[ejschultz]

I've owned my SC-901 since new, maybe 2000 or 2001, I can't remember. I also can't remember where I've placed the case keys. The case is the standard black case used on the 901/902/991/992 series saxophones. Does anyone know where I could get a couple of these keys to satisfy my OCD for having all of the original case candy? I've already contacted Conn-Selmer to no avail.

Thanks in advance,

Erik

 

[sparq]

I assume each case has a different lock, so you probably won't be able to replace the key without replacing the locks.

 

[Canadiain]

Based on youtube lockpicker viewings Id be amazed if there is anything complex going on with these locks. Its probably a pretty standard type of key that a decent locksmith could help you with if contacting Yani customer service doesnt get you what you need.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/yanagisawa-tenor-saxophone-hard-case-520379445

These dont look anything special...

 

[Dr G]

I've owned my SC-901 since new, maybe 2000 or 2001, I can't remember. I also can't remember where I've placed the case keys. The case is the standard black case used on the 901/902/991/992 series saxophones. Does anyone know where I could get a couple of these keys to satisfy my OCD for having all of the original case candy? I've already contacted Conn-Selmer to no avail.

Thanks in advance,

Erik

Erik, if you are truly OCD about this, then you should recognize that a replacement key will NOT satisfy your innate urge to have ORIGINAL case candy.

I usually throw away case keys. They are great for locking your case, then getting lost at the worst possible moment. If anyone wanted to steal something from your case, they would just walk away with the entire case and horn. Seriously.

 

[ejschultz]

I assume each case has a different lock, so you probably won't be able to replace the key without replacing the locks.

They're all keyed the same.

Based on youtube lockpicker viewings Id be amazed if there is anything complex going on with these locks. Its probably a pretty standard type of key that a decent locksmith could help you with if contacting Yani customer service doesnt get you what you need.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/yanagisawa-tenor-saxophone-hard-case-520379445

These dont look anything special...

They aren't anything special. Unfortunately, Yani's website points me to Conn-Selmer for customer service. Conn-Selmer can't help as these are "imports" and they don't get extras.

Erik, if you are truly OCD about this, then you should recognize that a replacement key will NOT satisfy your innate urge to have ORIGINAL case candy.

I usually throw away case keys. They are great for locking your case, then getting lost at the worst possible moment. If anyone wanted to steal something from your case, they would just walk away with the entire case and horn. Seriously.

It's more a matter of keeping the kids out of the case, not keeping someone from walking off with it. They're at the ages where they get curious about my instrument collection and start fiddling. I'm a huge proponent of kids learning music, but not at the expense of my collection while I'm not home. As far as my OCD goes, buying replacements through SKB for my Fender bass case was enough to satisfy me. The kicker is, if I can remember where I put my Yani keys, I'll have my original Fender keys, too. I'll probably find a bunch of stuff I've misplaced over the years all in the same spot...

If anyone has keys they don't want (I've read a few times that people throw them away), I'll happily pay for them and the shipping to me.

 

[Dr G]

It's more a matter of keeping the kids out of the case, not keeping someone from walking off with it. They're at the ages where they get curious about my instrument collection and start fiddling. I'm a huge proponent of kids learning music, but not at the expense of my collection while I'm not home. As far as my OCD goes, buying replacements through SKB for my Fender bass case was enough to satisfy me.

Thanks for clarifying that. Best o' luck with the keys and the kids.

FWIW, I, too, have an inquisitive child that likes to take things apart. Keys wouldn't stop him, but we have an understanding about maintaining respect for musical instruments.

 

[Bari Sax Guy]

I have 4 9*** horns SATB they all take the same key.
I like to lock the case, for instance, when leaving a horn in a hotel room, just to make sure no one messes with it.

 

[ejschultz]

I have 4 9*** horns SATB they all take the same key.
I like to lock the case, for instance, when leaving a horn in a hotel room, just to make sure no one messes with it.

With 4 horns, would you be willing to let a key go? I'll happily PayPal you within reason for one of the keys.

 

[Bari Sax Guy]

Yes I could do that. I'll PM you.

 

[ejschultz]

Yes I could do that. I'll PM you.

That would be awesome. I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

[ejschultz]

Anyone else able to help out? Bari Sax Guy helped out with a key but my dog managed to grab it while I was playing. My bad for leaving it in her reach. Luckily, due to her size (70-ish pounds) the vet says she’ll more than likely pass it and be fine. However, I really don’t want to dig through that mess when the backyard melts and thaws...

 

[Canadiain]

Anyone else able to help out? Bari Sax Guy helped out with a key but my dog managed to grab it while I was playing. My bad for leaving it in her reach. Luckily, due to her size (70-ish pounds) the vet says she'll more than likely pass it and be fine. However, I really don't want to dig through that mess when the backyard melts and thaws...

You dont think maybe the fates might be trying to tell you something....:twisted:

 

[w.jordan.robson]

What horrible luck!

I find myself in a similar predicament. I recently bought an 880 tenor with the original case, but it did not come with a case key. I am in the military and will have to move overseas in a couple years, and I'd like to lock the case while in transit to prevent it from opening accidentally. Does anyone have a spare case key for a T880 case?

 

[turf3]

Generally you can work these locks with a straightened out paper clip, if you'll bend the last 1/8" or so at right angles to the rest, and just insert and turn like a key. These are the very simplest form of lock there is - the one-fits-all warded luggage lock. And not all that well warded - as note the ability to open it with a paper clip.

 

[hfrank]

If you could borrow one from a friend you could take it to make a copy. Those keys are pretty simple. The only problem for me is that I am in Europe( London), otherwise I could make a copy of mine right here. It costs peanuts anyway.

 

[w.jordan.robson]

hfrank,

I sent you a pm.