Neck pain and headache

[Pete]

Mel
You don’t have straps tide around your middle
your shoulders take all the weight of the sax
it does what it says in the” tin ” it is a great idea
and I normally don’t fall for gimmicks, but this is
great for me and anyone with neck problems also
will deter future problems for players I would think.

[Anonymous]

Hi Mel, the Neotech strap works similar to what I made. I must say that it looks far more professional than mine. If I was you I would adjust those front straps to where they are comfortable, then secure the loose ends with a couple of stitches to hold them in place. Those buckles work well when there is tension on the belt, but when the tension is eased the belts can move around, so you may be continually readjusting them. I added velco strips to secure the loose strap ends, which also make it look neater. Since I made my simple strap I’ve had no more headaches.

[Pete]

Jeff
Doesn’t look to comfortable to me and that is a
must when playing for me. Try the sax holder and you will be amazed.

[Anonymous]

When i pick my sax up from the shop that is repairing it, i
will buy one to take the strain off my neck.
I’ll try on the ones in the shop, unfortunately they dont stock
the jazz lab, they stock better one by vandoren
http://www.vandoren-en.com/Universal-harness_a145.html
but i’m not paying that price,
so i’ll have to settle with a
BG harness

[Anonymous]

Hi Peter. With my original neck strap all the weight was pulling on the back of my neck. Now the weight is distributed over and around my shoulders and only perhaps half the weight is pulling on my chest (note the large increase in belt surface area). I only feel a slight tension across my chest, what tension there is on my shoulders is negligible and there’s zero strain on my neck. If you can find a good catch and you can sew, you could make one of these comfortable straps at a very low cost indeed.

[Pete]

Jeff
That is precisely what the Sax Holder does, distributes
al the weight of the sax on the shoulders without being
trussed up like a oven ready turkey and all for £35=00.
You have to try one to realise how good they are and like
Kevin said “awesome”.

[Anonymous]

Peter, the last thing I want when I play my sax in temperatures between 25-32°C is large pads pressed against my chest and shoulders. You really can’t judge the comfort of my sax strap before you have tried it. If you want to spend thirty times more on a secure strap for your sax that’s your choice. People appreciate information on alternative solutions to problems which cause them headaches, which is why I shared my low cost idea.

[Pete]

Jeff
That’s exactly what I have done shared information to people
for problems they or you might have regarding comfort
and neck problems, and by the way there is no pads pressing the
chest or anywhere else with this design.

[Anonymous]

Peter are you talking about this device? http://www.jazzlab.com/en/saxholder/saxholder-gallery/
I don’t like those strings as they may fray on the edges, a belt is far more secure. I’ve used these belts for boardsailing harnesses and you can hang from them with your full weight they are that strong. Some days down here have been really hot and whether it is a flat pad, plate, arm or bracket etc. pressing something against my clothing makes me sweat more. Last week whilst practicing my hands were glistening with perspiration and drops were falling from my elbows. If you send me one of these devices for a sweat test, I’ll give you a really nice write-up with critical feedback and pictures.

[Pete]

Hi Jeff
Yes that’s the one, Jeff I have nothing to do
with this company I am not trying to sell anybody
one of these I am someone who had tried various
neck straps and found this one to be perfect for
me. I have tried the more expensive one made by
Vandoren and that still requires a strap round your waist
and uncomfortable IMO, you know the saying “each to their own”
this is the one for me and I have tried them all.
Keep Blowing
Pete

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