3DP Mini Sax

myminifactory

This is heavily based on the Xaphoon, a version of a mini saxophone with sound between a clarinet and a saxophone. All parts work well in PLA and PETG according to my tests, but I haven't tried ABS yet. The video demonstrates some of the 3DPminiSax's capabilities and highlights my poor playing ability. Please don't hold it against me. I designed the parts in TinkerCAD. The three main parts (top, bottom, and mouthpiece) should go together with a friction fit, but I achieved much more consistent play after using an epoxy resin to glue them all together. The video provides some instructions on assembly. I didn't notice a discernible difference in tone between the curved bell and straight bell version. I designed the curved bell thanks to recommendations by my more musically inclined brother and sister. At the base of the bell is a tag/stand. In my own versions, I put my name on it. If you are comfortable using TinkerCAD, adding your own name should be pretty easy. 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 (10 pack: https://amzn.to/3y7xgQh, 3 pack: https://amzn.to/3uQcGZd). 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:@@@@@@@@ E: thumb:@ fingers:@@@@@@O F: thumb:@ fingers:@@@@@OOO G: thumb:@ fingers:@@@@OOO@ A: thumb:@ fingers:@@@OOOO@ B-flat: 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.