, Louis Armstrong. Where’s that third brother?
i used to spend hours down here with ken, was fortunate to live right down the road and get him recommended by my middle school band director. i’m happy i found this video it brought lots of joy and memories to me. miss him alot may he rest in piece
it's always a great day when Mr. Logic uploads😊
It’s an even better day when Alex comments
Loved seeing this video! Your hair got long! For anyone reading this comment Ken is a master and is “the master” technician for the stars... you name the player and chances are that they have had Ken set up their horn! I met Ken through a close friend in the Sax manufacturing industry years ago and trust him completely with all my horns. Integrity, skill and kindness are a killer set of attributes... this man is a gem! Love you man and look forward to seeing you soon!
RIP sir Ken Beason Weissenberg technician
First time I don't hear a single difference between a VI and a modern horn: the VI and the Unlacquered sounded identical. Can't wait to try one...
Such a great tenor! Can't wait to get one!!!
god that gold lacquered tru-six is the sexiest horn i've ever seen
Michaelangelo lives in Asheville. Wow! That's amazing!
Wow look at you hangin with the big shots. Joel's setup is awesome, that's literally what I'm shooting for.
I wish you nothing but the best young man. Take care.
bro the transitions are killing me. also stranger danger nate!
loved the video btw. Always good to hang with some greats
I play alto and I have learnt over the years that if a saxophone isn’t built right it doesn’t play right. If one key is to hight is different of the saxophones body there’s a major different playing feel
We're super stoked to have a couple of these at our shop! Curious to see how poeple with a love for vintage horns like this one.
WOW!😄
Truly masters of the trade
Beautiful red pads wow
Such a beautiful experience!
The saxes look and sound great! I really like the sound of the Tru-Six Vintage Unlacquered.
Even though I am sure those saxes are great, there aresome other also great options on the market almost 2000€ cheaper like Trevor James or Eastman...
This is one of those rare times when I actually could tell a slight difference between the saxes, the cognac finish has something that makes it sound better to my ears. I loved the looks of the unlacquered though...
10:32 😂😂😂
*Another virtuosic "Bob" (who is new to me!)
*Bob Berg, Bob Mitzer (sp), Bob Reynolds ...
Nathan, beautiful tenor sax sound and articulation!!
Nice conversation and demonstration!👌
Thanks, champion 🏆
Pro-tip: Once I get my neckstrap in the right spot on a horn I thread the needle of a button through both sides of the straps so it can't slip.
how do you get that "delayed articulation" effect that you do? like 9:54 for instance
I’ll send you a video of it on instagram today
Dopeness!! I would of loved to spend the day there!
3 sax legends in one video, awesome!
I'd definately buy one if I were in the market.
Amazing intro.
Wow!
Jesus Christ, Bob is a savage on that thing. Never heard of him before but I will be checking out his stuff
wow
Ken passed away😢😢 Very sad day
looked away for a second and didn’t even realize he switched horns.
"Wow"
I’ve been in that basement many times. Ken is a genius!
Awesome vid Nathan. These type of vids give us a look into the life of the masters and the fun they have doing what they love! You makin history fam!
Hey Dude, The link you have for you Practice Techniques PDF only leads me to setting up and account and not to your produce. Help me out
Gold cognac lacquer #1, Mark VI #2, unlacquered #3.
how did you get these legends to do that intro with you hahaha
Professional and humorous, love these guys!
I would LOVE a unlacquered baritone sax
They should try a Yamaha Tenor 875EX versus a Selmer Mark VI or VII !!! And then say which one plays better!! I've been playing Yamaha Professional for over 40 years and my choice is always going to be Yamaha because they play easier and are always easy-to-use going up and down to the basement of the horns!! And it doesn't matter if you are playing Soprano or Alto or Bari Sax!! They're all easy to play and you will always get the best sound out of it, no matter what!!!
Wow x 5
R.I.P. Ken Beason.
I’ve never seen anything a scarier smile in my life
RIP Mr Ken Beason
Great Video! Bro the ending hahahahaha
Bari sax neck strap rings drive me up the wall with the balance sometimes :(
hilarious intro
Hey I am getting braces on my upper and lower teeth. I remember you having some. What was your experience w them? How does it affect your playing?
Haha funny recall to the car incident
this is such a cool video. different generations of sax players coming together to showcase new horns and have some laughs
“Wow”
Great!
i love sond daisrerrrrrrr
You look really familiar!
Thanks!
Awesome!
This video hits different now
:’(
Pro tip: Flossing before brushing is actually optimal :)
RIP Ken
166k? Actually 168k at my viewing. Amazing how that bumps up.
how much for the sound dowser
The bare brass one got my attention.
This is a classic lol
watching the intro while brushing my teeth
Grande Bob !
“Waw”
I did not expect Bob Sheppard to pop up lol
🎷❤️❤️❤️❤️
already subscribed to you😊
You should try the stage I made based on you
new upload 😫😫😫
Good stuff!
do you ever call your dog Charles?
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Those are incredible horns, and no I can't tell them apart by sound.
WT...?
At That price I'd rather purchase a Selmer Paris Supreme...lol...
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I only have one word to describe this video, can anyone guess what it is
Awesome!
Saxopog
This is a strange post
Adult film levels of acting.
What is this crap.? Why can’t we hear decent saxophone music like Kenny G why this drama ?
Where can ya buy the Retro-Revival merch?
Wow
RIP Ken
wow
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