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SAX-ON Endorsements Hi there I'm J. D. Parran, saxophonist, and I'm writing in to Quodlibet to let everyone know that the Saxon works very well as a playing aid for bass saxophone as well as all smaller saxophones. I'm playing bass on stage in New York and I love the ways it improves my control of an instrument that is comparatively unwieldy. My experience playing bass goes back 25 years. For me, playing the instrument in the stand has always been of major importance, initially because I couldn't hold on with my hands and finger simultaneously. Also, just the threat of back injury and experience playing bari informed me to keep the weight off my body. The harness solution lacks flexibility even if the player can handle the 20-something pounds of the bass saxophone. I have had to use bari stands combined with cymbal stands and even wheels. Saxon is superior to my previous experiments in 3 major areas. 1. Height adjustment - The Saxon makes it possible to position the bass much better than my previous stands. This way the arms can be positioned lower and much more comfortably, near the ribs like the smaller saxophones. The height range is from sitting to standing, utilizing two rods with effective wing adjustment hardware. 2. Overall flexibility - the strap hook hanger, with its freely rotating design allows for movement that can transfer to freedom of sound which I have experienced playing alto and bass with the Saxon. It allows freedom of embouchure choices and mouthpiece angles while greatly facilitating fingering. 3. Weight - The Saxon is a very light piece of hardware but it holds the bass just fine and doesn't interfere with the vibrating properties of the instruments bell. Of course the cartage is lighter overall. Thanks to Quodlibet for their career extension products. J. D. Perran Professional Saxophonist and Clarinetist New York, New York   I just wanted to tell you that both your products are a great help to the injured clarinet and sax player. I recently have had a problem with a severly stressed muscle in my shoulder and couldn't have a strap around my neck at all. Your stands have made it possible for me to contiune playing. An added benefit is the new embrochure perspective one gets when there is no stress on the chops at all. I reccommend these well made and functional products. Thank you for the help. Bob Ackerman, President Progressive Winds, Inc. Professional Saxophonist and Clarinetist Irvington, New Jersey   Dear Quodlibet: I have been a band director at the Village Christian Schools for over 3 years. I have been a musician for over 30 years. I have spent a great many years teaching young students, grades 1-12, how to learn to play percussion and most wind instruments. A big challenge for many younger students is their size and the weight of certain instruments. Young elementary students, especially have to struggle with most instruments in the beginning stages. Recently, I received a "mailer" advertising the Quodlibet Support Devices. I contacted my local music dealer, informed him about it, and he ordered the clarinet and saxophone support system. A few days ago, I had a new 2nd grade student who was taking the alto saxophone. She was very small. I tried the saxophone support system for the first time at her private lesson. I want to tell you that this was the best tool I have seen for young students in all my years as a musician. Without the weight of the neck strap on her small neck, she was able to concentrate on embouchure and fingerings. She is so much happier, as was the mother who gladly purchased the product after witnessing the difference. I am looking forward to trying some of your other Quodlibet Support Devices on some of my other young students. Let me add my name to all the rest of those who have had the opportunity to see the positive results of your product. Thanks again. Sincerely Yours, Craig M. Shafer Band Director Village Christian Schools 8930 Village Ave. Sun Valley, Ca 91352   To Whom It May Concern, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the Quodlibet SAX-ON Sax Stand. I purchased one at the Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium in early June 2002 have used it since with great success. I have played baritone sax with a group called the "Moonlighters" (based in Ada, OK) for 15 years. We often sit, but also play standing depending on the venue and room. For years, my neck and back have ached after a gig. I have tried all sorts of straps and harnesses, but the result is the same; after 3 -4 hours of playing my back and neck hurt! I played using the stand a couple of weeks ago and was amazed at the results! No more aches and pains, plus the stand allowed me much more freedom of movement. It is light and compact and easy to take on the road. I have been practicing with it and find I can play endlessly without having to take breaks to stretch out my muscles. You have an excellent product and I will do my best to promote it for you. Sincerely, Craig M. Shafer Band Director Village Christian Schools 8930 Village Ave. Sun Valley, Ca 91352