3DP Mini Sax

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This is heavily based on the Xaphoon, a version of a mini saxophone with sound that falls between a clarinet and a saxophone. All parts work well in PLA and PETG according to my tests, and I'm confident it should also perform just fine in ABS. The video demonstrates some of the 3DPminiSax's capabilities and highlights my poor playing skills. Please don't hold it against me. I designed the parts using TinkerCAD. The three main parts (top, bottom, and mouthpiece) fit together with a friction fit. However, I achieved much more consistent play after gluing them all together with epoxy resin. The video provides instructions on assembly. I didn't notice a discernible difference in tone between the curved bell and straight bell versions. I designed the curved bell thanks to recommendations from my more musically inclined brother and sister. At the base of the bell is a tag/stand, where you can add your name if you're comfortable using TinkerCAD. I've successfully used both a tenor and an alto sax reed on the mouthpiece. I recommend starting with a 2.0 strength tenor sax reed. You can find them in 10 packs or 3 packs online. For those who want to learn to play, try songs in the F major chord (b-flat scale). This way fingering is straightforward. (Closed: @ open: O) Fingers are left to right, top to bottom. I've included some songs I arranged and played in the video. Fingering: C: thumb:@ fingers:@@@@@@@@ D: thumb:@ fingers:@@@@@@@O E: thumb:@ fingers:@@@@@@OO F: thumb:@ fingers:@@@@@OOO G: thumb:@ fingers:@@@@OOO@ A: thumb:@ fingers:@@@OOOO@ Bflat: thumb:@ fingers:@@OOOOO@ C: thumb:@ fingers:@OOOOOO@ D: thumb:O fingers:@OOOOOO@ E: thumb:@ fingers:OOOOOOO@ F: thumb:O fingers:OOOOOOO@ G: thumb:@ fingers:O@@@@@@@ A: thumb:@ fingers:O@@@@@@O The ligature and straight bottom are the same as kyopi's and Old_Holborn's designs respectively.