Hi Jay. After enrolling in your Pentatonic Foundation Course (best course ever! 😃👍) I found this review of my beloved Saxholder. As somebody else here already said: The Saxholder saved my (saxophone) life. Or at least my neck. 😉 I 've had the Saxholder for over five years now and it still looks absolutely new. I use it with the alto and also with the tenor. When sitting with the tenor, it is not quite as perfect, that's true, but I still use it while sitting. It's still better than a normal neckstrap. Your review is great, but you didn't mention the screw in the middle (in the triangle, where the "arms" of the Saxholder meet), with which you can adjust the distance of the two shoulder "grippers" even better. I didn't know that until yesterday, even though I've been using the Saxholder for so long. 🙂 But yesterday a colleague told me that it works, and I am absolutely thrilled. Before, the two "arms" were always a bit too close to my neck, now they keep a little more distance and that's perfect.
I bought it for baritone and i love it! After two years now i use it for SATB. The soprano is the only horn for me that fits better to a normal neckstrap but works also with this one.
Been using for a couple of years now for baritone and tenor, the strap comes with soft bag, so just pop it in that to prevent scratches. Recommended, though if you bend or lean over you have to be careful that it does not come off the shoulders. We just ordered the new pro version so that we have one in each sax case. It comes with two cords of different lengths for taller players if needed.
I've had mine for a year and a half, and I think it's great. As you mentioned, it is a little awkward when sitting and playing with the tenor to the side. So glad I found your channel, thanks!
I own one of these straps too ... Best ever ... Feels like the sax is floating in front of you .. Saved my neck and you can mold it to fit your shoulders .. Fantastic thought into the design .. Wouldn't use it for sitting down playing tho...
I have used mine now for last 2 years on my Tenor...and its just such a life saver! No more back and neck pain! Brilliant design! Found your channel today and subscribed ;-)
I have neck injury and now started playing again on my alto sax so ordere one today from Amazon will let you know how it is thanks for review I also love your way of teaching and explains stuff
Jay - I picked one up and trying to get to it. The biggest problem I have with it is the swivel angle difference of it vs a standard neck strap so when you may push forward on the horn a little when going into the high notes of the horn and / or altissimo notes so your hands are free and not constrained. This is with my tenor. Outside of that I love it.
I've had tendonitis problems the last few tears - little and ring finger, first left hand and then both. Turned out be years of a standard neckstrap with tenor sax. One vertebrae where the nerve to those fingers is compressed, and that messes up the nerve. At the moment using a harness, but will switch to one of these. Also having physical therapy to strengthen upper back and improve the neck. Really worth it. I advise any serious player to sort out posture/neckstrap stuff before it bites you.
Hi. Im using a Cebulla Neckstrap, sometimes some pain by using neck strap. Would you recommend the saxholder in 2020 and if yes, is there a better version or smth. Would be glad if could awnser or send a link link of this. Thanks in advance!
My first impression was : Wow! But after 2 hours of playing the tenor I felt the mouthpiece more and more applying an uncomfortable pressure to my incisors. It´s because of the suspension point being about 2 1/2 inches before your body. Unfortuntely I needed to send back the saxholder.
i can't bent these things on the shoulders, i tried hard but seem like i bought fake jazz lab. Even my round thing on the tummy is not moving, it's stable.
I need to have my sax off to the side due to saxophone ergonomics and my left wrist. This is while standing. Would this strap work that way comfortably?
Works for me. I am playing a tenor, and I often put the saxophone off to the side. I am playing the original JazzLab SaxHolder though (as shown in this video), the one they are selling now is supposedly improved, but I haven't tried it.
Paco, If you are seated in a normal chair, the saxholder will put more pressure on one shoulder and be less comfortable and effective. I have not played it for any length of time seated because of this. I suspect it may be possible to make it work, but I haven't tried so can't really say.
Ha ha ha man here ;-) my mother has quite large naturals and she LOVES this strap. But to be honest, my lady, I must have a closer inspection of the yum yums in question;P kidding ! Lola Purdie tho .... ( *quickly goes onto instagram* ) (*drooling sound* ) Haha KIDDING. ur avi is adorkable tho;P
I've had mine for almost a year now - you entire review is 100% spot-on, absolutely correct in every way!
I have spinal arthritis and my neck strap has been KILLING me. I just ordered one of these. Thanks for the recommendation!
This should help.
Hi Jay. After enrolling in your Pentatonic Foundation Course (best course ever! 😃👍) I found this review of my beloved Saxholder. As somebody else here already said: The Saxholder saved my (saxophone) life. Or at least my neck. 😉
I 've had the Saxholder for over five years now and it still looks absolutely new. I use it with the alto and also with the tenor. When sitting with the tenor, it is not quite as perfect, that's true, but I still use it while sitting. It's still better than a normal neckstrap.
Your review is great, but you didn't mention the screw in the middle (in the triangle, where the "arms" of the Saxholder meet), with which you can adjust the distance of the two shoulder "grippers" even better. I didn't know that until yesterday, even though I've been using the Saxholder for so long. 🙂 But yesterday a colleague told me that it works, and I am absolutely thrilled. Before, the two "arms" were always a bit too close to my neck, now they keep a little more distance and that's perfect.
hey thanks! glad you like the course. I did not know about that screw either. I'm going to have to check it out.
I bought it for baritone and i love it! After two years now i use it for SATB. The soprano is the only horn for me that fits better to a normal neckstrap but works also with this one.
Been using for a couple of years now for baritone and tenor, the strap comes with soft bag, so just pop it in that to prevent scratches. Recommended, though if you bend or lean over you have to be careful that it does not come off the shoulders. We just ordered the new pro version so that we have one in each sax case. It comes with two cords of different lengths for taller players if needed.
I've had mine for a year and a half, and I think it's great. As you mentioned, it is a little awkward when sitting and playing with the tenor to the side. So glad I found your channel, thanks!
I own one of these straps too ... Best ever ... Feels like the sax is floating in front of you .. Saved my neck and you can mold it to fit your shoulders .. Fantastic thought into the design .. Wouldn't use it for sitting down playing tho...
I have used mine now for last 2 years on my Tenor...and its just such a life saver! No more back and neck pain! Brilliant design! Found your channel today and subscribed ;-)
I have neck injury and now started playing again on my alto sax so ordere one today from Amazon will let you know how it is thanks for review I also love your way of teaching and explains stuff
Jay - I picked one up and trying to get to it. The biggest problem I have with it is the swivel angle difference of it vs a standard neck strap so when you may push forward on the horn a little when going into the high notes of the horn and / or altissimo notes so your hands are free and not constrained. This is with my tenor. Outside of that I love it.
takes some getting used to.
@@bettersax Yeah, figured. I’ll keep at it. Happy playin’
I've had tendonitis problems the last few tears - little and ring finger, first left hand and then both. Turned out be years of a standard neckstrap with tenor sax. One vertebrae where the nerve to those fingers is compressed, and that messes up the nerve. At the moment using a harness, but will switch to one of these. Also having physical therapy to strengthen upper back and improve the neck. Really worth it. I advise any serious player to sort out posture/neckstrap stuff before it bites you.
This, or something similar, will be good for me.
I get a lot of chronic neck pain, and I really would like to get a Tenor sax, over an Alto.
JazzLab are selling a newer version of this neckstrap now. Would you please make a comparison review?
Hi. Im using a Cebulla Neckstrap, sometimes some pain by using neck strap. Would you recommend the saxholder in 2020 and if yes, is there a better version or smth.
Would be glad if could awnser or send a link link of this. Thanks in advance!
I just got one of these, and it's great! Only problem is that it doesn't fit in my alto case.
You can fold it up and put it in the bell.
@@bettersax It fits in the bell of my tenor, but not my alto. I don't mind carrying it around, since it at least gets rid of my severe neck pain.
My first impression was : Wow! But after 2 hours of playing the tenor I felt the mouthpiece more and more applying an uncomfortable pressure to my incisors. It´s because of the suspension point being about 2 1/2 inches before your body. Unfortuntely I needed to send back the saxholder.
I have one of these and its pretty good. Looks really flimsy though and I'm always worried its gonna break.
I play trumpet but this guys personality is good Isa very nice
I have had it almost since I started playing, five years ago, because a friend recommended it. I wouldn't be able to use a strap any more.
Would this work for alto sax because I'm 12 years old and my regular neck strap makes me have neck pain
i can't bent these things on the shoulders, i tried hard but seem like i bought fake jazz lab. Even my round thing on the tummy is not moving, it's stable.
Do you have any recommendations for baritone saxophone?
I need to have my sax off to the side due to saxophone ergonomics and my left wrist. This is while standing. Would this strap work that way comfortably?
Works for me. I am playing a tenor, and I often put the saxophone off to the side.
I am playing the original JazzLab SaxHolder though (as shown in this video), the one they are selling now is supposedly improved, but I haven't tried it.
And what about using the Jazzholder playing seated?, does the jazzholder go out from the shoulders?
Paco, If you are seated in a normal chair, the saxholder will put more pressure on one shoulder and be less comfortable and effective. I have not played it for any length of time seated because of this. I suspect it may be possible to make it work, but I haven't tried so can't really say.
Better Sax thanks a lot for your quick answer!! I play the alto sax and your videos are fantastic!!
Anytime Paco!
Sorry for my english!! I would appreciate a lot a video about how to make vibrato...I don't know how to do it yet...😥
I'm glad you asked for that. I have a vibrato video in mind coming soon.
Jay, my saxholder right stem is kind of loose, is this normal?
Does it work with bari sax?
Is it safe from falling saxophone ???
Been using it for 7 years never had an issue.
Drück der nicht zu sehr beim Atmen?
It is a shame that their website is 100% sales pitch. No info at all about Harness sizes vs. saxophone sizes and body type.
Am I the only one who gets a pain in the stomach area when using the JazzLab?
Any women tried out this strap? I've got quite big breasts and can imagine it'll sit differently and possibly not work as well.
Ha ha ha man here ;-) my mother has quite large naturals and she LOVES this strap. But to be honest, my lady, I must have a closer inspection of the yum yums in question;P kidding ! Lola Purdie tho .... ( *quickly goes onto instagram* ) (*drooling sound* ) Haha KIDDING. ur avi is adorkable tho;P