I have an alto sax that I've had since it was new. I recently had it overhauled, with new pads, springs, cork and felt. I'm now having issues with both middle staff C# and above the staff C# playing very flat. Low C# is fine and I am able to play all the other notes on the horn in tune without a problem. I can bring middle C# up to tune with the octave key and G key and C# above the staff by using the octave key and the E and D keys. I know I never had this problem when the sax was new.
I'm trying to understand if this could be a regulation issue or some other mechanical problem that can be fixed. What can I look for (if there is anything) to try and isolate the problem before I take it back to the tech?
Any help is appreciated.
I'm trying to understand if this could be a regulation issue or some other mechanical problem that can be fixed. What can I look for (if there is anything) to try and isolate the problem before I take it back to the tech?
Any help is appreciated.